Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
This audit reviewed DDC’s oversight of the maintenance of 545 rain gardens that were under contract guarantee—and therefore subject to contractual maintenance provisions—during Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020 and 2021 as of July 24, 2020.
New York City makes record-breaking new investments in clean energy and electric vehicles; releases roadmap for aggressive emissions reductions from government operations.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and The Trust for Governors Island (the Trust) today announced the next steps in the City of New York’s initiative to establish a global Center for Climate Solutions on Governors Island.
New York City is the largest city in the nation and the first large cold-weather city to phase out fossil fuel combustion in new construction – accelerating next-generation electric buildings, improving air quality and public health, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New York City’s pension funds achieve first in the nation pension fund divestment from fossil fuel reserve owners - one of the largest fossil fuel divestments in the world.
Mayor De Blasio delivers remarks and signs Intro 2317-A, Local Law 154/2021, and promising a gas free New York and an end to the fossil fuel era in New York City.
The Mayor orders the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Office of Management and Budget to accelerate the Electric Fleet Adopton for NYC FLEET to replace City on-road fleet vehicles to electric models.
This report records compliance with, and exemptions from, New York city charter section 224.1: Green Building Standards for fiscal year 2020 as reported by applicable capital building agencies.
Mayor de Blasio today announced a new pilot program that will help ensure new City infrastructure and public facilities are prepared for the worsening impacts of climate change, including intense rainfall, coastal storm surge, chronic high tide flooding, and extreme heat.
Pursuant to Local Law No. 29 of 2005, this annual report summarizes the 2021 Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program for permitted beaches, including the dates and
results of all inspections of these beaches, and the dates and reasons for
any warning or closure.
Mayor de Blasio, New York City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor's Office of Climate Resiliency are taking action against the serious effects of climate change.
Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, along with trustees of three of the City’s pension funds, today announced these funds have adopted a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2040.
Mayor de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today announced that Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation will sell the first green bond issued by a City-related entity.
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.
In compliance with Local Law 118 of 2005, the City conducts a survey once every four years of construction vendors purchasing EPP products. Agencies request purchasing data from vendors with relevant open construction contracts not subject to the more comprehensive Local Law 86 of 2005.