 "New York City Council Approves Law Requiring Restaurant Chains to Label High-Sugar Foods")
The New York City Council approved a law this Thursday that requires restaurant chains with fifteen or more locations to mark foods that have a large amount of sugar with a specific icon. Specifically, these chains must be guided by the levels of added sugar recommended by the US Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) or … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul announced three offshore wind projects and 22 onshore renewable energy projects on Tuesday, what she described as the largest state investment in renewable energy in US history. Once completed, these projects will be able to power 2.6 million New York homes with renewable energy and satisfy approximately 12 percent of New York’s … Read more
%20ES%20MN%20$100%20Families%20with%20Children%20CLEAN_127796032_324 "New York State to Provide 0 Economic Support Payment to Low-Income Families with Children")
“100 dollars is 100 dollars,” said Fabio Vásquez. If you are a resident of New York State, have minor children, and qualify as a low-income person, you may be eligible to receive this extra help, as Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week that the state has $12 million in federal funds to deliver a one-time … Read more
%20ES%20MN%20Asylum%20Families%2060%20days%20CG_127786295_833 "Concerns and Challenges Surrounding the Relocation of Asylum-Seeking Families in New York City")
Dozens of families wait for the arrival of the school bus outside the former Hotel Row in Midtown, one of the shelters for asylum seekers in the city. For many, the recent policy change announced by the Mayor’s Office – in which they will have a maximum period of two months to relocate – is … Read more
%20ES%20BK%20Bridge%20Illegal%20Vendors%20CG_127724024_1929 "Proposal to Prohibit Sales on Brooklyn Bridge and Other NYC Bridges: Impact on Vendors and Community")
As the day goes by, more and more people arrive at the Brooklyn Bridge and the number of vendors also multiplies. “It doesn’t look good, but one also has to think about the needs of the people who need to survive in this big city,” said Adela Monroy. Precisely due to the number of tourists … Read more
%20es%20Mn%20DSNY%20Container%20Plan%20CG_127727983_2736 "Trash Containerization: Improving Sanitation and Eliminating Rats in NYC")
Trash in containers, rather than left in bags on the sidewalk, will soon be the norm not only for businesses in the city, but also for homes with 9 units or less. The mayor at a news conference Wednesday said the changes they’ve made to trash regulations in recent months are working. “Residential garbage containerization … Read more
After shaking hands with several members of the National Guard, Governor Katy Hochul thanked them and made an important announcement: “The National Guard will deploy 150 additional uniformed personnel, who will join the mission of helping immigrants seeking asylum, in total 2,200 troops, 250 of them will be specifically in charge of handling each case,” … Read more
We have sent 15,800 migrants on buses from Texas to New York, said Texas Governor Greg Abbott during his visit to the city. However, the more than 100,000 immigrants have been sent, according to him, by the administration of President Joe Biden. Almost 3 million immigrants have arrived at the border since April 2022. Since … Read more
%20Mayor%20Climate%20Announcement%20PKG%20CG_127491183_588 "Mayors from Around the World Gather in New York for Climate Week Discussions")
Regarding climate week, the mayors of several cities around the world met in New York to discuss and share policies and strategies for the environment. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and President of C-40, led this first dialogue between leaders where counterparts from cities such as Milan, Rio de Janeiro and, of course, the host … Read more
In the midst of the growing housing crisis in the five boroughs, Mayor Adams presents a new plan to create 100,000 new homes to alleviate the city’s serious housing crisis and the shelter system. The proposed reforms, which Adams announced in remarks at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, represent his administration’s most comprehensive and … Read more