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    City Council Passes Bill to Help One- to Three-Family Property Owners Build Environmentally Friendly Projects


    City Council  •  Green Buildings  •  Citywide

    Image credit: New York City Council.

    On August 3, 2023, the City Council voted to pass Int. 689-A, which reduces financial barriers in building environmentally-friendly homes. The bill was co-sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Council Member Sandy Nurse. 

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    Date: 08/28/2023
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    Commercial Containerization Rules to Extend to Chain Businesses Sept. 5th


    Department of Sanitation  •  Trash Containerization  •  Citywide

    The new commercial containerization rules go into effect starting September 5th. Image Credit: DSNY.

    On September 5, 2023, chain businesses with five or more locations citywide will be required to use rigid containers with secure lids when setting out trash curbside for collection. The rule is a part of the city’s ongoing push to control the rat population by restricting sources of food. The rule was finalized and published in the City Record on August 2nd. 

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    Date: 08/25/2023
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    DOT Starts Construction of Protected Bike Lane and Other Safety Improvements Along Tenth Ave in Hell’s Kitchen


    Department Of Transportation  •  Bike Lanes  •  Hell's Kitchen

    Diagram of improvements to Tenth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen. Top shows the current layout, bottom reflects the changes to lanes including a protected bike lane. Image Credit: DOT.

    On August 23, 2023, the Department of Transportation announced the start of construction on the first phase in redesigning Tenth Avenue to implement various pedestrian and cyclist safety measures. The safety improvements will be implemented along Tenth Avenue between West 38th and West 52nd Street. 

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    Date: 08/24/2023
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    City Planning Announces “Walkshop” Walking Tours Along Cross Bronx Expressway


    Department Of City Planning  •  Infrastructure  •  Cross Bronx Expressway

    The Cross-Bronx Expressway. Image Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office.

    On August 22, 2023, the Department of City Planning announced a series of “walkshops” along the Cross Bronx Expressway to discuss the city’s ongoing efforts to address negative impacts of the expressway on the health of local residents. The tours will be in collaboration with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and both the city and state Departments of Transportation. Members of the public will have the opportunity to see existing conditions of the expressway and contribute to finding solutions for better health outcomes for their communities.

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    Date: 08/23/2023
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    DEP Announces Incentive Credit for Autopay Enrollment


    Department of Environment Protection  •  Incentive Program

    Image Credit: Department of Environmental Protection

    On August 16, 2023, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a $100 incentive credit for customers who enroll in autopay by November 15th.The goal of the program is to reduce the amount of physical paper bills given to customers by using autopay and help keep accounts current. Currently, approximately 12 percent, or 100,000 customers, are enrolled in autopay.

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    Date: 08/22/2023
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    Mayor Signs Executive Order to Enhance M/WBE Program Outcomes


    Mayor  •  M/WBE Program  •  Citywide

    Mayor Eric Adams. Photo Credit: facebook.com/NYCMayor

    On August 8, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams signed Executive Order 34 as part of his ongoing commitment to the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, which expands opportunities for minority and women entrepreneurs to access government contracts and grow their businesses.

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    Date: 08/21/2023
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