Mayor de Blasio announced thw 3-year update for his administration's program "One NYC," showing that unemployment levels reached new lows, City water was cleaner than ever, and crime is down.
Mayor de Blasio announced the launch of PUREsoil NYC, an innovative initiative that recycles clean soil from construction projects in NYC to community uses, where it improves soil quality and increase resilience to the effects climate change.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the City’s styrofoam ban will go into effect by January 1, 2019, advocating for the widespread use of reusable alternatives.
Mayor de Blasio's administration announced the welcoming of Climate Week to NYC for the 10th consecutive year, which gathered international leaders from across the public, private and government sectors to showcase and discuss global climate action
The de Blasio administration announced their plans for their Long Island City Investment Strategy, which outlines the City's plans to invest $180 million in new City funding for infrastructure improvements, including schools, transportation, and open space.
The de Blasio Administration announced that it will move forward with the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX), which will increase transit options for over half a million New Yorkers, with a subsequent environmental impact study being planned to analyze the effect of the connector.
Mayor’s Office of Sustainability with support from the Department of Education announced that to begin Climate Week in the City they'd be launching BRING IT, a multi-channel campaign focused on helping students, and by extension their family and friends, reduce waste through advocacy and action.
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The Department of Sanitation announced the next Community Boards to receive Curbside Composting following its pandemic-related suspension and relaunch. Service is being restored as a sign-up only program.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the fall 2021 SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Events schedule. The events provide city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.