The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, September 2, Labor Day.
At the request of Citizens Union, the Independent Budget Office of New York City evaluated the fiscal impact of moving all local odd-year elections to even-numbered years alongside state
and federal elections.
A press release from the New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) describing the main points of IBO's testimony to the Rockefeller Institute's hearing on New York State School Foundation Aid.
the city school district’s education expense and capital funding plans do not provide sufficient funding to reduce class size as required by state law.
The New York City Independent Budget Office's press release for "The Specialized High School Admissions Pipeline." Lays out the main findings and link to the report.
New York City Business Integrity Commission (the “Commission”) is proposing changes to Title 17 of the Rules of the City of New York to prepare for the implementation of the commercial waste zone program. Additionally, the Commission is proposing to increase the rate cap imposed upon licensees.
Bill will create escalating fines for commercial cleanliness violations: $50 first offense, $300 second offense, $500 thereafter within a 12-month period
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, May 27, 2024, Memorial Day.
Press release for the New York City Independent Budget Office's study on the creation of City offices "Recounting the Creation of New York City Offices."
Press release for IBO's report "How Much Has the City Spent on One-Time Homelessness Prevention Payments for Rental Arrears." Contains a link to the report and a summary of key findings.
With April 2024 in the books, the latest data affirms that the Trash Revolution – Mayor Adams’ signature commitment to getting the bags of trash off our streets once and for all – is working, with rat sightings reported to 311 declining for another month, the Department of Sanitation announced today
As part of the Adams administration's efforts to get the streets cleaner, faster, trash collection will begin no later than 5am Citywide; residents are reminded to place waste out for collection by midnight ahead of their collection day
New data proves that the Trash Revolution – Mayor Adams’ signature commitment to getting the bags of trash off our streets once and for all – is working, with rat sightings reported to 311 declining in 11 of the 12 months year over year since the effort began, the Department of Sanitation announced
Press release for the Independent Budget Office's report "The Inflexibility of Special Education Recommendations: An Examination of Efforts to Educate Students in the Least Restrictive Environment"
Press release for the New York City Independent Budget Office's report "Exemption or Abatement? Structure of Proposed New 421-a Program Has Implications for All Property Tax Bills."
Press release for the New York City Independent Budget Office's report "In Custody: Length of Stay and Population Demographics at NYC Jails, 2014–2023."
DSNY announced the next step in the Trash Revolution: the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure the new, European-style, on-street containers that will pave the way for citywide, residential containerization in New York City.
On February 16, 2021, OATH announces more than 100,000 cases heard remotely during COVID-19 pandemic, keeping New Yorkers who challenge civil summonses safe and healthy.
On May 17, 2021, OATH announces new call-back option now available for its hearings by phone. Call-back option serves to make the telephonic hearing process even more convenient for New Yorkers fighting summonses at OATH hearings.
On June 9, 2021, OATH Commissioner and Chief Administrative Law Judge Joni Kletter introduces members Of the first-ever advisory committee on creative conflict resolution.
OATH granted authority to oversee all special education due process hearings involving NYC Department of Education schools and parents of students with special education needs.
Starting tomorrow, Mar 1, all City businesses are required to use a lidded bin when placing their trash at the curb for collection. This rule is the next phase in the City’s Trash Revolution, continuing the Adams administration's work of moving towards full containerization of trash.
Press release for the New York City Independent Budget Office's report "Giving Some Back, Leaving Others Out: IBO’s Analysis of the Administration’s Second Consecutive Program to Eliminate the Gap This Fiscal Year."
The New York City Business Integrity Commission (“BIC”) conducted an investigation into a licensed commercial trade waste carting company in response to customer complaints of overcharging by the company, and as a result two customers received more than eighteen months of restitution.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Friday, February 16, 2024, beginning at 10:00 PM. The alert is in effect through 10:00 AM February 17.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Tuesday, February 13 beginning at 3:00 am. The alert is in effect through 7:00 pm, February 13.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Tuesday, February 13 beginning at 3:00 am. The alert is in effect through 7:00 pm, February 13.
The New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) is excited to announce the release of its new 2024 Budget Options Volume. Budget Options are policy ideas that have the potential to create savings or new revenue for the City.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Lincoln’s Birthday, Monday, February 12, and Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 19, 2024.
DSNY today announced the next steps in the monumental overhaul of the City’s commercial waste industry mandated under Local Law 199 of 2019. Today, for the first time, DSNY is listing the awardees by zone and affirming the timeline to launch the first zone.
NYC Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, January 15, 2024, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
migrant families with children staying in the City’s shelters would begin receiving 60-day notices, informing them that they are required to find alternative shelter.
Mayor Eric Adams and Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch held a ceremony at Times Square to swear in Cherry Bailey as a three-star Chief. Chief Bailey is the first Black woman to hold the three-star title, and only the second woman to achieve the rank in the Department's history.
NYC Sanitation shares info on the New Year's Eve cleanup: Some 187 Sanitation Workers using 21 mechanical brooms and 20 collection trucks – along with brooms and backpack blowers – picked up about 100,000 pounds of litter to have Times Square open by daybreak.
In its continued efforts to reduce the amount of time waste sits on our streets, DSNY has announced signup will once again open for its Multi-unit Apartment Building Early Set-Out program. The program allows apartment buildings with nine or more residential units to opt into a 4 am–7 am window.
DSNY announced that in observance of New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2024, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday.
Details the Adams administration and DSNY's efforts in 2023, a 'trash revolution" that includes: removing trash from sidewalks, launching the nation's largest curbside composting program and umaking unprecedented investments to clean highways and catch illegal dumpers.
NYC Sanitation is offering members of the press, especially those new to the City, a chance to see snow fighting equipment up close, film b-roll, speak to experts, and learn about snow operations.
DSNY announced that in observance of Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday.
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.
DSNY has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Shovelers for the 2023-2024 winter season. Emergency Snow Shovelers are per-diem workers who remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants and step streets after heavy snowfalls.
Did you know that after Santa makes his appearance, 170 of New York’s Strongest will spring into action, cleaning up all the “leftovers” from the annual Thanksgiving Day parade? Following the parade in 2022, Sanitation crews picked up more than 62 tons of debris.
DSNY has announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced guidance to City residents looking to dispose of their autumn leaves. Separating leaves and yard waste from the trash and other recycling allows them to be turned into renewable energy or compost, instead of decomposing in a landfill.
In an effort to offer efficient service and keep the City, clean, safe and healthy, and due to the rare calendar anomaly of two federal holidays falling within the same week, DSNY has announced modifications to its collection schedule for the week containing Election Day & Veteran's Day.
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.
DSNY began installation this fall of a new, modern Litter Basket of the Future. This innovative design, which will appear on street corners across New York City over the next several years, has now been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the DSNY’s Brooklyn SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, to be held Sunday, October 29. The drop-off event will be at the Maimonides Park Surf Avenue Parking Lot.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the DSNY’s Staten Island SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, to be held Saturday, October 21. The drop-off event will be at the Midland Beach Parking Lot, rain or shine.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the DSNY’s Manhattan SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, to be held Sunday, October 15. The drop-off event will be at the Union Square, North Plaza, rain or shine.
DSNY announced that in observance of Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 9, 2023, there will be NO trash, compost or recycling collection.
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.
Board statement on agreement in the Board’s Article 78 legal proceeding filed on August 9, 2023 in Bronx County Supreme Court against DOC and City of New York.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at DSNY's Bronx SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, to be held Saturday, September 30. Orchard Beach parking lot, 10 am - 4 pm.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at DSNY’s Queens SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, to be held Sunday, September 10. The drop-off event will be at the Cunningham Park Ball Field Parking Lot, from 10 to 4.
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.
Since August 1, 2023, food-related businesses have been required to use containers when setting their waste at the curb for collection – a major change to decades of status quo that fights rats and squelches odors.
DSNY has announced its trash, compost and recycling collection schedule for Monday, September 4, 2023. There WILL BE trash and compost collection on the holiday, in line with the Department’s mission to get New York City cleaner, faster.
With concerns about rent stabilized apartments sitting vacant making headlines, the New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) today released its study of apartment vacancies using New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) data from 2017 through 2022.
Two new rules for businesses will keep the City clean, with the first going into effect today, August 1. Food-related businesses are now required to use containers when setting their waste at the curb for collection – a major change to our public space that will fight rats.
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.
Starting Monday, July 31, New York City food service establishments providing take-out and delivery service may not provide customers utensils, condiment packets, napkins, or extra plates or containers unless such items are requested.
List of independent party candidates for City elective office who did not, within ten days after the required date for filing such reports, file an annual disclosure report.
New York City prepares for future crises from extreme weather to future health emergencies, City agencies must be prepared to contain emergency spending costs.
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 Independent Budget Office released a new video series( it developed to enable students, parents, and advocates to navigate New York City public school budgets.