Environment News – Bronx Times

New Yorkers in the rain

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NYC drought: Mayor Adams lifts fireworks and grilling ban after decent November rain – but Big Apple needs more help

Snow shovelers at work

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Cold cash: Sanitation Department now recruiting for emergency snow shovelers in NYC

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City kicks off Urban Forest Plan to increase tree canopy

By Emily Swanson

NYC drought rain storm person with umbrella

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NYC drought: Substantial rain finally expected for Big Apple amid prolonged dry spell and wildfires

The Croton Reservoir amid NYC drought

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NYC DROUGHT WARNING: Mayor Adams elevates actions to conserve water amid continued rainless streak in NYC

FDNY firefighter battles NYC wildfire

FDNY establishes task force to tackle NYC wildfires amid ongoing drought

By Robert Pozarycki

Member of Sanitation Department

New mandatory garbage rule to begin in NYC Tuesday: Here’s what you need to know

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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City Hall officials urge New Yorkers to conserve water amid drought watch

Dripping faucet amid NYC drought

NYC drought watch: Historically dry October leads to water conservation efforts in November

By Robert Pozarycki

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Hundreds of Bronx co-op buildings could get new tax breaks for green upgrades

By Emily Swanson

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Bronx community environmental justice projects eligible for grants through EPA and Fordham University

By Sadie Brown

Mayor Adams stands with city officials to announce the Queens organics composting program

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Mandatory composting starts Oct. 6: Here’s what you need to know

The South Bronx is home to two gas-powered peaker plants, Harlem River Yards and Hell Gate (pictured). Photo Adrian Childress

Op-ed: We must do these 4 things to advance environmental justice in the Bronx

By Tracey Capers

curbside composting

Community Service

Bronx Curbside composting to go into effect October 6

By Sadie Brown

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Mott Haven

Bronx leaders rally for more trees in fight against urban heat and health disparities

By Christian Murray

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Column

Column: BICNY becomes advisory partner to Fordham University on EPA grant

By Jilleen Barrett

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