Volunteers are still needed for this year’s HOPE Count, which will take place on January 28, 2025 from 10pm-4am (rain date of February 4). This is New York City’s annual survey conducted during the last ten days in January to estimate the number of unsheltered individuals living in New York City. To learn more and […]
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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, January 20, 2025, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Department of Buildings borough offices will be open for Buildings After Hours on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (except for government holidays). Brooklyn homeowners, tenants, small business owners, and building managers may attend Buildings After Hours at the Brooklyn Borough Office, 345 Adams Street, 3rd Floor,
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311 or visit nyc.gov/sanitation.
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Your patience is appreciated while DSNY works to collect the backlog of material. For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311 or
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Your patience is appreciated while DSNY works to collect the backlog of material. For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311
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Chanukah, the festival of lights, is a time for family gatherings, traditional cooking, and candle rituals. While these customs bring joy, they can also increase the risk of fires and fire-related injuries without proper safety precautions. Stay safe this holiday season by following key fire safety tips to protect yourself and your loved ones. For
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Effective today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, more New Yorkers can qualify for discounted transit fares through Fair Fares NYC. The NYC Department of Social Services- Human Resources Administration (DSS-HRA) has expanded access to the Fair Fares transit discount by implementing a rule change that increases the program’s income eligibility standard to 145% of the federal
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Starting January 2, 2025, enforcement begins for the new NYC rule requiring residential properties with 1–9 units to use bins (55 gallons or less) with secure lids for setting out trash. This regulation also applies to special-use buildings receiving NYC Department of Sanitation collection, such as NYC agencies, houses of worship, and nonprofits. Businesses that
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Starting January 5, 2025, vehicles entering Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone (local streets and avenues at or below 60th Street) will be charged a toll. This program is designed to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and fund better public transit. To help the public understand how the program works, the MTA is hosting eight public webinars
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