NYC Environmental Protection

Energy & Environment

NYC failed to enforce water tank law, council health chair finds

After neglect was exposed, seven reform bills are being debated.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

Policy

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Health Care

Missing water tank reports at many NYC hospitals

Rust, muck and pigeons cited at facilities that house the city’s most vulnerable.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

Policy

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New York City

DOI to investigate 'city’s failure' on water tanks

Councilman Torres to trigger inquiry, while he and Levine craft legislative response.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

News & Politics

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Energy & Environment

Is Exxon Mobil the next Philip Morris?

NYC is suing oil companies for damage caused by climate change. Will it work?

By JOHN LIGHT

Policy

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The drinking water supply for offices of the New York City Department of Sanitation doesn’t even have a roof – just a tattered tarp.

Energy & Environment

Lax oversight, dubious testing in water tanks pose health risks

Cockroaches. Pigeons. Rats. They could be in your water – and NYC wouldn’t know.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

Policy

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Energy & Environment

Can New York keep climate change at bay?

A discussion on sustainability with the city and state's leading environmental officials.

By CITY & STATE

Policy

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Energy & Environment

When environmental protection becomes personal

An interview with New York City Council Committee Chairman Costa Constantinides.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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Energy & Environment

New York’s 4 biggest environmental threats

How the state is addressing them and where it’s falling short.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Energy & Environment

How fishermen could thwart Cuomo’s offshore wind master plan

A federal lawsuit may be the last best shot to save their livelihoods.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

Policy

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