The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Friday, June 19, 2026, Juneteenth.
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Starting June 1, 2026, properties with 1–9 residential units and certain special-use buildings receiving DSNY collection will be required to use the official NYC Bin for trash set out. This includes houses of worship, nonprofits, City agencies, and professional offices located in residential buildings. Failure to use a NYC bin with a secure lid for
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Starting June 2026, NYC residents will be required to use the official NYC Bin for trash set-out as part of the City’s residential containerization rules. Failure to use a NYC bin with a secure lid for trash setout may result in fines. The NYC Bin is a standardized container designed for curbside collection. Using the bin helps keep
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With the winter weather comes some safety challenges. Here are some tips to ensure your home is FDNYSmart and prepared throughout the colder months: Space Heaters Carbon Monoxide Awareness Shoveling Snow Candle Safety Other Safety Tips and Information For more winter safety tips visit https://www.fdnysmart.org/winter-safety/
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In August 2025, the Brooklyn Borough President has released the 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn, an updated roadmap for long-term, equitable growth, investment, and resource allocation across the borough. The plan builds on the 2023 edition and expands its analysis of housing, health, climate, jobs, education, transit, and community infrastructure. New York City does not
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The 2026 Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) survey has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM due to the recent severe winter storm and extreme low temperatures. During the cold weather emergency, outreach teams prioritized bringing unsheltered New Yorkers indoors. With conditions now improved, the City will proceed with
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection on Monday, January 19, 2026, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be notrash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, February 16, 2026, inobservance of Presidents’ Day.
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