On September 9, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams celebrated milestones in public infrastructure projects across the five boroughs, including sewer system upgrades and investments. These projects protect New Yorkers’ property and improve New Yorkers; safety in the face of climate change by implementing flood preparedness. This announcement is timely for the third anniversary of Hurricane Ida which brought the heaviest rainfall in New York City’s recorded history and resulted in thirteen deaths.
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DEP Appoints New Borough Commissioners for the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island
On August 12, 2024, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection appointed three Borough Commissioners for the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. The Borough Commissioners will serve as chief liaisons for elected officials, stakeholders, and community members to address environmental issues within each borough. They will also help oversee the advancement of capital projects, the monitoring of air and noise issues, and working with local, state and federal agencies as needed.
City Announces Start of Rosedale Infrastructure Improvement Project
On July 31, 2024, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), and the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced the commencement of a $51.8 million infrastructure program in Rosedale, Queens. The program has been created in response to the severe flooding episodes in Rosedale over the years and climate change. This project will be managed by the New York City Department … <Read More>
DEP Launches Lead Service Line Replacement Program in the Bronx
On July 24, 2024, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced the commencement of a free lead service line replacement program. This program involves replacing privately-owned water service lines made of lead or galvanized steel at eligible properties in the Bronx. Property owners are responsible for the maintenance of their property’s service lines that connect directly to the City’s water mains. Service line replacements cost roughly over $10,000. This $24 million project is … <Read More>
Council Approves Bill to Require Council Input on Commissioner Appointments
On June 6, 2024, the New York City Council passed Int. 908, which amends the City charter to require the advice and consent of the City Council for 21 commissioner appointments. The 21 city agencies affected by this bill are: Aging; Buildings; Children’s Services; Citywide Administrative Services; Consumer and Worker Protection; Cultural Affairs; Design and Construction; Environmental Protection; Finance; Health and Mental Hygiene; Homeless Services; Housing Preservation and Development; Information Technology and Telecommunications; Parks and … <Read More>
Landmarks Announces Climate Resiliency Initiative
On May 28, 2024, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) announced the initiation of the Climate Resiliency Initiative. This initiative aims to preserve the city’s waterfront historic areas by improving the speed and effectiveness of Landmarks’ response to future extreme weather events caused by climate change that will affect New York City’s waterfront historic resources.