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OneNYC 2016 Progress Report

Date Published:: 2016-12-31
Description:: Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Agency:: Sustainability, Mayor's Office of (Sustainability)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

OneNYC 2018 Progress Report

Date Published:: 2018-04-20
Description:: Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Agency:: Sustainability, Mayor's Office of (Sustainability)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

OneNYC 2017 Progress Report

Date Published:: 2017-04-21
Description:: Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Agency:: Sustainability, Mayor's Office of (Sustainability)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

OneNYC 2020 Progress Report

Date Published:: 2020-11-04
Description:: Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Agency:: Sustainability, Mayor's Office of (Sustainability)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

OneNYC 2019 Progress Report

Date Published:: 2019-04-22
Description:: Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Agency:: Sustainability, Mayor's Office of (Sustainability)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

OneNYC 2050: Building a Strong and Fair City

Date Published:: 2019-04-22
Description:: OneNYC 2050, the long-term sustainability plan, is a strategy to secure our city’s future against the challenges of today and tomorrow. With bold actions to confront our climate crisis, achieve equity, and strengthen our democracy, we are building a strong and fair city.
Agency:: Sustainability, Mayor's Office of (Sustainability)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Plans

OneNYC 2021 Progress Report

Date Published:: 2021-05-01
Description:: Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Agency:: Sustainability, Mayor's Office of (Sustainability)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Agency Recycling Plan

Date Published:: 2014-07-01
Description:: Waste Prevention, Recycling Plan
Agency:: Small Business Services, Department of (SBS)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Report

DSNY 2012 Commercial Waste Study

Date Published:: 2015-04-01
Description:: DSNY 2012 Commercial Waste Study
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Report

Local Law #42: A 2012 Assessment of Composting Opportunities in NYC

Date Published:: 2015-04-01
Description:: Local Law #42: A 2012 Assessment of Composting Opportunities in NYC
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Report

Public Space Recycling Pilot Program

Date Published:: 1905-06-29
Description:: Public Space Recycling Pilot Program
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Report

Manhattan News: Disposal Event to be Held This Sunday for Potentially Harmful Household Materials PRESS RELEASE #15-71

Date Published:: 2015-08-19
Description:: Manhattan News: Disposal Event to be Held This Sunday for Potentially Harmful Household Materials PRESS RELEASE #15-71
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Press Release

Press Release #19-31

Date Published:: 2019-04-22
Description:: The Binnies Get Names! Get a Free Reusable Bag! Get a Free DSNY Coloring Book! NYC Sanitation Celebrates Earth Day at Union Square Event
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Celebrations and Parades, Environment, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Press Releases

TrashMasters! TeamUp to CleanUp - High Schools Division: Brooklyn Borough Winner

Date Published:: 2004-06-01
Description:: 2004 Golden Apple Awards Winners - Winning Entry: TrashMasters! TeamUp to CleanUp - High Schools Division: Brooklyn Borough Winner - Automotive High School
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Report

Press Release #21-41

Date Published:: 2021-10-15
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Food, Environment, and Recycling
Report Type:: Press Releases

2021 Annual Report on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Programs Pursuant to Local Law 38 of 2005

Date Published:: 2022-04-01
Description:: This report discusses the testing, analyses and assessments of DSNY’s alternative fuel sanitation collection vehicles and street sweepers, and the feasibility of incorporating new alternative fuel sanitation vehicles and technology into DSNY’s fleet.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Compliance, Laws and legislation, and Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Press Release #21-37

Date Published:: 2021-09-14
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Hazardous Materials, and Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

Coney Island Creek Resiliency Study

Date Published:: 2016-07-08
Description:: The Coney Island Creek Resiliency Study, which began in fall 2014, is an early step in a long-term strategy to protect the life, property, and livelihoods of Coney Island and Gravesend communities from the effects of storm surge and sea level rise.
Agency:: Recovery & Resiliency, Mayor's Office of (ORR)
Subject(s):: Environment, Climate, and Coastal
Report Type:: Studies

Tree Risk and Inspection Reporting (Local Law 20 of 2022)

Date Published:: 2022-12-12
Description:: This requires Parks to “maintain a regularly updated map on its website that displays each tree that was inspected, the result of such inspection and the action taken by the Parks in response to the result of such inspection.
Agency:: Parks and Recreation, Department of (DPR)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Laws / Legislation

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO CELEBRATES ONE MILLIONTH TREE WITH FORMER MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG, BETTE MIDLER, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMB

Date Published:: 2015-11-20
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Politics and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO CELEBRATES ONE MILLIONTH TREE WITH FORMER MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG, BETTE MIDLER, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMB

Date Published:: 2015-11-20
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Politics and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Executive Order 42

Date Published:: 2019-04-10
Description:: WHEREAS, limiting plastic waste will support both the City’s Zero Waste goals and carbon reductions, and eliminating the use of City funds for the unnecessary purchase of single-use plastics will allow the City to send less waste to landfills and cut emissions associated with the production.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Executive Orders

2013 New York City Local Law 84 Benchmarking Report

Date Published:: 2013-09-01
Description:: This second annual report analyzes New York City benchmarking data collected for calendar year 2011 from 13,258 properties encompassing 24,071 buildings, constituting more than two billion square feet of real estate.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

Mayor's Carbon Challenge Progress Report

Date Published:: 2013-04-01
Description:: This New York City Carbon Challenge Progress Report for April 2013 shows that NYC must both increase its resiliency to withstand future events and take bold action to mitigate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change. The report breaks down the issues that contribute to GHG emissions and gives data and information on plans to reduce these emissions for the future.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

New York City Local Law 84 Benchmarking Report

Date Published:: 2012-08-01
Description:: This report is the first analysis of New York City benchmarking data collected as part of Local Law 84 of 2009 (LL84), which requires all privately-owned properties with individual buildings over 50,000 square feet (sq ft) or with multiple buildings with a combined square footage over 100,000 sq ft to annually measure and report their energy and water use.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

New York City Food Policy 2013: Food Metrics Report

Date Published:: 2013-01-01
Description:: The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the City's food policy work and provide current metrics on our programs. The aim of these programs is to promote access to healthy, nutritious food for all New Yorkers. Included in this report are details on the initiatives taken to promote healthy eating, and data on the progress made to further the program's goals.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

Vision 2020: Comprehensive Waterfront Plan

Date Published:: 2013-01-01
Description:: Vision 2020 builds on the 1992 plan and the advances made on the waterfront over the past 18 years, and goes even further to keep building and advancing plans to improve the watefront. The new plan reasserts the City's commitment to the priorities established in the earlier plan, such as expanding public access, supporting the working waterfront, and restoring the ecology of the shores.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

2010 Preliminary Survey of Wetland Areas

Date Published:: 2010-09-01
Description:: This report found that existing Federal and State protections protect New York City's tidal wetlands and large freshwater wetlands from threats related to land use and development. Included are diagrams and descriptions of the studies carried out on wetland areas in New York City.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

2012 New York City Wetlands Strategy

Date Published:: 2012-05-01
Description:: This strategy's analysis and other considerations have led the City to establish an overall goal and initiatives to achieve this goal by addressing four key areas: protection, mitigation, restoration, and assessment of the City's wetland areas.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

2012 Green Infrastructure Annual Report

Date Published:: 2012-01-01
Description:: This 2012 annual report describes the institutional and organizational steps taken, design standards created, and pilot and demonstration projects implemented for ongoing data collection to improve the City's green initiative, as well as approaches for citywide implementation developed over the past year.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

2010 New York City Green Infrastructure Plan

Date Published:: 2010-01-01
Description:: The NYC Green Infrastructure Plan continues the implementation of PlaNYC, not only by improving water quality, but by helping the City achieve cleaner air and greener streets. Included are data and information on the initiatives taken as well as predictions for future costs and progress.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

2013 Plan: A Stronger, More Resilient New York

Date Published:: 2013-06-01
Description:: A Stronger, More Resilient New York is a roadmap for producing a truly sustainable 21st century New York. The implementation of the plan would guarantee a safer and stronger City against damages caused by catastrophes like Hurricane Sandy. Included are data and information on past events, how the City can be strengthened, and how much the City could save as a result of this plan.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Annual Report

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO SIGNS LEGISLATION INCREASING ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS FOR CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS

Date Published:: 2016-03-28
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Laws and legislation, and Buildings
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROPOSES FISCAL YEAR 2017 WATER RATE

Date Published:: 2016-04-08
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Politics and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AND SIGNS INTROS 902-A, 1004-A, 448-A, 1037-A, 831-A, 1118, 1119 AND 809-A; HOLDS PUB

Date Published:: 2016-05-10
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Laws and legislation
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS REACT MAYOR DE BLASIO’S ONENYC INITIATIVE

Date Published:: 2016-04-22
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Energy, Environment, and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO UPDATES ON SIGNIFICANT ONENYC PROGRESS

Date Published:: 2016-04-22
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Energy, Environment, and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO PROPOSES NYC DIVESTMENT FROM COAL, COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF ALL FOSSIL FUEL INVESTMENTS

Date Published:: 2015-09-29
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Energy, and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: STATEMENTS FROM MAYOR DE BLASIO, DEP COMMISSIONER EMILY LLOYD AND SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR NILDA MESA

Date Published:: 2016-06-30
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Politics and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ISSUES SAFETY ALERT ON OPENING FIRE HYDRANTS

Date Published:: 2016-07-24
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Politics and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Executive Order 37

Date Published:: 1997-07-28
Description:: This Executive Order by the Mayor gives the Mayor's Office of Operations the authority to give preliminary approval to the acquisition of real estate property outside the City of New York for water supply purposes.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Water Supply, Environment, and Government
Report Type:: Executive Orders

Executive Order 29

Date Published:: 1991-10-01
Description:: This Executive Order by the Mayor announces the Establishment of Office of Environmental Coordination.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Government
Report Type:: Executive Orders

Mayor's Press Release: STATEMENT FROM MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO ON THE NORTH BROOKLYN PIPELINE PROJECT

Date Published:: 2020-12-03
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Infrastructure
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: DE BLASIO ADMINISTRATION BANS SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM PRODUCTS IN NEW YORK CITY BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015

Date Published:: 2015-01-08
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Politics and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO COMMITS TO 80 PERCENT REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY 2050, STARTING WITH SWEEPING GREEN BUILDINGS PLA

Date Published:: 2014-09-21
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Pollution
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO DELIVERS REMARKS AT UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE SUMMIT

Date Published:: 2014-09-23
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Weather
Report Type:: Press Releases

Executive Order 109

Date Published:: 2007-10-22
Description:: This Executive Order by the Mayor announces the City will implement programs and practices designed for Energy Savings and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in City Buildings and Operations.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Fuels, and Government
Report Type:: Executive Orders

Executive Order 97

Date Published:: 2006-11-20
Description:: This Executive Order by the Mayor announces the continuation of the Office of Environmental Coordination.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Government
Report Type:: Executive Orders

Executive Order No. 4

Date Published:: 2022-01-31
Description:: Executive Order No. 4 establishes the Office of Climate and Environmental Justice and the position of Chief Climate Officer. revokes Executive Order No. 149, dated June 27, 2011.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Climate
Report Type:: Executive Orders

Mayor's Press Release: READOUT OF MAYOR DE BLASIO AND SEATTLE MAYOR MURRAY'S ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH LEADERS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY

Date Published:: 2017-04-05
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Politics and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION OF 500TH PROPERTY AND ACHIEVEMENT OF 75% OF GOAL

Date Published:: 2017-04-18
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Government, and Politics and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Emergency Executive Order No. 40

Date Published:: 2022-02-18
Description:: Emergency Executive Order No. 40 extends Emergency Executive Order No. 36, dated February 13, 2022, for 5 days. It relates to the City's response to Hurricane Ida.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Emergencies
Report Type:: Executive Orders

Emergency Executive Order No. 58

Date Published:: 2022-03-14
Description:: Emergency Executive Order No. 58 extends Emergency Executive Order No. 55, dated March 9, 2022, by 5 days. It relates ot the City's response to Hurricane Ida.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Emergencies
Report Type:: Executive Orders

Press Release: NEW CITY ADS COMING TO SUBWAYS, BUSES TO DISCOURAGE WILDLIFE FEEDING

Date Published:: 2017-11-06
Description:: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new phase of WildlifeNYC – a campaign launched to teach New Yorkers how to live responsibly alongside the wild animals that inhabit the city.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES BAN ON SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM PRODUCTS IN NEW YORK CITY WILL BE IN EFFECT BEGINNING 2019

Date Published:: 2018-06-13
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: DE BLASIO ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS LONG ISLAND CITY INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND $180M IN NEW FUNDING

Date Published:: 2018-10-30
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Climate
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: CLIMATE WEEK: CITY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “BRING IT” CAMPAIGN TO EMPOWER YOUNG NEW YORKERS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST WASTE

Date Published:: 2018-09-24
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Climate
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO AND NYC & COMPANY WELCOME CLIMATE WEEK TO NEW YORK CITY FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Date Published:: 2018-08-06
Description:: 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
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO LAUNCHES PURESOIL NYC TO RECYCLE CLEAN SOIL FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS

Date Published:: 2018-07-23
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Climate
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: ON GLOBAL GOALS DAY, MAYOR DE BLASIO AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER ABEYWARDENA ANNOUNCE HISTORIC STEP TO REPORT LOCAL PROGRESS

Date Published:: 2018-07-11
Description:: Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs Penny Abeywardena announced that New York City had submitted an innovative review of its local progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Climate
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: DE BLASIO ADMINISTRATION GREENLIGHTS BQX STREETCAR AND ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW WILL BEGIN THIS WINTER

Date Published:: 2018-08-30
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Transit
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: TRANSCRIPT: MAYOR DE BLASIO DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE 2018 GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT

Date Published:: 2018-09-14
Description:: Mayor de Blasio delivered remarks at the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit to discuss measures leaders must take to combat climate change.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Climate
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO, OTHER ADMIN, AND PENSION FUND TRUSTEES ANNOUNCE SIGNIFICANT NEXT STEP TO DIVEST PENSION FUNDS FROM FOSSIL FUELS

Date Published:: 2018-12-18
Description:: Mayor Bill de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced the next step in the City Pension Fund's efforts to fight climate change by divesting from fossil fuel reserve owners.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Climate and Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: EL ALCALDE DE BLASIO DESTACA EL PROGRAMA DE REPARACIÓN DE ÁRBOLES Y ACERAS DE PARQUES DE LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK

Date Published:: 2017-07-20
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Parks and Recreation
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO NAMES VINCENT SAPIENZA AS COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Date Published:: 2017-10-03
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Politics and Government, and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO SIGNS LEGISLATION TO BETTER PROMOTE CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY, CLEAN AIR AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

Date Published:: 2017-10-16
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Laws and legislation, Environment, and Government
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO MARKS FIRST DAY OF NEW YORK CITY’S STYROFOAM BAN

Date Published:: 2019-01-01
Description:: Mayor de Blasio, Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, and Mayor’s Office of Sustainability Director Mark Chambers announced today that the City’s styrofoam ban is in effect, eliminating a major source of petroleum based waste.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Public Health, Sanitation, and Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO UPDATES ON SIGNIFICANT ONENYC PROGRESS

Date Published:: 2018-04-20
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Labor and Employment
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: TRANSCRIPT: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES CENTRAL PARK, WORLD’S MOST ICONIC GREENSPACE, WILL BECOME PERMANENTLY CAR-FREE

Date Published:: 2018-04-20
Description:: Mayor de Blasio announced the elimination of cars within Central Park, highlighting the need to save the environment.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Parks and Recreation
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release: Mayor de Blasio and Others Announce NYC to Become First City in the World to Publish Local Progress Toward Global Sustainability

Date Published:: 2018-05-01
Description:: Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs Abeywardena announced that NYC will publish its progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals on the status of efforts to achieve the global benchmarks to address poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Climate
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO REDUCE CITY’S VEHICLE FLEET, REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, WITH TRANSCRIPT

Date Published:: 2019-03-28
Description:: Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order today that will reduce the size of the City’s on-road vehicle fleet, deepening its commitment to address climate change and reduce emissions 80 percent by 2050. With transcript.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Climate, and Fuels
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES RESILIENCY PLAN TO PROTECT LOWER MANHATTAN FROM CLIMATE CHANGE

Date Published:: 2019-03-14
Description:: Mayor de Blasio today released findings of a study that determined the City’s comprehensive strategy for the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) project. The study evaluated dozens of adaptation measures and identified a set of strategies to build resilience in Lower Manhattan.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment, Neighborhoods, and Climate
Report Type:: Press Releases

ACTION ON GLOBAL WARMING: NYC’S GREEN NEW DEAL

Date Published:: 2019-04-22
Description:: Mayor de Blasio expresses his concern for climate change and highlights the steps he will take to combat it.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment and Energy
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES NEW YORK CITY’S GREEN NEW DEAL

Date Published:: 2019-04-22
Description:: Mayor de Blasio addresses the public, taking a stand against climate change. He provides information about the dangers of climate ways along with ways to combat it.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Climate, Environment, and Energy
Report Type:: Press Releases

TRANSCRIPT: MAYOR DE BLASIO SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO END CITY RELIANCE ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

Date Published:: 2019-04-11
Description:: Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Consumers, Environment, and Laws and legislation
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO END CITY RELIANCE ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

Date Published:: 2019-04-11
Description:: Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Consumers, Environment, and Laws and legislation
Report Type:: Press Releases

TRANSCRIPT: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES NEW YORK CITY’S GREEN NEW DEAL

Date Published:: 2019-04-22
Description:: Mayor de Blasio today announced New York City’s Green New Deal, a bold and audacious plan to attack global warming on all fronts.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Energy, Climate, and Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

ACTION ON GLOBAL WARMING: NYC’S GREEN NEW DEAL

Date Published:: 2019-04-22
Description:: Mayor de Blasio today announced New York City’s Green New Deal, a bold and audacious plan to attack global warming on all fronts.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Energy, Climate, and Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

TRANSCRIPT: MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON INSIDE CITY HALL

Date Published:: 2019-04-22
Description:: Mayor De Blasio appears live on Inside City Hall to discuss The New Green Deal and various topics and accomplishments in City Government.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Energy, Climate, and Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO PUTS TRUMP ORGANIZATION ON NOTICE TO CUT GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS OR FACE BIG PENALTIES

Date Published:: 2019-05-13
Description:: Mayor de Blasio discusses why cutting greenhouse gas emissions is important and why he plans to fine properties that do not adjust their emissions.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON INSIDE CITY HALL

Date Published:: 2019-04-13
Description:: Mayor de Blasio discusses his reasoning for threatening fines towards Trump's properties on the show "Inside City Hall".
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Television, Environment, and Mayor (Name)
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO PUTS TRUMP ORG ON NOTICE: CUT GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS OR FACE BIG PENALTIES

Date Published:: 2019-05-13
Description:: Mayor de Blasio put several of Trump's properties on notice, fining them millions of dollars per year if they fail to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES “GREEN WAVE” BICYCLE PLAN TO ADDRESS CYCLING FATALITIES WITH CITYWIDE PROTECTED BIKE LANE NETWORK AND INCREASED ENFORCEMENT

Date Published:: 2019-07-25
Description:: Transcript of Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his plan protect bike lanes in order to encourage people to use sources of transportation that are better for the environment.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

DOI's Examination of Improper Disposal of Scrap Metal and Environmentally Hazardous Materials by New York City Sanitation Workers

Date Published:: 2007-06-26
Description:: A Report of Findings and Recommendations, the referral for discipline of 51 New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) workers and the arrest of six Sanitation Workers for Official Misconduct.
Agency:: Investigation, Department of (DOI)
Subject(s):: Environment, Sanitation, and Hazardous Materials
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release Report

Date Published:: 2020-10-01
Description:: DOI REPORT FINDS SERIOUS GAPS IN ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (ECB) FINES; ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFORM
Agency:: Investigation, Department of (DOI)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Press Releases

Voluntary Local Review

Date Published:: 2018-07-11
Description:: The Voluntary Local Review (VLR) highlights NYC’s sustainable development achievements since 2015. It uses the common language of the Global Goals to translate NYC’s local actions to a global audience, with a focus on the five priority Goals for the 2018 HLPF.
Agency:: International Affairs, Mayor's Office for (IA)
Subject(s):: Environment and Infrastructure
Report Type:: Other

Focus on the Preliminary Budget

Date Published:: 2019-03-08
Description:: The Mayor’s latest budget plan adds $23 million over the years 2020-2023 for his LeadFreeNYC initiative, and brings the total amount of funds budgeted for the program to $39 million. But that still leaves the program’s funding well short of the original commitment.
Agency:: Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Budget / Finance

The New York City Community Air Survey

Date Published:: 2019-01-23
Description:: TheNew York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) is the largest ongoing urban air monitoring program of any U.S. city. NYCCAS is a collaboration between the Health Department and Queens College of the City University of New York and tracks changes in air quality over time.
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Health and Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

The New York City Community Air Survey

Date Published:: 2018-04-19
Description:: The New York City Community Air Survey: Neighborhood Air Quality 2008-2016 report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 103 of 2015 which requires that the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually.
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Environment and Health
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Changes to Pesticides Listed as Carcinogens or Developmental Toxicants since April 1, 2005

Date Published:: 2018-04-25
Description:: This report fulfills the reporting requirement for Local Law 37 of 2005, which requires a summary of the changes to the carcinogen and developmental toxin list since it was established in April 2005.
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Environment and Health
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

The New York City Community Air Survey: Neighborhood Air Quality 2008-2018

Date Published:: 2020-04-22
Description:: This report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 103 of 2015 which requires that DOHMH conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually. https://nyc-ehs.net/nyccas2020/web/report
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Health and Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

The New York City Community Air Survey: Neighborhood Air Quality 2008-2019

Date Published:: 2021-04-22
Description:: This report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 103 of 2015 which requires that DOHMH conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually.
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Environment and Health
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Disparities among Children with Asthma in New York City

Date Published:: 2021-09-23
Description:: Hospitalization, emergency department (ED) visit, and public school health record asthma-related data highlight trends and persistent disparities in asthma-related outcomes among children residing in the Bronx compared with other areas of NYC.
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Pests, Environment, and Health
Report Type:: Data / Statistics

New York City Community Air Survey: Neighborhood Air Quality 2008-2020

Date Published:: 2022-04-22
Description:: The New York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) fulfills Local Law 103 of 2015, which requires that the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually. NYCCAS is a collaboration between DOHMH and Queens College.
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Environment and Health
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

New York City 2021 Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program

Date Published:: 2021-11-04
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Water, Environment, and Health
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

New York City 2020 Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program

Date Published:: 2021-01-04
Description:: In accordance with the New York City Administrative Code §18-131(c)(4), this annual report summarizes the 2020 New York City Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program for beaches permitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Agency:: Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)
Subject(s):: Water, Environment, and Health
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Report on Fire Department Pilot Project of Auxillary Power Units in Ambulances

Date Published:: 2018-10-01
Description:: Report on auxiliary power Units in FDNY ambulances as Of October 2018 includes an auxiliary power unit to meet the FDNY Green initiative that enables the ambulances to fully operate without the need to run the vehicle’s engine in idle mode.
Agency:: Fire Department, New York City (FDNY)
Subject(s):: Environment and Fire Fighting
Report Type:: Other

2017 Annual Report on Environmental Control Board (ECB) - Adjudicated Judgments

Date Published:: 2017-11-01
Description:: A report on the outstanding debt for base penalties, default penalties, and default judgments issued for notices of violations returnable to the Environmental Control Board (ECB). As mandated by Intro 489-B (2015) and Local Law 11 of 2015.
Agency:: Finance, Department of (DOF)
Subject(s):: Environment
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

FY2018 Annual Report on Environmental Control Board (ECB) - Adjudicated Judgments

Date Published:: 2018-11-01
Description:: Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law Local Law 11/2015, which requires the NYC Department of Finance (DOF) to report annually to the City Council on outstanding Environmental Control Board (ECB)-adjudicated judgement by November 1 each fiscal year
Agency:: Finance, Department of (DOF)
Subject(s):: Environment and Finance
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

FY 2020 Annual Report on Environmental Control Board (ECB) - Adjudicated Judgments

Date Published:: 2020-11-25
Description:: On January 22, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Local Law 11 of 2015 which requires the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) to report annually to the city council on outstanding Environmental Control Board (ECB)-adjudicated judgments by November 1.
Agency:: Finance, Department of (DOF)
Subject(s):: Environment and Finance
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

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