Environment News – Bronx Times

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Bronx canners back push to double bottle and can deposit from 5 to 10 cents

By Emily Swanson

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection announced Friday that it will contribute the matching funds needed to unlock a $500,000 congressional investment in an environmental restoration study for the Harlem River.

Harlem River Environmental Restoration Study moves forward following uncertainty

By Sadie Brown

air pollution

Canadian wildfire smoke spikes air pollution causing concerns for those in Asthma Alley

By Sadie Brown

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Mayor Adams announces plan to close Rikers jail barge, create marine terminal in Hunts Point

By Emily Swanson

Members of the Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion coalition rallied Thursday outside a New York State Department of Transportation meeting Thursday to oppose the planned expansion of the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Bronxites rally against proposed Cross Bronx Expressway expansion

By Sadie Brown

Bronx based advocates for cleaning up the Harlem River rallied at Mill Pond Park Tuesday morning to raise awareness about the state's attempt to exempt the waterway from certain water quality standards.

Bronx leaders blast state proposal to exempt Harlem River from clean water rules

By Sadie Brown

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces the appointment of Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).

Adams promotes former Bronx Parks commissioner to lead NYC Parks

By Sadie Brown

On Left Rocking the Boat Executive Director Adam Green with staffers at David Bryne fundraiser

Bronx youth boat program honored by ’80s music icon at Town Hall

By Claude Solnik

mosquito

City to launch aerial mosquito spraying in Bronx marshlands starting June 2

By Christian Murray

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Bronx residents contribute to NYC composting program’s record-breaking week

By Christian Murray

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Photos: Community Justice Connect hosts workshop on energy bills

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

At its annual gala and fundraiser, elected officials and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honored veterans Thursday who dedicated themselves to preserving the park's Memorial Grove which honors local soldiers who have died in battle.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honors local veterans at annual gala and fundraiser ahead of Memorial Day

By Sadie Brown

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Community Service

Grand Concourse beautified through Bronx volunteer effort, DOT initiative

By Christian Murray

Congressional funding for an environmental project that would try and restore degraded habitats and improve the water quality of the Harlem River is at risk of being forfeited if the city does not commit to sharing the cost.

Torres calls on City Hall to fund Harlem River Environmental Restoration Project

By Sadie Brown

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Politics

City Council passes Farías’ bill limiting non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports

By Christian Murray

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In celebration of Arbor Day, Hochul awards nearly $1M for Bronx reforestation projects

By Christian Murray

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