News and Announcements

Sanitation Collection Changes for New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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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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Fire Safety During Chanukah

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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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Fair Fares NYC Expands Income Eligibility

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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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Enforcement for New Trash and Compost Set-Out Rules Begins January 2025

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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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January 2025 Meetings

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Below you will find CB14’s January 2025 meeting calendar & agendas. Watch live and archived meetings on the CB14 YouTube channel. Register on our online meeting calendar to receive links to online meetings, to sign up to make announcements, or to RSVP. Receive our meeting calendar via email by signing up to the CB14 newsletter.

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Upcoming Webinars on NYC’s Congestion Relief Zone Program

MTA, News /

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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NYC Drought Alert Escalated to Warning: What It Means and How to Help

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New York City has elevated its drought status to a drought warning, the second of three levels in the city’s water conservation declarations. This escalation reflects ongoing precipitation shortages affecting the city and its watershed. If conditions worsen, a drought emergency may be declared, requiring stricter water conservation measures across the city. City agencies have

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Congestion Pricing in Manhattan Begins January 5, 2025: What You Need to Know

MTA, News /

On November 14, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the phased implementation of New York’s Congestion Pricing program, which had previously been on hold. The MTA Board has now approved the plan, with tolling in the Congestion Relief Zone set to begin at midnight on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Later this week, a series of public

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