NYC Picks Taxi of Tomorrow
A mini-van from Nissan will first hit the streets in late 2013, equipped with many features existing cabs lack.
Mayor Bloomberg
PlaNYC Gets an Update
Four years after New York City Mayor Bloomberg first introduced PlaNYC, it is getting a makeover. Mayor Bloomberg announced 132 new initiatives, including the phasing out of two of the dirtiest oils used to heat buildings.
New York City Breaks Ground on Brownfield Cleanup Project
Mayor Michael Bloomberg started the New York City Brownfield Cleanup Program as a part of PlaNYC in August of 2010.
Report: Poorly Fitted A-C Units Suck Energy from NYC
The Urban Green Council says if you add up all the gaps in A-C units in New York City, you'll get a hole almost as large as a Manhattan block.
Bloomberg, Clinton Announce Cleaner Air in Times Square
The quality of air in Times Square is cleaner and healthier since a pedestrian plaza was opened in 2009, according to a recent study by the New York City Department of Health. The plaza is one of many around the city including Union Square, Columbus Circle, and Herald Square, and is part of Mayor Bloomberg’s initiative to make New York City “greener” by 2030.
The Queensboro Bridge is Renamed in Honor of Former Mayor Ed Koch
Mayor Bloomberg signed the renaming legislation into law Monday.
World Trade Center Site Makes Progress
Other cities leave carbon footprints from transportation emissions and more, but New York City’s carbon footprint comes from its buildings.
Bronx Council on the Arts to Open New Headquarters
The Bronx Council on the Arts has announced it will open a new headquarters in the Westchester Square section of the Bronx.
New York City Lawmakers Crack Down on Tax Fraud
New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs has announced the results of an investigation on tax centers around the Big Apple.
City to Remove PCBs in NYC Schools
After a barrage of complaints from parents and local officials, the New York City Department of Education unveiled a plan on Wednesday to remove potentially dangerous PCBs from city schools.
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