Smart compost bins prove elusive in Midtown
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A city pilot program to increase composting accessibility has come up short in Midtown.
Environmental Concerns Over Alleged Con Ed Water Dumping
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Midtown-based civic group plans to sure Con Ed over alleged Clean Water Act violations.
Murray Hill Locals Want City to Address Neighborhood’s Tree Shortage
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A group of Murray Hill residents want more trees planted in their neighborhood but said a lack of communication from the Park’s Department has kept them waiting for years.
The three Rs — plus waste management
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Starting this year, 100 schools across NYC set up an ambitious goal: To become zero waste facilities within five years.