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Citing the impact of climate change, Harlem State Sen. Cordell Cleare is pursuing legislation would make more New Yorkers eligible for the state-run Cooling Assistance Benefit, eliminating a requirement that…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Aug 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Swimmable Cities Are a Climate Solution

Amid scorching heat, cities around the world are rethinking access to waterways. This article originally appeared in Nexus Media News.

BySarah Amandolare 1Comment

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Aug 2023

Climate and Environment

To Beat the Heat, Cities Should Foster Forests: Study

Gathering data from satellites and sensors placed on trees, the network measured temperatures across different types of urban green spaces in 12 U.S. cities, including New York. It found that…

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment In Depth Investigations Justice News

Sweltering Summer Weather Stirs Familiar Concerns Over Heat in NYC Jails

“It’s an issue that seems to be within DOC’s control, something they can anticipate, and yet they’re really not able to make sure that the conditions are humane for the…

ByMary Cunningham

ByJulia Goldberg 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: As Hot Weather Returns, Our Homeless Neighbors Need Compassion

“New York City is preparing for its first official heatwave of this summer. And while many of us are able to stay inside, limit outside activities, and safely work from…

ByVan Yu

ByAnthony Carino 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Advocates, Councilmembers Push Solutions for Extreme Heat and Hazardous Air

“Extreme heat is not an isolated issue. It is intertwined with other injustices like urban development and racist infrastructure,” said Rami Dinnawi, a representative from the community human rights organization…

ByCLARIFY News 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Opinion: Emergency Preparedness is Not Enough—NY Needs Real Climate Action

“The climate crisis requires more than empty words and the too-little-too-late warnings we’re getting in New York. Without action to curb our reliance on the fossil fuels supercharging this crisis,…

ByLincoln Restler

ByAlex Beauchamp 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

There Were Fewer Heat Outages at NYCHA This Winter, Authority Says

NYCHA reported a decrease in heat outages and shorter restoration times during the 2022-2023 winter heating season, which concluded Friday, citing millions of dollars invested in upgraded boiler systems…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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Apr 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Meals on Wheels Is a Climate-Relief Model

Meal delivery programs are uniquely positioned to keep the most vulnerable safe during climate emergencies.

ByDanielle Renwick, Nexus Media News 0Comments

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Feb 2023

Government Politics

Mayor Adams Promised 20,000 Trees a Year. But Budget Cuts Threaten Progress

A staff of just 302 people tend to a crop of over 865,000 trees across the city. Adams’ preliminary budget aims to slash $46 million from the Parks Department, which…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

Bill Would Make More New Yorkers Eligible for Air Conditioner Subsidy

Swimmable Cities Are a Climate Solution

To Beat the Heat, Cities Should Foster Forests: Study

Sweltering Summer Weather Stirs Familiar Concerns Over Heat in NYC Jails

Opinion: As Hot Weather Returns, Our Homeless Neighbors Need Compassion

Advocates, Councilmembers Push Solutions for Extreme Heat and Hazardous Air

Opinion: Emergency Preparedness is Not Enough—NY Needs Real Climate Action

There Were Fewer Heat Outages at NYCHA This Winter, Authority Says

Meals on Wheels Is a Climate-Relief Model

Mayor Adams Promised 20,000 Trees a Year. But Budget Cuts Threaten Progress

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