I know this community so well as the borough president, we had the opportunity to be in this area and see how, not only sewage overflow, but how this community has been impacted. And you cannot have a plan of operation that requires you to cross your fingers after every storm.
This report details the number of noise inspections, with a focus on the number of noise complaints received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) related to after-hours noise complaints and response time to those complaints as well as the number of summonses issued.
This report details the number of idling violations issued by the Department of Environmental Protection as well as the number of citizen complaint filings and the civil penalties imposed for each enforcement action.
These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, as well as best available control technologies to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in the environment.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation — one to expand the definition of a victim of domestic violence and another to improve New York City’s air quality by phasing out the use of fuel oil No. 4 by 2030.
These virtual briefings are designed to update New Yorkers on the state of public safety in New York City and the Adams administration’s continuing efforts to protect those who live, work, and visit New York City.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation, the first to support high school students with disabilities as they transition to higher education and a second to reduce unnecessary waste of single-use plastic when ordering take-out or food delivery.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today announced a roadmap to implement the nation's largest composting program, a long-delayed win for cleanliness and sustainability.