…reduce the effects of flooding and urban heat, with a focus on environmental justice communities too often underserved by greenspace. The City also must make massive overhauls to its transportation…
…of NYLCV’s 2023 Rising Stars. He co-sponsors several vital pieces of legislation that protect the environment through research and development of zero-emission electrical systems, planning for sea level rise, and…
Following a record high level of turnover among City Council seats in addition to the Mayor, Comptroller, and four borough president seats being up for grabs since the implementation of…
…critical issue.” This commonsense law is a foundational step towards transparency and action. By mandating that data regarding lead pipe locations be made accessible to the public online, New Yorkers…
…an hour, while Hurricane Ida unleashed 3.15 inches in an hour. On Sept. 29, 2023, the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia dumped 2.5 inches of rain on the city in…
…project is scored and ranked based on human risk and compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, grants are awarded for areas that serve Disadvantaged Communities and interest-free financing…
…within 10 years for most water systems around the United States commencing in 2027. In order to meet this mandate, water systems will need to have the most accurate inventory…
…NYC’s goal of Zero Waste by 2030 (0x30). In the NYC Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) 2017 Waste Characterization Study, it was found that the agency collects roughly 36 million pounds…
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