Tag: Department of Sanitation
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Smart compost bins prove elusive in Midtown
A city pilot program to increase composting accessibility has come up short in Midtown.
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Rodent complaints remain high under new rat czar
The number of 311 complaints about rodents in Manhattan remains elevated, despite New York City’s renewed efforts to boost sanitation.
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New City Sanitation Program Has Critics and Fans
Midtown residents and local environmentalists have mixed opinions on whether the trash pickup in Times Square is getting any better around the neighborhood or enough to have an impact.
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Complaints About Chelsea’s Dirty Sidewalks Soar as Tourism Returns
As tourism returns, some Chelsea residents feel sidewalks are dirtier than ever, but the New York Department of Sanitation doesn’t see it as a problem.
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What most businesses don’t know: sidewalk signs are illegal
Business employees in Hell’s Kitchen say sidewalk advertisement signs are important to attract customers, but residents say they’re hazardous clutter on already crowded sidewalks. According to the New York Department of Sanitation Rules and Regulations, they’re illegal and could cost businesses hundreds of dollars in fines.
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