Post Tagged with: "environment"

NY AG James and others stand in front of some of the new electric box trucks. Courtesy: Robert Press

Electric Trucks Donated to Bronx NonProfits by NY AG James

By Robert Press Wednesday morning at the front entrance to the Hunt’s Point Market, New York Attorney General Letitia James unveiled the first-of-its-kind fleet of all-electric, zero-emission, delivery trucks in New York City in advance of Earth Day. James showed […]

by · April 18, 2019 · Environment, Health & Nutrition, News
President-elect Donald J. Trump won a stunning and decisive victory over Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday November 8.

Vernuccio’s View: Absurd Reaction to Trump’s Paris Climate Accord Decision

The reaction to President Trump’s decision to not comply with the Paris Climate Accord has resulted in near-hysterical reactions. Legally, the White House was able to withdraw, since the measure, although in reality a treaty, was never sent to the Senate […]

by · June 7, 2017 · Vernuccio's View
DSNY Announces Next Round of SAFE Disposal Events

DSNY Announces Next Round of SAFE Disposal Events

More than 14,000 Residents Brought Over 1.3 Million Pounds of E-Waste, Harmful Household Waste and Unwanted Medications to First Round of Events Over 14,000 New York City residents brought potentially harmful household materials to the five citywide SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, […]

New Streamlined Rules Make Recycling Easier for NYC Businesses

New Streamlined Rules Make Recycling Easier for NYC Businesses

Streamlined Rules to Make Recycling Easier and Consistent Across all Business Types New recycling rules for New York City businesses go into effect August 1, the result of efforts to implement uniform and streamlined guidelines for all business types. The […]

by · August 3, 2016 · Bulletin Board
New York City and Environmental Protection Agency Unveil New “Clean Streets = Clean Beaches” Initiative

New York City and Environmental Protection Agency Unveil New “Clean Streets = Clean Beaches” Initiative

WHEN: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Outside of MCU Park, Home of the Brooklyn Cyclones 1904 Surf Avenue Coney Island, Brooklyn WHO: Kathryn Garcia, Commissioner, NYC Department of Sanitation Vincent Sapienza, Acting Commissioner, NYC Department of Environmental Protection […]

Senator Klein Announces Launch of 5th Annual Earth Day Poster Contest

Senator Klein Announces Launch of 5th Annual Earth Day Poster Contest

Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) today announced the launch of the New York State Senate’s 5th Annual Earth Day Poster Contest to celebrate and honor Earth Day. Kindergarten through sixth grade students from across the Bronx and Westchester are encouraged to participate in […]

by · February 23, 2015 · Bulletin Board