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Mayor Adams stands with city officials to announce the Queens organics composting program

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Curbside compost collection starting in Brooklyn on Monday

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What the hottest summer on record meant for Brooklynites

By Ximena Del Cerro

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Waste not, want not: Curbside compost pickup to roll out across Brooklyn next month

By Isabel Song Beer

Yellow school bus on 8th Avenue in New York City.

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Hochul unveils roadmap for New York state schools to transition from gas-powered to electric buses

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Hurricane Lee’s impacts put parts of Queens coast under flooding advisory

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City Planning Commission approves Adams’ zoning overhaul for climate sustainability

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THE COSTS OF CHANGE: NYC co-op and condo owners join forces with big real estate to soften Local Law 97

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Cold war! Restler introduces legislation banning ice cream trucks from using fossil fuels

By Isabel Song Beer

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Cooling centers open throughout Brooklyn as ‘excessive’ heat warning takes effect

By Isabel Song Beer

A family at the fountain of the KINGSLAND WILDFLOWERS festival

What makes Greenpoint green: Kingsland Wildflowers Festival introduces neighbors to environmental solutions

By Ximena Del Cerro

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AIR QUALITY ALERT | NYC hit by another round of unhealthy Canadian wildfire smoke this week

Magnolia Tree Earth Center´s backyard

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Bed-Stuy’s Magnolia Tree Earth Center, at risk of closing, gets $20k grant from Borough President

By Ximena Del Cerro

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EPA honcho retires after over a decade overseeing Gowanus Canal Superfund scrub

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Industry leaders gather to discuss the borough's role in sustainable, renewable energy on June 22, hosted by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber of Commerce hosts summit on future of Brooklyn’s energy sector

By Jada Camille

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Compelled to compost: City Council supermajority passes mandatory food waste bill, likely conflicting with mayor’s voluntary program

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THE BIG HAZE: Air quality alert for New York remains Thursday as Canadian wildfire smoke won’t go away just yet

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A man spewed homophobic remarks against patrons and staff at Pint, a gay bar in Jersey City.

Man allegedly assaults employee at Jersey City gay bar

Lady Ira Lewis proudly displays her Global Peace Ambassador certificate from the Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research, at the Scandinavian House on Park Avenue in Manhattan, part of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Diplomacy of Excellence initiative.

Lady Ira Lewis appointed Global Peace Ambassador at UNGA gala

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Choosing a Middle or High School: helpful Tips & Guide

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Jets offense turns important corner after career night from Zach Wilson vs. Chiefs