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Rit Aggarwala, the city's Department of Environmental Protection commissioner, urges New Yorkers to conserve water as the city enters a 'drought watch.'

City Hall officials urge New Yorkers to conserve water amid drought watch

By Ethan Stark-Miller

City Council Member Keith Powers.

NYC Council wants 500 more water fountains around the boroughs – but DEP turns wrench of doubt

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Kathy Nizzari speaks at a rally supporting Intro 1073 Flaco's Law

Third part of Flaco’s Laws calls for replacing reflective building windows

By Gabriele Holtermann

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NYC converts city vehicle fleet to ‘renewable’ diesel, but is it really clean?

By Ben Brachfeld

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Queens

NYC tap water may taste slightly different as repair on major water supply system starts

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Queens

Rep. Meng propels clean energy with $3.8 million for offshore wind jobs

By Iryna Shkurhan

Rep. Torres accuses utility company Con Edison of price gouging, says Bronx residents pay highest rates in NYC

By Emily Swanson

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Queens

Lawmakers Meng, AOC, Meeks and Schumer secure $190 million to address destructive flooding in Queens

By Iryna Shkurhan

A rending of the + Pool on the East River.

Manhattan’s Pier 35 chosen as location for long-awaited plus-shaped East River swimming pool

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at at a microphone campaigning

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly admits to dumping dead bear cub in Central Park 10 years ago

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Queens

Op-ed | Saving our shade: The urgent need for robust tree care policies in New York City

By Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams

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Brooklyn

Summer weather: Adams rolls out new preparations for extreme heat, poor air quality

By Ethan Stark-Miller & Brooklyn Paper staff

Mayor Adams announces summer weather prep program

Summer weather: Mayor Adams rolls out new preparations for extreme heat, poor air quality

By Ethan Stark-Miller

State court revives suit to overturn Local Law 97 on appeal, potentially imperiling landmark climate law

By Ben Brachfeld

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Queens

Queens Council Member proposes a new bill to have NYC DOT and Parks team-up for tree care

By Anthony Medina

Con Ed crew deals with flooded street in Manhattan amid climate change

Brooklyn

What does NYC’s future look like? Extremely hot and wet, a city climate report finds

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

A police officer in front of arrested climate protesters in Tribeca

Climate protesters arrested for blocking the entrance of Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters

By Dean Moses

Suffolk County Water Authority wants funds to bring water to Manorville and Riverhead residents on the North Fork

Faucet Fix: East End Cheers New Federal Drinking Water Pollution Limits

By Timothy Bolger

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NY HEAT Act could bring big energy savings to Bronx households

By Emily Swanson

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Queens

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivers ‘State of the Borough’ address, focuses on green energy projects, hydroponics labs and affordable housing

By Athena Dawson

Rendering of Willets Point

Queens

The final goal: Willets Point plan for new NYCFC soccer stadium and hundreds of affordable apartments gets City Council approval

By Robert Pozarycki

EARTHQUAKE FALLOUT: 27 aftershocks following Friday quake that shook up New York City

By Robert Pozarycki

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City budget talks: Council gives Mayor Adams’ team an earful on potential impact of Parks Department cutbacks

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Mayor Adams announces $77M plan to boost city’s electric school bus fleet, build nation’s first truck charging depot in Hunts Point

By Steven Goodstein

More from Around New York

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Director Joel Alfonso Vargas debuts Bronx-centered film, ‘Mad Bills to Pay’

A view of the front steps of New York City Hall.

Judge rules against Trump’s effort to strip NYC education funding over trans inclusion policies

The FDNY battled a massive 5-alarm fire at a warehouse containing a lumber yard that fueled the blaze.

Hundreds of firefighters battle massive 5-alarm warehouse fire in College Point: FDNY

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From court to community: How Brooklyn’s Dreamers N Doers is changing the game for local youth