New York State Bans Fracking
Governor Andrew Cuomo said last week he would ban hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” in New York State, citing a “thorough and exhaustive” recommendation by acting…
Environment
City Implements Ban of E-Waste Disposal
Beginning in January 2015, it will be unlawful to use curbside trash collection as a means to dispose of certain electronic equipment by any individual…
Parks Department Program Brings Trees to CB 10 Neighborhoods
Crews from a tree-removal and planting company contracted by the city Department of Parks and Recreation last week turned out in several Community Board 10…
Sanitation Commissioner Says Ticketing Policy Won’t Change
Despite pressure from the city comptroller’s office and a powerful civic organization, enforcement practices, specifically overnight ticketing protocol, will not change, according to a letter…
Borough Community Parks Initiative On Schedule: Parks Dept.
Last month, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled the ambitious Community Parks Initiative, a multi-faceted program to invest $130 million in under-resourced public parks located in…
Port Authority, FAA to Upgrade Noise Pollution Standards
More residents living near Kennedy and LaGuardia airports could be eligible for federal grants to pay for insulating houses from aircraft noise, if the Federal…
City, Community Clean Storm Debris from Jamaica Bay
Civic and environmental groups teamed up with volunteers from city agencies last week to clean Superstorm Sandy debris from Jamaica Bay in Broad Channel. The…
Gateway Park Projects Elicit Community Concerns
An update on the Spring Creek Hazard Mitigation project might have been on the marquee Tuesday night at the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic meeting, but…
Centreville Sewer Project Moving Forward After Decades of Delays
To Centreville residents, or those who live close to Albert Road in Ozone Park, the mere mention of the now 30-years-overdue sewer and infrastructure project…
Rockaway Natural Gas Pipeline Project Moves Forward
Since receiving the green light from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this past May, the Rockaway Natural Gas Pipeline continues to have its share of…
Rockaways Still Rife With Post-Sandy Illnesses: Report
Chaplain Nigel Loncke initially noticed the trend as he knocked on doors. Homeowners, apartment renters, entrepreneurs, retirees, young professionals—regardless of race or socioeconomic status they…
Federal Storm Funds on the Way: Cuomo
With one eye on rebuilding in the aftermath of natural disasters, and another on improving New York’s storm resiliency, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week…
Build It Back Delivers Water Bill Credit
The city’s Build It Back program announced new water bill credits to homeowners whose homes were left vacant in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, director…
Law Battles Jamaica Bay Dumping
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature turned legislation looking to protect Jamaica Bay from toxic dumping into reality this week. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) and…
Tree-mendous! Queens is First in Forestry Pruning: Audit
Even after absorbing immense arboreal damage over the last four years, Queens tree pruning operations were hailed this week by the city comptroller as “a…