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Rit Aggarwala, the city's Department of Environmental Protection commissioner, urges New Yorkers to conserve water as the city enters a 'drought watch.'

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

Dripping faucet amid NYC drought

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

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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

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Bronx Curbside composting to go into effect October 6

By Sadie Brown

trees

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

work

What’s happening | Volunteer work, fairs and exhibitions

By Ethan Marshall

Bronz Zoo Night

Yankees holding ‘Bronx Zoo Night’ on Sept. 27

By Ethan Marshall

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Bronx BP Gibson joins C.S. 55 students on BronxNet’s ‘EcoLeaders’ to teach about environment

By Ethan Marshall

Business

Rep. Torres accuses utility company Con Edison of price gouging, says Bronx residents pay highest rates in NYC

By Emily Swanson

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

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Mandatory composting in NYC is coming. Here’s how you can get a free bin.

Pelham Parkway resident Sarah Fecht (right) rallied with other advocates for Gov. Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act, which would require oil companies to pay towards climate change mitigation efforts.

Bronx advocates join rally urging Gov. Hochul to sign Climate Change Superfund Act

By Emily Swanson

Meteor in the sky

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Boom goes the meteor? NYC sees space rock disintegrate over Midtown, mysterious sound rattle boroughs

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