“New Yorkers deserve policy that responds to the urgency of diesel exhaust clouding neighborhoods and matches the bold action of similar successful policies across the country.”
Experts say the question isn’t simply whether New York has enough food—it’s whether the city’s web of farms, distributors, nonprofits, public agencies and transportation systems can continue moving what already…
“This will likely be a prolonged event, and we might see even worse air quality tomorrow,” Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton told reporters Wednesday. “We’re going to see…
"New York City deserves parks that are cared for by skilled Parks workers whose expertise and labor cannot be replaced by volunteers."
A fallen tree in Crocheron Park in Bayside,…
Battery energy storage facilities could improve grid efficiency and affordability while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. But an ongoing regulatory battle with Con Edison reflects larger challenges concerning New York…
In the coming weeks, renewable energy credits will go on sale for the first time since Local Law 97—which requires most large property owners to cut their buildings’ emissions—was enacted.…
“Summer camp should be recognized as part of the childcare ecosystem, especially for families who are too often locked out of these life-changing experiences because of cost.”
Officials attributed the spike in fatalities to a record-breaking June 2025 heat wave that killed 19 people. All but three who died last year were Black or Latino; many died…
