Monthly Archives: March 2016

During the first class “The Fundamentals of Home Gardening,” instructor Daryl Beyers discussed feeding, mulching, planting, pruning, watering, and weeding. Students also learned about soil and composting. Throughout the series, NYBG horticulture experts will teach participants about the basics of gardening, vegetable growing in various spaces, and budget-friendly gardening techniques.

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the launch of the NYC Industrial Developer Fund, a $150 million public/private fund to provide project financing for industrial real estate development projects in New York City.  The Fund is designed to catalyze investment in 400,000 square feet of new or renovated industrial real estate workspace across New York City, supporting the creation of as many as 1,200 quality and accessible industrial jobs by 2020.

Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein (D-Westchester/Bronx) and New York City Council Public Housing Chair Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) stood with advocates and residents to reveal the results of a shocking NYCHA damage survey today.<

In his continued efforts to improve access to affordable housing, Tom Reed announced additional federal funding for affordable housing initiatives throughout the Southern Tier through the Arbor Housing and Development organization. “Stable, affordable housing is a critical need that is just out of reach for so many, especially kids, in our region,” said Reed. “We continue to work toward caring for those individuals and we want to make sure everyone has access to the resources they need to get a hand up out of poverty. This is another part of that process.”

Ithaca Officials Have Found Elevated Levels Of Lead In More than 60 Water Sources At Their Public Schools; EPA Has Lead Contamination Experts and Experience Dealing with Lead in Schools

The New York Department of State will host a public meeting of the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, 123 William Street in New York City and 65 Court Street in Buffalo. The Meeting will be held via videoconference at all locations.

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced the launch of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) and the search for resident committee members, specifically young NYCHA resident voices to serve on the committee. As part of NextGeneration NYCHA— the Authority’s 10 year strategic plan— the Public Safety Advisory Committee will engage a variety of stakeholders to develop a NextGen Public Safety Blueprint, a plan that will incorporate current public safety efforts with additional initiatives to address crime, youth and community engagement, emergency response and preparedness, lease enforcement, and quality of life issues ranging from littering to dog owners that fail to curb their pets.

Governor Cuomo today announced proposed revisions to the state’s solid waste regulations to increase protections for public health, safety, natural resources and the environment. The proposed changes include measures to regulate previously unregulated facilities, activities, and waste streams within the state’s existing solid waste management program. The proposed revisions also streamline and reduce regulatory burdens for entities while maintaining environmental protections.

The State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation today announced progress to address perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination the public water system in the Village of Hoosick Falls and in private wells in the Town of Hoosick