The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "WITH FAMILIES AT HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CITY URGES NEW YORKERS TO TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT WINDOW FALLS," on January 21, 2020.
DOI, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Investigative Division and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of the Inspector General, launched a joint investigation into lead paint abatement practices at NYCHA.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "THE MOST IMPORTANT FLU VACCINE YOU EVER GET," on January 21, 2020.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS" on January 21, 2020.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will hold an outdoor Graduation, Promotion and Award ceremony for nearly 1,000 Department employees, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Maimonides Park (1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn) at 11:00am.
DSNY has announced its annual curbside collection of Christmas trees! Residents should put trees out curbside starting Monday, January 4, 2021. Collection runs through Friday, January 15, weather permitting.
DSNY is pleased to announce that residential trash and recycling collection will resume beginning the evening of Friday, December 18. Residents who have placed material curbside for collection should leave that material out, and residents who have held back mate.
Last night’s Nor’easter snow storm that brought some 10 inches of snow to Central Park as of 7 a.m. this morning, the largest accumulation recorded since the record-breaking Jonas blizzard in January 2016. Other parts of the City saw snow accumulations of 6-12 inches.
Based on current forecasts, the Department expects snowfall beginning late Wednesday afternoon. Total accumulations of 8 or more inches are possible, with the potential for localized higher accumulations.
Due to the chance of winter weather in the forecast, DSNY has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, December 14, 2020. The Department’s snow fighting equipment is ready for any winter weather coming our way.
DSNY released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for private carting companies interested in participating in the City’s groundbreaking Commercial Waste Zones program.
DSNY announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
DSNY announced that in observance of Veterans Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
DSNY has announced that it has now transitioned to its winter schedule operations. Known as “Night Plow,” the winter schedule enables the Department to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
DSNY will host its annual educational event for the media explaining our snow operations – virtually this year, to ensure safety of all involved. The Department will explain what we do and how we work while in snow-fighting mode.
New York City residents may notice a strange October sight – snow plows and salt spreaders on city streets! DSNY has announced that snow training will begin Sunday, October 4, and is planned to last 10 consecutive Sundays.
This Thursday, October 1st, staff at DSNY will engage in a ceremonial “walkout” of DSNY headquarters to honor First Deputy Commissioner Steven Costas on his final day with the Department. FDC Costas is retiring after 34 years at DSNY.
This Friday, September 18th, staff at DSNY will engage in a ceremonial “walkout” of DSNY headquarters to honor Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on her final day as Commissioner.
Join DSNY's Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and elected officials (CONFIRMED THUS FAR: Councilmembers Van Bramer and Koo, others invited) to celebrate the reopening of community compost sites and food scrap drop-off sites in New York City.
Using information provided by Council Member Robert Holden’s office, the DSNY’s Enforcement Division conducted numerous investigations into illegal dumping in Liberty Park, Glendale in Queens and was able to nab six offenders in a period of two weeks.
DSNY reminds some additional food-related businesses that starting today, they will be required by law to separate their organic waste – such as food scraps.
DSNY has announced the appointment of three executive- level positions, a Director of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; an Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs; and an Assistant Commissioner for Facilities Planning and Engineering.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Monday, May 25, 2020.
The New York City Department of Sanitation today announced that core Sanitation services will continue on the normal collection schedule during the City’s COVID-19 response.
The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced two new initiatives to better manage the tons of waste created by city residents and businesses.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding city residents that starting March 1, the State’s ban on most single-use plastic bags, and fee on paper carryout bags, will be in effect. Shoppers who bring a reusable bag to the store will not be charged.
From February 22nd to the 28th, the Department of Sanitation’s donateNYC program and the Foundation for New York’s Strongest will host the second annual Re-Fashion Week NYC, a one-of-kind event celebrating sustainability and reuse in fashion.
In observance of Presidents’ Day, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will not be trash, curbside compost, nor recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Monday, February 17, 2020.