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    Alternate Side Parking Reform for NYC

    Alternate Side Parking  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: DSNY

    The new regulations will remain in effect throughout the summer. On June 23, 2020, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced that Alternate Side Parking (ASP) street cleanings will be reduced from two days a week to no more than once per week, per side, starting on Monday, June 29. (read more…)

    Tags : alternate side parking, Department of Sanitation, street cleaning
    Date:06/27/2020
    Category : Mayor
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    Autumn Has Arrived – Are We Responsible for Fallen Leaves?

    Leaf Disposal  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: CityLand

    How to collect your fall leaves and properly dispose of yard waste. Autumn has arrived, and with it, the annual plethora of fallen leaves in every shape, color and size. A New York City resident or commercial business owner is responsible for keeping sidewalk areas free from any obstruction that could impede pedestrian traffic. This begs the question, does such a requirement include a responsibility to rake, collect and set out fall foliage?

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    Tags : cleaning, Department of Sanitation, leaf disposal, leaves, organics waste, slip and fall, yard waste
    Date:11/08/2019
    Category : Department of Sanitation
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    De Blasio Administration Promises to Eliminate Childhood Lead Exposure

    Lead Removal  •  Citywide

    Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

    LeadFreeNYC’s programs will be fully in place within 24 months. On January 28, 2019, Mayor Bill de Blasio along with Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, announced the LeadFreeNYC plan, a Roadmap to Eliminating Childhood Lead Exposure. The plan was put together following a 90-day review of all City agencies’ policies related to lead prevention. The plan builds upon the City’s current commitment to lowering lead exposure. The Mayor aims to use the full powers of his administration and the city agencies to meet this goal. (read more…)

    Tags : Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Sanitation, Lead removal, Office of the Mayor
    Date:02/07/2019
    Category : Office of the Mayor
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    COMPLETE VIDEO: 156th CityLaw Breakfast with Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia

      •  New York Law School

    Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia

    Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia spoke at this morning’s 156th CityLaw Breakfast at New York Law School. Commissioner Garcia was introduced by Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, with remarks by Dean Anthony W. Crowell. Commissioner Garcia spoke about “Taking on Big Plastic”.  (read more…)

    Tags : Big Plastic, CityLaw, CityLaw Breakfast, Commissioner Garcia, Department of Sanitation, Department of Sanitation Commissioner, Kathryn Garcia
    Date:10/05/2018
    Category : CityLaw
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    Maintaining New York City’s Trees

    Tree Maintenance  •  Citywide

    Street Trees in Brooklyn.  Image credit: thecityatlas.org

    Trees are planted right into the backdrop of New York City. While there are only about 600,000 trees in the City, many of them occupy the sidewalks and streets in front of our homes. Given the dense population of the City, apartment buildings and houses are built right on top of each other. The trees planted on City streets and sidewalks need to be cared for otherwise, they can cause damage and problems for the surrounding residents and property owners. The Department of Parks and Recreation has procedures and guidelines for the care and maintenance of City trees. (read more…)

    Tags : Con Edison, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Sanitation, Department of Transporation, Maintenance, Pruning, Sidewalk Trees, Street Trees, Tree Branches, Tree Roots, Work
    Date:06/28/2018
    Category : Department of Parks & Recreation
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    Barbe-“Cues” For NYC BBQs This Summer; What The Law Says You Can And Can’t Do

    Barbecue Laws  •  Citywide

    Propane grill. Image credit: pixabay.com.

    The NYC Gas and Fire codes strictly regulate the use of barbecue grills by residents within the five boroughs.  According to the Department of Buildings there are several different types of barbecues that are regulated by the NYC Gas and Fire codes including propane, electric, charcoal, and natural gas grills. For each type of barbecue different safety standards and regulations may apply.  It is essential to comply with the safety standards outlined by the codes as well as the manufacturers instructions for operation to ensure that you are careful when using a barbecue at your home. (read more…)

    Tags : barbecue, barbecue grills, charcoal grills, department of building, Department of Sanitation, DOB, Electric barbecues, grills, natural gas grills, propane, propane grills
    Date:05/31/2018
    Category : Department Of Buildings
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