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The NYC Department of Transportation, Con Edison and FLO, an electric vehicle company, pilot a program to bring 100 curbside public charging ports for electric vehicles to more than 20 neighborhoods in New York City in 2021.

Torres, Revel announce first high-power EV charger coming to Port Morris

By Camille Botello

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is conducting its second round of aerial larviciding of mosquitos in Pelham Bay Park on July 7, 10 and 11, 2023.

Pelham Bay

Three weeks after first spray, health department to conduct second aerial larviciding for mosquitos in Pelham Bay Park

By Emily Forgash

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NYC advisory extended through Saturday as stubborn smoke lingers

By Robert Pozarycki

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

Mott Haven

South Bronxites say no to Harlem River Yards permit renewal

By Emily Swanson

Ray Oladapo-Johnson was chosen to be Wave Hill's newest president and executive director out of more than 300 potential candidates.

Riverdale

Wave Hill center in Riverdale appoints new president, executive director

By Emily Forgash

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New Yorkers should expect more smoke from Canadian fires, city health department says

By Camille Botello

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The Bronx’s largest solar panel installation project takes shape in its poorest environmental corridor

By Robbie Sequeira

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Compelled to compost: City Council supermajority passes mandatory food waste bill, likely conflicting with mayor’s voluntary program

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THE BIG HAZE: Air quality alert for New York remains Thursday as Canadian wildfire smoke won’t go away just yet

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Bronx leaders offer $1M challenge to borough’s colleges and universities to develop sustainability, climate action plans

By Robbie Sequeira

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Eight abandoned vessels, marine debris lifted from City Island waters

By Camille Botello

First-graders from the Bronx travel to Westchester to release trout raised in the classroom

By Bronx Times

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Friends of Pelham Parkway hold 6th annual Earth Day cleanup

By Bronx Times

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Co-op City

Friends of Hutchinson River Greenway clean-up Co-op City, plan for Mercy College Sunday

By Bronx Times

New York City Councilmember Marjorie Velázquez introduces legislation in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 that would require participating restaurants to offer customers reusable takeout packaging.

Velázquez, councilmembers introduce ‘green’ legislation that would change the way New Yorkers dine

By Camille Botello

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New York’s Wind Power Future with Erik Antokal Director of Workforce Development, Orsted

More from Around NYC

Children and adults enjoy an interactive dinosaur exhibit with balloons, animatronic dinos, and educational displays.

New York Family

10 Winter Break Activities for Kids on Long Island

Police in Queens are investigating after finding a baby boy dead and his mother with slash wounds to her wrists inside a residence on Monday afternoon.

Horror in Queens: Cops find baby boy dead, and mom with slashed wrists

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Jaimie Krass, Thank You For Coming Out

Lillian Bonsignore, the incoming FDNY commissioner, has been ridiculed on X since she was appointed to her post.

‘People will die’: Incoming FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore ridiculed by the right