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Mayor Adams Discusses Compost Expansion and Leadership Challenges Amid City Hall Resignations on NY1

In an interview on NY1’s “Mornings on 1,” Mayor Eric Adams discussed the citywide expansion of New York’s composting program alongside Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The program aims to reduce landfill use and curb the rat population by encouraging composting of food and yard waste. Enforcement of mandatory participation will begin in April 2025. Mayor…

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NYC Council Enhances Delivery Worker Protections and More

The New York City Council voted on July 14, 2025, to boost protections for delivery workers, ensuring better pay, transparency, and safety for those delivering food, groceries, and other goods. This builds on past efforts to improve the fast-growing delivery sector. The Council also passed laws to support displaced tenants, increase transparency about deaths at…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces First Annual Increase In Minimum Pay Rate For App-Based Restaurant Delivery Workers

Minimum Hourly Rate Is Now $19.56 and Will Be Adjusted Annually for Inflation. Workers Now Earn Nearly $850 Million More Annually Since Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Began Enforcing Minimum Pay Rate – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today…

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Governor Hochul Announces $265 Million in Funding for New York Water Infrastructure Improvements, Including Lead Pipe Replacements

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has approved $265 million in financial aid for water infrastructure projects across the state. This funding includes $30 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants to help 30 communities identify and replace lead service lines in drinking water systems. The investment…

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