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The City Island waterfront will have less marine hazards and fewer eye sores after NYC Parks announced the launch of a new office that would keep the city's waterfront areas safe from marine debris.

NYC Parks’ new Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrendering begins clean-up of derelict boat fleet within City Island waterways

By Steven Goodstein

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Advocates, local electeds oppose gas pipeline proposal that may increase emissions in Hunts Point

By Emily Swanson

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NY HEAT Act could bring big energy savings to Bronx households

By Emily Swanson

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Mayor’s Office launches new interactive map to tackle environmental inequity in NYC

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EARTHQUAKE FALLOUT: 27 aftershocks following Friday quake that shook up New York City

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See the upcoming total solar eclipse at a variety of Bronx venues

By Steven Goodstein

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City budget talks: Council gives Mayor Adams’ team an earful on potential impact of Parks Department cutbacks

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Mayor Adams announces $77M plan to boost city’s electric school bus fleet, build nation’s first truck charging depot in Hunts Point

By Steven Goodstein

New Yorkers walk amid dreary winter storm, snowless streak

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SNOWLESS IN THE CITY: NYC’s nearly two-year streak continues after weekend storm proves more wet than wintry

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Biden-Harris administration, EPA select Fordham University to receive $50M to fund environmental justice projects

By Bronx Times

The Lower Concourse Park is expected to be open to the public in 2026.

NYC Parks and NYCEDC break ground on Lower Concourse Park in the Bronx

By Bronx Times

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BCC recipient of inaugural Bronx Green Action Challenge’s $1M award for environmental sustainability

By Bronx Times

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Hochul marks the completion of 96-unit affordable and supportive housing development in Fordham Heights

By Steven Goodstein

Lindera benzoin or spicebush yellow plant at spring

Will the Bronx-nominated Spicebush become NYC’s official wildflower? There’s only days left to cast your vote.

By Manuela Silva

Two snow leopard cubs at the Bronx Zoo.

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SEE IT: Snow leopard cubs make their debut at Bronx Zoo

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Sensors installed on City Island as part of larger NYC effort to address flood-prone areas

By Jason Cohen

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The bare flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 10.

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