NYC resiliency office at risk as federal grant erodes, councilmembers say
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“Lives are at stake, homes and businesses are on the line, and futures hang in the balance.”
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Laguardia terminal nixes plastic straws
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Terminal B at Laguardia Airport has swapped out single-use plastic straws.
Read MoreSolar panels are coming to seven Queens schools, city says
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“Bringing solar energy to New York City facilities in diverse neighborhoods will help supply affordable, clean and reliable electricity.”
Read MoreNYC Council votes to ban jails from Rikers Island in step toward renewable energy hub
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“The 413 acres of Rikers Island have, for far too long, embodied an unjust and racist criminal justice system.”
Read MoreNYC Bar hones in on building emissions law
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The New York City Bar Association is preparing attorneys for new building emissions standards
Read MoreQueens leads NYC in household solar panels
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“iI’s a tribute to our customers that they continued to choose clean, renewable solar energy.”
Opinion: It’s time to end fossil fuel reliance in Astoria
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Energy company NRG has a long history of deceptive practices in New York, and, frankly, we’re tired of it.
Read MoreQueensbridge Baby Park planning begins with few local residents present
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“It is clear that we did not have enough representation from Queensbridge residents.”
Read MoreBusted water main floods streets near Queensbridge Houses
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“Thank you to DEP and other city agencies here trying to rectify the situation as quickly as possible — now let's invest in state-of-the-art infrastructure.”
Read MoreQueens Solid Waste Advisory Board gains formal recognition
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“I hope we can get the word out to encourage as many as possible so we can have an even wider reach.”
Read MoreCouncilmembers back bill to issue resiliency report card for NYC infrastructure
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“As a city on a sea we’re literally on the front lines.”
Read MoreCuomo pledges to expand New York’s green infrastructure in State of State
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“New York can and will be the nation's leader for renewable energy.”
Read MoreQueens Borough Board votes in favor of resilient rezoning
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“The ZCFR was shaped by very real lessons learned on the ground.”
Read MoreOpinion: Flood protection needs a revamp in 2021 before the next Sandy
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By 2100, Sandy-like flooding is expected to be the new normal.
Read MoreOpinion: Older adults still need food and support during the pandemic. We can help
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Seldom does the association between food insecurity and the elderly population cross one’s mind on first thought.
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