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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

composting

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

By Christian Murray

workshop

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

grand concourse

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

arbor day

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

By Christian Murray

Columbia University and South Bronx Unite have been working together to offer teens in the South Bronx opportunities to study environmental health science and climate justice.

News

EXCLUSIVE: Bronx teen program in jeopardy after federal grant cut by Trump administration

By Sadie Brown

Borough President Gibson urged the administration Thursday to fully fund the parks department and plant more trees in the borough during a press conference.

BP Gibson and environmentalists urge city to boost Parks Dept. budget, expand tree canopy

By Sadie Brown

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Fordham

Photos: NYC Health, Energy and Equity Task Force holds roundtable at Fordham to discuss concerns and strategies

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

The South Street Seaport was slated to receive $42.4 million in federal funding through FEMA’s BRIC program for critical infrastructure upgrades. The project, now cut, aimed to protect the area from coastal flooding, sea level rise, and extreme weather.

AMNY

Hochul, Schumer blast Trump’s FEMA cuts as NYC loses $280M for climate resiliency projects

composting

Composting crackdown begins in NYC today with $25 fines for violations

By Christian Murray

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