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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 Conversation…

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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

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FDNY establishes task force to tackle NYC wildfires amid ongoing drought

Member of Sanitation Department

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

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 Conversation…

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

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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Bronx Curbside composting to go into effect October 6

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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

By Christian Murray Conversation…

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

By Jilleen Barrett Conversation…

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What’s happening | Volunteer work, fairs and exhibitions

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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