Environment News – Bronx Times

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Officials break ground on NYC’s first public school ‘food forest’ in the Bronx

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Solar panels atop 2676 Grand Concourse, one of the buildings participating in Fieldston Power's community distributed solar network.

Bronx-based Fieldston Power expands solar access to 72 rent-stabilized buildings across New York City to meet Local Law 97

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Work to begin this fall on Tibbetts Brook daylighting, one of the city’s largest green infrastructure investments

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Riverdale landlord and business owner finds solar solution to meet Local Law 97 requirements

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

The newly expanded Grant Park.

NYC Parks, city officials unveils 4.7 acre Grant Park expansion, transforming vacant Bronx lots into green space

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bronx property owners and workforce push back against state weatherization program cuts

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Bronx officials kick off weeklong Earth Day cleanups across district 79

By Keke Grant-Floyd Conversation…

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South Bronx Unite hosts Earth Day festival at Maria Sola Green Space

By Carol Chen Conversation…

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Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Politics

Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing is funding air quality improvements at Hunts Point Market

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Opinion | Packaging waste in New York through the Affordable Waste Reduction Act

By Assembly Member Chantel Jackson Conversation…

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NYC Parks advocates rally at City Hall for 1% budget funding

By Alice Moreno Conversation…

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Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Washington’s Walk Coalition recognized for completion of Partnerships for Parks’ 2025 Catalyst Program

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

Inside the Irving Square restroom in Brooklyn. The stainless-steel bathroom includes a toilet, hand sanitizer, baby changing station, and slatted openings for ventilation and safety.

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FIRST ON amNY | NYC EDC puts out call for vendors to design new modular public restrooms

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