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10-Year Plan Will Equitably Expand Tree Coverage to Promote a Healthier City Public Engagement is Essential Part of the Plan, Which Will Require the Full Participation of New Yorkers Across Public and Private Property

New block planting strategy will enable Parks to plant 18,000 trees per year, serving each community board every three years and supporting critical goal of 30% canopy coverage citywide

New Program Aims to Connect Regional Farmers to City Vendor Contracts and Increase Healthy Local Food Access

Interdisciplinary Panel will Support and Inform Climate Adaptation Efforts with the Latest and Best Scientific Data

New Report Highlights Success of Administration’s Federal Infrastructure Funding Task Force 19 City Agencies Have Won Total of More than 60 Individual Grants Administration Urges Congress to Reauthorize Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act Programs; Create Reliable Stream of Funding for Resiliency Projects

NYC Accelerator Service Provider Expo and Symposium Provides Unique Platform for Innovative Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Solutions

First Section of Project – Between East 15th Street and Asser Levy Playground – Completed Ahead of Schedule, $10 Million Under Budget City Reopens Murphy Brothers Playground on Avenue C with Flood Protection, New Dog Run, Ballfields, Other Amenities

Hundreds of Millions of Pounds of Household Waste Now Eligible for Beneficial Reuse, Either as Soil or Renewable Energy

New York City is First Large-Scale Implementer of Renewable Diesel on East Coast Transition Will Prevent 162 Million Pounds of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Every Year

Innovative Program Reinvests Proceeds from Carbon Offset Purchases to Help Affordable Housing Developments Afford Resiliency, Decarbonization Projects Administration Calls on City Council to Enable J-51 Tax Incentive to Help Co-Op and Condo Owners Afford Emission Reduction Projects

The Advisory Council Will Work Together to Advance a Just Transition Towards a Clean Energy Future and Achieve New York City’s Ambitious Climate Goals This Announcement Builds on NYC’s Green Economy Action Plan That Aims to Supercharge the Economy, Spark Cutting-Edge Innovation, and Support Nearly 400,000 Jobs by 2040

ESCR Will Protect 120,000 New Yorkers from Flooding by 2026 Completion Date — On Time and On Budget

Administration Has Invested $1.2 Billion in Stormwater Flood Mitigation Efforts Green Medians, Flood Sensors, Rain Gardens, Porous Pavement, Bluebelts, and Slotted Manhole Covers Are Being Implemented Citywide

Joint Application from the New York City Department of Buildings, New York University, and Urban Green Council Secures $19.9 Million to Implement Local Law 97

New Initiative Increases Student Connections to Local Fresh Food and Urban Farmers, Targeting Schools in Food-Insecure Communities

Over 1,150 real-time meters have been installed to track city government’s electric usage, and assist with energy and emissions reduction efforts. The City has already gained $120 million in revenue through the program.

Today, Trust for Public Land and collaborators NewYork-Presbyterian, the City of New York, and the Inwood Community Campus are proud to celebrate the opening of the newest Community Schoolyard in Manhattan.

Heat-Exacerbated Deaths Increased in the Past Decade in NYC, Mainly Due to an Increase in the Number of Hot, But Not Extreme, Heat Days, and Remained Steady in the Most Recent Years.

NYC Activating Heat Emergency Plan for the first time in 2024 ahead of Expected Heat Wave Cooling Centers will be open starting Tuesday

City’s First Offshore Wind Transmission Connection and Port at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal to Become Staging Hub for Empire Wind 1 Project, Which Will Deliver 810 Megawatts of Renewable Electricity to New York Expected to Create More Than 1,000 Construction Jobs at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Advances Progress Toward State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Develop 9,000 Megawatts of Offshore Wind by 2035

Marking the 5th anniversary of landmark Local Law 97, DCAS has released an update highlighting major progress made on building decarbonization, solar installation, and energy-efficient planning.

49 Percent of the Company’s Clean Energy Spending Investments Benefited Disadvantaged Communities

Streamlined Environmental Review Process to Reduce Timetable up to Two Years, Cut Approximately $100,000 in Costs Per Project for Housing Proposals Part of Ongoing Effort by Adams Administration to Achieve Bold Climate Goals, Create More Housing

Plan Includes Ways to Stay Safe from Extreme Heat, Prepare for Hurricanes, Respond to Air Quality Incidents

Initiative Strengthens City and Agency Sustainability Capabilities, Advances Ability to Respond Quickly and Efficiently to Any Future Climate-Related Weather Events LPC Received a $500,000 Federal Grant to Lead Initiative Focused on Historic Resources in NYC's Waterfront and Flood Zones 2024 Hurricane Season Begins in June; LPC’s Climate Resiliency Initiative Will Enhance New York City’s Response Mobilization Capabilities for Future Climate-Related Weather Events

The Building Energy Exchange, RMI, and Urban Land Institute launch the Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings.

The plan fulfills a key commitment under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge, which NYC Health + Hospitals signed in May 2022 The Climate Resilience Plan aligns with the Mayor's PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done long-term strategic climate plan The health system has already achieved a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions since 2006 and is continuing its efforts to hit a 50% reduction target by 2030

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch, NYC Council Sanitation Chair Shaun Abreu, the Mayor’s Office for Climate and Environmental Justice, and more Environmental Leaders Call On Speaker Heastie and Leader Stewart-Cousins to Bring Popular Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act to a Floor Vote

With March Expansion to Final 150 Public Schools, City Completed School Composting Expansion Three Months Ahead of Schedule

State of the City Project Will Protect 100,000 New Yorkers From Coastal Storms, Create 400 Construction Jobs

New York City is First Big City in U.S. to Adopt Climate Budgeting, Joins Elite Group of Global Cities, Including London, Oslo, and Mumbai Climate Budgeting Will Permanently Embed Climate Considerations Into Budgeting Decisions, Helping to Reach Climate Goals

Assessment Demonstrates How Climate Change is Increasing Frequency and Amount of Precipitation and Number of Hot Days Uses the Best Available, Up-to-Date Models to Produce Climate Projections for the City

WATCH: New York City Climate Leaders Discuss Progress on Reducing Transportation Emissions and Making Our Streets Safe and Livable and How We’re Protecting Residents from Flooding WATCH: Climate Leaders of Tomorrow are Learning How to Address Impacts of Climate Change

Leading New York City-Based Institutions Commit to Administration’s Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge to Reduce Food-Related Carbon Emissions by 25 Percent by 2030 Administration to Provide Tools to Track Emissions and Share Best Practices on Shifting Towards Plant-Forward Menus

Landmark Report Accompanied by Interactive Mapping Tool That Allows New Yorkers to Identify Environmental Hazards in Their Communities City’s First-Ever Flood Vulnerability Index Enriches our Understanding of Coastal Flooding, Illustrated in Mapping Tool

The Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency – Battery project located in New York, New York, has earned an Envision Platinum award. This project is part of the larger Lower Manhattan Coastal Resilience initiative aimed at reducing flood risk from coastal storms and sea level rise.

Eligible Small Businesses in Floodplains May Receive Grants of Up to $5,000 for Resiliency Equipment Additional Supports Available to Minimize Vulnerability, Protect Assets, and Expedite Recovery After Natural Disasters

Funding Will Add 180 New Electric School Buses to New York City Streets and Quadruple Existing Electric School Bus Fleet Will Also Create Electric Vehicle Charging Depot at Hunts Point Food Distribution Center to Charge Over 7,000 Vehicles Each Year Investments Will Bolster Mayor Adams’ Efforts to Grow Green Economy, Electrify Hunts Point as Announced in State of the City Address

NYCEDC Releases Circular Design & Construction Guidelines, an Operational Guide to Reduce Embodied Carbon in NYC’s Built Environment Seven Project and Development Teams Selected to Participate in New York City’s First-Ever Mass Timber Studio Program

Adams Administration Announces $14 Million for Enhanced Programming Initiatives to Support People in Custody as They Return to Their Communities NYC Health + Hospitals to Move Forward with Construction of More than 350 Outposted Therapeutic Housing Beds Administration Announces Completion of Feasibility Studies on Potential of Building Renewable Energy Infrastructure on Rikers Island

State of the City Commitment Will Grow City's Green Economy, Train and Position New Yorkers to Benefit from Nearly 400,000 Green-Collar Jobs by 2040 Plan Will Advance $100 Million Climate Innovation Hub at Brooklyn Army Terminal, Create More Than 12,000 Green Economy Apprenticeships by 2040 Climate Collaborative Across Brooklyn Army Terminal, Governors Island, Brooklyn Navy Yard to Deliver 6-Million-Square-Feet for Climate Education, Research, Commercialization, and Training

Partnership Brings Together City Agencies, Non-Profits, and Thought Leaders in Climate Change to Develop Innovative Policies and Creative Solutions Group’s Recommendations will Complement Ongoing Work to Advance Stormwater Solutions and Inform Forthcoming Stormwater Strategy Promised in “PlaNYC”

NYC Department of Environmental Protection and Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice Advance Projects to Increase Coastal Resiliency, Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Noise Pollution and Protect World-Class Tap Water

Mayor Adams’ Year Two Marked by Drop in Overall Crime, Economic Opportunity for Working People, Big Wins in Housing, Sanitation, and Public Space

With Construction One Year Ahead of Schedule, Project Will Deliver First 880 Units of 2,500 Affordable Homes, One Acre of Open Space, Retail Space, and Much-Needed Infrastructure Transformation at Willets Point Expected to Generate $6.1 Billion in Economic Impact Over 30 Years, Creating 1,550 Permanent and 14,200 Construction Jobs

New Rules Provide Support for Building Owners and Enforcement Framework to Boost Compliance with Local Law 97 City Delivering on “Getting 97 Done” Action Items

New Funding Will Increase Student Connections to Local Fresh Food and Farmers, Targeting Schools in Food-Insecure Communities

“City of Yes” Initiative Will Deliver Clean Energy, Lower Emissions, More Convenient EV Charging to New Yorkers

Leaders from New York City private and public sectors gathered on Columbia University’s campus to reaffirm their commitment to addressing climate change and to the ambitious goals set as part of the NYC Carbon Challenge.

By Mid-2024, All 12,600+ Heavy-Duty Vehicles in City’s Fleet Will Transition to Cleaner, Renewable Diesel Transition Will Replace Up to 16 Million Gallons of Fossil Fuel Every Year

Top ranking cities report four times as many mitigation and adaptation actions as non-A List cities

DMH Aims To Be World’s First Heliport With Infrastructure for Electric Flight Technologies, Supporting Last-Mile and Maritime Freight Distribution Quieter, More Sustainable Helicopters Will Offer Major Quality-of-Life Improvement for New Yorkers

City and Lyft Will More Than Double Number of E-Bikes, Create Pathway to Electrify Stations, and Provide New Benefits for Members Citi Bike Surpassed Single-Day Ridership Record, Reached 200 Million All-Time Rides, and Opened 2,000th Station in September Adams Administration on Track to Install Record Number of Protected Bike Lanes in 2023

City Installing Solar Carports At NYCHA Parking Lots And Introducing Electric Vehicle Car-Sharing Program for NYCHA Staff

NYC is First U.S. City to Commit to Making Rideshare Fleet Entirely Zero-Emission or Wheelchair Accessible Fulfills Major Commitment in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda” TLC Will Begin Making Electric Vehicle Licenses Available to All Qualified Applicants, Starting Tomorrow

New Leadership Structure for Coastal Resilience Fullfills Promise in PlaNYC to Have One Agency Manage Planning, Implementation and Operation of Projects

Hutchinson Previously Served as Vice President for Waterfronts at NYCEDC, Launched Lower Manhattan Coastal Resilience

The City’s Solar Capacity Will Grow From 22 Megawatts to More Than 50 Megawatts, Through the DCAS/NYPA Solar Project 10 MW Solar Installation Will Be Largest Clean Energy Installation at a Wastewater Treatment Facility Anywhere in the World

Legislation (S.5186-A/A.5221-A) Directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to Prioritize Nature-Based Solutions to Stabilize Shorelines Legislation (A.1967/S.5400) Requires Flooding Disclosure When Buying Homes

Today, Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the New York City Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Education, the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, the FLAG Art Foundation, and other funders, are proud to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated green schoolyard at N.Y.C Lab Middle School for Collaborative Studies (M312), N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies (M412) and N.Y.C Museum School (M412) in Manhattan.

NYC Aims to be a National Leader in Using Innovative Building Materials, Particularly Mass Timber; Expanding Use of Mass Timber will Help NYC Achieve Nation-Leading Carbon Reduction Targets Grants of $25,000 Will Be Awarded to Selected Teams to Support Project Specific Mass Timber Analysis and Design

Building Elevation and Subgrade Data Set, Available on NYC Open Data, Marks Generational Step Forward for Climate Resilience Efforts

Funded by Google.org and with technical support from a team of Google employees, the tool will help decision makers understand current and future climate risks

Focus on Compliance With Local Law 97 Will Maximize Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions; Strategy Includes New City Programs to Support Buildings Making Green Upgrades, New Rules With Clear Guidance on Building Owner Obligations New Analysis Shows Local Law 97 Already Working, Buildings Reducing Harmful Emissions

The Commission voted overwhelmingly for this citywide proposal to remove barriers to greener energy, buildings, transportation, and water and waste systems; Plan to support NYC’s environmental goals now goes to the City Council for a hearing and vote

New Pilot Program Builds on Adams Administration’s Goal of Establishing New York City as a Global Hub for Urban Innovation; Applications For December 2023 Cohort Are Now Live

New Proposed “Green Rides” Rules Lay Groundwork for a Cleaner, More Accessible New York City; New York City to Become First Large City to Have Rideshare Fleet Entirely Either Zero-Emissions or Wheelchair Accessible

Five South Brooklyn developments will host the first hoist-collected pilot in New York City, keeping 3,650 tons of waste off curb over two-year period

City Has Submitted Applications for More Than $1.5 Billion in Competitive Funding Since Beginning of Adams Administration; City's Federal Infrastructure Funding Task Force Aims to Submit $1 Billion More in Competitive Grant Applications by End of Year, Totaling $2.5 Billion in Competitive Federal Funding Applications

Agreement sets forth pilot that will update 100 NYCHA apartments with modern, electric stoves using existing 120-volt outlets

B.J. Jones Will Serve as Executive Director of “New” New York; Pat Kaufman to Serve as Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner; Rudy Giuliani to Serve as Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations Executive Director; Rob Holbrook Will Be Executive Director of “Get Stuff Built”

The newly renovated schoolyard features permeable pavers, subsurface storage and other green infrastructure to absorb stormwater runoff, reduce neighborhood flooding and protect the health of the nearby Gowanus Canal

State's Farm-to-School Program Supports New York Farmers, Enhances Agricultural and Nutritional Education, and Improves Student Health and Well-Being in Schools Across the State

Adams Administration Plan Includes Over $75 Million Investment, Urgent Infrastructure Improvements in Area Plagued by Excessive Flooding and Sewage Problems That Have Gone Unaddressed for Decades

As of June 3, more than 13,150 street and park trees have been planted across the city already – a total of 14,900 trees are expected to be planted by end of fiscal year on June 30 Increase in tree planting tied to Parks’ expanded work to bring on additional M/WBE contractors for tree plantings Focused plantings in heat vulnerable neighborhoods continues, with more than 5,700 planted in FY23

New York, NY—Climate change is no longer an abstract threat for New York residents. Coastal flooding (i.e., tropical storms, hurricanes, nor’easters, sea level rise, and storm surge), and stormwater flooding (i.e., more frequent), and intense precipitation events are hitting New York hard. Across the state, disaster declarations due to flooding have been declared in every county in the past 10 years alone. Flooding is the most common climate-related hazard in New York.

All Future Agency Construction Contracts Must Incorporate Low Carbon Concrete Specifications

Delivers on Vital Piece of Mayor Adams' "Blueprint for Economic Recovery" First-Ever In-Person 'Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs Mayor's Cup' to Take Place at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Saturday

Rebuilt as Part of East Side Coastal Resiliency with New Floodwall and Flood Gates

As mayors of two of the world’s largest cities, we believe this powerful tool can help us reach net zero. By Sadiq Khan and Eric Adams

Major milestone for industrial decarbonization advances eleven projects through materials with substantially lower levels of embodied carbon emissions

Albany, Buffalo, New York City, and Rochester metropolitan areas will each receive $1 million made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act

Hurricane Preparedness Week is an opportunity to prepare ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season; New creative highlights the impact of Superstorm Sandy on communities and the importance of preparation

Con Edison has finished building a six-mile-long transmission line in Queens that will carry increasingly renewable electricity, enabling the retirement of inefficient, polluting power plants.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Climate Officer and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala today announced New York City is extending the successful water bill amnesty program announced in January for an additional month—through May 31, 2023—to help New Yorkers save money while also clearing debt.

Future Housing Initiative Will Speed Up Creation of 3,000 New, Carbon-Neutral, Affordable Homes; Supports Shared Climate Goals of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 85 Percent by 2050, Delivering More Than 35 Percent of Benefits of Clean Energy Investments to Disadvantaged Communities

Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, San Francisco, and New York make top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency and reducing emissions

The New York State Senate passed legislation to mark Earth Day and further advance New York’s nation-leading efforts to preserve natural resources and protect waterways.

Amazon Has Paid More Than $1 Million to Satisfy Outstanding Violations

Advancing Commitment to ACCESSolar, Which Aims to Achieve 30 Megawatts of Solar by 2026, Reducing Electricity Rates for Low-to-Moderate-Income Households Solicitation invites partners to submit plans for 10 megawatts of solar panels to be installed on NYCHA buildings beginning in 2024.

City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality” Will Remove Zoning Barriers to Greener Energy, Buildings, Transportation, and Water and Waste Systems

Anchor of Center for Climate Solutions Initiative, “New York Climate Exchange” Will Be 400,000-Square-Foot Campus Dedicated to Research, Education, and Public Programs Addressing Global Climate Crisis. The Center for Climate Solutions Initiative Will Create 7,000 Permanent Jobs and $1 Billion in Economic Impact, Exchange Will Be Built With 100-Percent Union Labor at Prevailing Wages and Add 4.5 Acres of New Open Space

Data from the largest urban air monitoring program of any U.S. city show annual average levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitric oxide (NO) have declined 40%, 38% and 58%, respectively since 2009

President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person has a right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in a healthy community – now and into the future.

Initiatives in Plan Focus on Protecting New Yorkers from Climate Threats, Improving Quality of Life, Building the Green Economy

New Inventory Shows That Buildings, Transportation, and Food Represent New York City’s Top Three Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions; City Also Launches Corporate Challenge to Reduce Private Sector Food Emissions by 25 Percent

Adams Administration and partners seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reconnect communities along the expressway from the Harlem River to the Hutchinson River Parkway; Study will develop a community vision to minimize the harm the Cross Bronx has caused to families and communities along the expressway

When Completed, Underground Storage Tanks Will Dramatically Reduce Pollution into the Gowanus Canal; 3.6 Acres of Public Waterfront Space to Include Waterfront Esplanades; Spaces for Community Gathering, Performances, and Environmental Education; a Kayak Launch; and Ecosystem Restoration

The “learning pilot” will provide up to $1.1M in emergency funding to low- and moderate-income households in need after a major flooding event; Pilot harnesses innovative “parametric” model to provide money to CNYCN to assist communities in times of natural disasters

Facing $150 billion annually in direct costs from climate-related disasters, the current system of disaster recovery in the U.S. is failing many families and communities. Most households struggle with timely access to sufficient financial support for the wide-ranging expenses disasters impose. And without adequate financial resources for recovery, natural disasters can become tipping points that set back hard-earned financial gains — especially for low-income households.

The innovative approach to stormwater management follows the expansion of the City’s Cloudburst Program to protect residents and property from extreme rainfall events in flood-prone areas throughout New York City

First 80 of hundreds of new curbside parking spaces reserved for carshare vehicles will be installed starting today in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, with a focus on equitable distribution. DOT’s carshare pilot had encouraging results: greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled declined 7% and 6%, respectively; for every one car shared vehicle, four personal vehicles were either not purchased or sold.

Goldman’s Letter Supports FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funded Projects That Will Reduce Risk to Vulnerable Communities from Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events; City has Successful Track Record of Implementing Federal Hazard Mitigation Funded Projects; Letter Supported by 11 Members of NY Congressional Delegation

City Also Announces Completion of Installation of 250 Smart Composting Bins with Additional 150 on the Way; Queens Residents — Who Proved Curbside Program to Be Successful, Scalable Model – to Receive Free NYC Compost This Spring

Limited Time Only Program Offers Relief to Nearly 200,000; Customers With Unpaid, Late Water Bills to Avoid Enforcement Actions; $1.2 Billion Owed Poses Threat to NYC’s Water Infrastructure and Could Lead to Additional Rate Hikes

Resilient solar installations with battery backup at FDNY firehouses is step forward towards clean power, and reduce pollution and the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses in communities across the city/

New York City joined the City-Business Climate Alliance (CBCA) in 2019. CBCA has supported the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice to work with the business community to further advance the city’s climate action plan. With a target of carbon neutrality by 2050, the city cannot succeed without collaboration across the private, institutional and non-profit sectors.

$390 Million Projects Will Develop Innovative Methods to Absorb, Store, and Transfer Stormwater Caused by Sudden, Heavy Downpours; City Announces Four New Cloudburst Sites in Corona, Kissena Park, Parkchester, and East New York

Vehicles Include Electric Transit Vans and Pick-Up Trucks for Agencies Citywide, and Electric Refuse Trucks and Hybrid Plug-In Street Sweepers for DSNY; New Investments in Electric Vehicle Fleet Made Possible by $10.1 Million in Federal Grant Funding

Board Members Tasked with Advising on and Guiding Long-Term Sustainability and Resiliency Goals of NYC

Major Project Labor Agreement Executed with New York State Building and Construction Trades to Ensure Line is Constructed by Union Workers; Infrastructure Development Expected to Bring $3.5 Billion in Economic Benefits to New Yorkers and Create Nearly 1,400 Family-Sustaining Jobs; Accelerates Progress to Achieve New York's Goal of 70 Percent of Electricity Statewide from Renewable Sources by 2030 on Path to a Zero-Emission Grid

Announces $14.5 Million in new Funding for Clean Streets and Parks; Adams Administration Will End ‘No Man’s Land’ Areas of Dirty Conditions Around Five Boroughs That Have Been Neglected; Mayor Adams Doubles Down on Cleanliness Investments After July Cleanliness Funding Already Showing Results; DSNY to Add 200 New Sanitation Workers to Keep Public Spaces Clean

“Rainy Day Play” urges New Yorkers to connect with real-time flood data

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is transforming how New York City children get to school, accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles, and producing cleaner air for our communities. That is the message delivered today by EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Walter Mugdan, Mayor Eric Adams, and other state and local leaders on the steps of City Hall in New York. EPA is making rebate awards nearing $18,500,000 available to three New York City school districts, allowing the purchase of 51 new clean school buses to take the streets.

New York City was celebrated as one of 20 finalists for a 2022 C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award at a ceremony held on October 19 at the C40 World Mayors Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The award celebrates the most impactful projects or programs spearheaded by cities from around the world to tackle the climate crisis. Earlier this year, NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda made NYC a contender in the “United to accelerate immediate action in critical sectors” category. NYC was up against Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, and Seoul – Addis Ababa and Amsterdam were selected as the winners.

A Nation’s Largest School Electrification Effort, “Leading the Charge” Will Be City’s Most Impactful Energy-Saving Initiative Under Local Law 97; Electrification Retrofit Projects Will Prioritize Environmental Justice Communities, Eliminating No. 4 Heating Oil by 2026 Throughout School System and Installing Upgraded, More Efficient LED Lighting at 800 Schools; Investment Will Help Develop Next Generation Green Workforce

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), New York City, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently held press conferences to discuss its progress in executing the Superstorm Sandy Coastal Risk Reduction Program—a comprehensive decade-long effort designed to increase coastal storm risk reduction measures for residents of communities across the tri-state.

BMCR Will Reduce Flood Risk – From Both Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge – For Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers, Including Those Living in Two Bridges; “Climate Strong Communities” Program Will Accelerate Design of Projects in Areas Left Unaddressed by Sandy Recovery Funding and Historically Facing Deeper Impacts as a Result of Climate Change

Three University-Led Proposals Offer Visions for Leading Institution Dedicated to Education, Training, and Development of Equitable Climate Solutions; Building on “Blueprint for NYC’s Economic Recovery”; Mayor Adams’ Vision for Governors Island Will Position New York City as Climate Leader With 10-Year Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy Approaching, Creating 7,000 Permanent Jobs and $1 Billion in Economic Impact.

At the C40 World Mayors Summit, mayors unite to drive the creation of 50 million good, green jobs by 2030. Led by C40 Chair and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, cities continue to demonstrate that they are at the forefront of action to tackle the climate emergency C40 research shows investing in urban climate action will halve emissions and create a third more jobs than continuing with business as usual. Jobs will be created across sectors like construction, transport, energy and health and care industries.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a significant expansion of the city’s Precision Employment Initiative, which connects New Yorkers at risk of gun violence with career readiness and job placement programs. The program, run in partnership BlocPower and a number of community-based organizations, will increase its capacity to serve up to 3,000 New Yorkers thanks to the administration’s $54 million investment in the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Adopted Budget, helping to reduce unemployment, promote sustainability, and bolster long-term public safety in underserved areas throughout the city.

New Rules and List of Covered Buildings Provide Additional Clarity for Compliance with Local Law 97 as Adams Administration Makes Progress on Meeting Aggressive Climate Goals; NYC Accelerator Program Has Already Helped 12,900 Buildings Since 2015 with Energy Efficiency Projects and Local Law 97 Compliance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District announces the public release of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for the New York- New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries coastal storm risk management feasibility study (NYNJHAT Study). The report was completed in cooperation with the non-federal sponsors, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as the study partners, New York Department of State and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice

City Has Accelerated the Expansion of Electric Vehicle Fleet, Meeting Electric Vehicle Goals Three Years Ahead of Schedule; Critical Investments in Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Discounts for TLC-Licensed Drivers Will Speed Up Electric Vehicle Adoption Among Privately-Owned Vehicles and Taxi Fleet

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Qiana Mickie as director of the newly-created Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture. As director, Mickie will oversee the administration’s efforts to support, strengthen, and expand the city’s network of community gardens and urban farms, in alignment with Mayor Adams’ vision for a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable city.

Action Will Improve Local Air Quality and Reduce Noise Pollution, Waste From Construction to Support Climate and Health Goals. New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed Clean Construction Executive Order 23, which requires the city’s capital project agencies to commit to actions that will lower embodied carbon — greenhouse gas emissions arising from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials — from municipal construction projects. The actions taken by EO 23 will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and noise pollution citywide. They will also ensure that any construction funded by new federal infrastructure and climate bill funding will use sustainable materials, equipment, and practices.

Six Public Colleges Selected Will Utilize City Funding to Create and Shape New Green Energy Curriculum; Programs to Provide Needed Certification for New Green Jobs and Provide Students with Research Opportunities in Emerging Fields; Majority of Funding Devoted to Programs Specifically Around the Offshore Wind Industry; Building off the City’s $191 Million Commitment

Initial Team Arrived in Puerto Rico Tuesday, Larger Multi-Agency Team Deploying This Week to Include Members of New York City Emergency Response Agencies; New York City Stands Ready to Assist Dominican Republic, Other Affected Countries, as Damage Is Assessed.

New Operator Will Oversee Implementation of Expanded M/W/DBE Training Program to Include Green Construction Components Ahead of City Investments in Building Retrofits. New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for operators to provide training, technical assistance, and access to public contract opportunities to the tenth cohort of ConstructNYC participants.

NYC Parks today is marking climate week with a suite of tree canopy announcements – including celebrating a milestone planting season; furthering its commitment to increasing planting equitably and targeting plantings in areas that need trees most with a $112 million allocation from the Adams administration; and partnering with the Natural Areas Conservancy to continue to study the cooling effects of tree canopy in urban natural areas.

DOB’s First ever Climate-Focused Bureau Will be Led by Newly Appointed Deputy Commissioner and City Government Veteran Laura Popa. Department of Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich today announced the creation of DOB’s first-ever solely dedicated Sustainability Bureau to oversee and spearhead all sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives at the Department. This includes the implementation of Local Law 97 of 2019, which caps carbon emissions from the City’s largest buildings.

Partners from Academic Institutions, NGOs, and Private Sector to Work with NYC’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice to develop data and analysis on future climate conditions and the socio-economic impacts of climate risks.

New York City’s Nation-Leading Green Infrastructure Program Now Includes Thousands of Rain Gardens, Bluebelts, Green Roofs, Other Assets Across Five Boroughs

Administration Will Prioritize Lower-Income Communities That Lack Access to Affordable Transportation and Job Opportunities for New Greenways; Plan Will Envision New Green Spaces, Enhance Quality of Life, and Improve Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Along With Waterfront Access; Grant Builds on Mayor Adams’ Nearly $50 Million Investment in Central Queens and Southwest Brooklyn Greenway Projects.

Recognizing its leadership in addressing climate change, New York City was selected as one of 20 finalists for the 2022 C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award. The awards celebrate the most ambitious and impactful projects or programs spearheaded by cities from around the world to tackle the climate crisis. The theme of this year’s awards is “United in Action,” and NYC is a contender in the category of “United to accelerate immediate action in critical sectors” for NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda.

First Ever Full-Borough Composting Program Will Collect Yard Waste and Food Scraps Weekly Starting October 3 for All Queens Residents, Providing Service to 2.2 Million New Yorkers

Midea America and Gradient Selected by NYPA to Develop New Heat Pump Technology and Produce 30,000 Initial Units; Advanced Heating and Cooling Solutions Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improve Resident Comfort. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York Power Authority (NYPA), and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are moving forward with the Clean Heat for All Challenge through a planned $70 million initial investment in the development and production of 30,000 new heat pump units for use in New York City Public Housing facilities.

NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley announced today that the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project, which is enhancing parks while creating a 2.4-mile long flexible flood barrier extending from Montgomery Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side up to Asser Levy Playground at East 25th Street, has been selected to receive an “Envision Gold Award” for sustainability from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).

ESCR Project Will Help Protect Communities from Future Storm Surge and Sea-Level Rise, Improve Access Via Expanded Connections Between Communities and Waterfront, Provide Enhanced Public Space with Upgraded Facilities and Resilient Design; Project Will Create Nearly 1,000 New Jobs for New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala, and New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Commissioner Zach Iscol today released the Rainfall Ready NYC action plan — a plan to prepare the city government and everyday New Yorkers for more extreme rainfall in the future. As climate change brings more extreme weather to the five boroughs, the city is making significant investments in infrastructure to keep New Yorkers safe, and today’s action plan outlines the additional steps New Yorkers can take to protect themselves and their property.

Three Citywide Zoning Text Amendments Will Support Small Businesses and Accelerate City’s Economic Recovery, Tackle Housing Shortage and Create Affordable Housing, and Accelerate Transition to Renewable Energy; Beginning in Bronx and Brooklyn, City Will Plan for Next Generation of Economic Hubs in All Five Boroughs, Take Steps to Cut Red Tape While Investing in Communities and Centering Equity

Milestone Investment In Outer-Borough Greenways Will Fill Gaps In Existing Greenway Routes With Focus On Connecting Communities to New York City’s Greater Park System. New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Executive Budget includes $47.6 million for Brooklyn and Queens greenway improvements outlined in Destination: Greenways!, a plan by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT). The investment will fill gaps in existing greenway routes in central Queens and along Brooklyn’s southwest shoreline, with a focus on connecting communities to New York City’s greater park system.

City Will Save $13.7 Million Through New Measure as Part of Upcoming Executive Budget; City Car Fleet Will Shrink to Bloomberg-Era Levels, With Focus on Reduction of Vehicles Used for Employee Commuting. New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a reduction of the city’s vehicle fleet by at least 855 vehicles in an effort to save taxpayer dollars and reduce carbon emissions. The four percent reduction of the on-road fleet will focus on non-emergency vehicles, and will reduce the city’s fleet to its size in the Bloomberg administration. In all, the plan announced today is expected to result in 5.13 million fewer miles driven per year — representing a 2,072 metric ton reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

Launched on Earth Day, ‘Building Action NYC’ Will Support Buildings in Making Energy Upgrades — Making Buildings More Resilient, Creating Thousands of Green Jobs, and Supporting Long-Term Development of Green Workforce. With Nearly 10,000 Buildings Already Aided Through ‘NYC Accelerator,’ Building Owners, Property Managers, and Developers Can Access Free Support to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Lower Costs, and Comply With Local Law

Joint Effort Marks Milestone in Addressing Legacy Lead Contamination at Red Hook Ball Fields in Brooklyn. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Parks and Recreation Commissioner Sue Donoghue, and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 Administrator Lisa F. Garcia were today joined by elected leaders and environmental justice advocates to open four new and remediated fields in the Red Hook Recreation Area in Brooklyn. The updates to ball fields 5-8 were funded by an $18.2 million grant by the city, and are part of a phased-in environmental remediation and reconstruction effort of the fields in the area, receiving nearly $130 million in investments.

$670,000 Project Funded Through City’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program; 32,000-Square-Foot Green Roof Captures Approximately 3.5 Million Gallons of Stormwater in Typical Year; Rooftop Farm Improves Air Quality, Promotes Biodiversity, Reduces Carbon Footprint of Building.

Terminal to Become One of Largest Offshore Wind Port Facilities in Nation; Agreement Will Create Major Economic Opportunity and Investments, Support 13,000 Local Jobs Over Time and Over 1,000 at SBMT

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointments of his climate leadership team that will focus on environmental protection and environmental justice across New York City. Mayor Adams appointed Rohit T. Aggarwala as chief climate officer and commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Vincent Sapienza as chief operations officer of DEP, and Kizzy Charles-Guzman as executive director of the new Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) — which consolidates multiple city agencies into one. Mayor Adams highlighted these accomplished environmentalists’ proven track record of promoting cleaner air, advancing climate resiliency, and protecting New Yorkers.