Category Archives: Green
MAYOR BLOOMBERG SIGNS COUNCILMAN RECCHIA’S VOC BILL INTO LAW
MANHATTAN — This afternoon, Mayor Bloomberg signed the Indoor Air Quality Bill sponsored by Councilman Recchia. The Indoor Air Quality Bill ensures that carpet retailers in New York City can only sell carpets that possess only a very low, nontoxic … Continue reading
Filed under City Council, Green, New York City, Uncategorized
Going Green in NYC
The city has launched a new Web site that outlines how New Yorkers can take simple steps to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. It’s one of the initiatives of PlaNYC, the city’s plan to reduce carbon emissions and create a … Continue reading
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Going Green in Coney kick-off
The Going Green in Coney initiative, sponsored by Con Ed and Urban Neighborhood Services, will hold its kick-off event on Monday, January 11, at Liberation Diploma Plus High School. The school is located at 2865 West 19th Street. You can … Continue reading
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Filed under Coney Island, Green
Happy Holidays!
I just sent this letter out, and wanted to share it here as well. Dear Friends, With the holiday season comes an opportunity for reflection, and as another year draws to a close, I look back on what we’ve accomplished … Continue reading
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Filed under Brooklyn, Budget, Coney Island, Cultural Affairs, Education, Green, Health, Jobs, Public safety, Web site
Local green partnership
I would like to congratulate Urban Neighborhood Services on their partnership with Con Edison for their “Going Green in Coney” campaign. This will allow families and business owners to attend local seminars on how to retrofit their dwellings for more … Continue reading
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Filed under Coney Island, Green
City Council passes green bills
Today we took a very important step in the fight against global warming. The City Council passed a package of green bills that will set a standard for cities around the county. I was proud to sponsor Intro 973, which … Continue reading
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Protecting the environment
Today I stood on the steps of City Hall with my colleagues to support an important package of green bills that will help us reduce New York City’s carbon footprint. Lighting accounts for 20 percent of a building’s energy use, … Continue reading
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Celebrating Earth Day
Today, to celebrate Earth Day, I joined Mayor Bloomberg, Speaker Quinn and my City Council colleagues to make an important announcement about comprehensive legislation that will help reduce New York City’s carbon footprint. In the six-point plan the mayor discussed … Continue reading
Good news for nonprofits
This week, Mayor Bloomberg announced a new Web site aimed at providing assistance to nonprofit organizations during the economic downturn. There are 40,000 cultural, health and social service nonprofits in New York City, and their services are needed now more … Continue reading
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