The mayor’s chief climate czar, Daniel Zarrilli, discussed some of the points of concern that have emerged about the mayor’s plan—and some of the elements that have received little attention.
There’s the question of whether the federal government, whose climate-change skepticism stands in sharp contrast to the era’s consensus view, might overrule the states.
Queens Community Board 11 wants the Sanitation Department to reinstate twice weekly food scrap pick-ups, reporting that fewer residents are participating in the program since the collections were reduced.
‘According to HUD’s own estimate, more than 55,000 deeply poor children—all American citizens or lawful permanent residents—will be evicted from subsidized housing for which they are eligible.’