City Council Wrestles With Street Vending Rules

Bills would decriminalize violations and lift a permit cap, making life easier for thousands of unlicensed sellers. Opponents voice fears of chaotic sidewalks and unfair competition.

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‘Maintenance Artist’ Tells Story of ’70s Performer Who Became a Hero to ‘Garbage Men’

A new documentary explores the life and work of Mierle Laderman Ukeles, who compared the indignities suffered by women to those endured by sanitation workers, forced to clean up messes they didn’t make.

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Trash Containerization Comes to Harlem

Several Manhattan neighborhoods now have large curbside bins for residents’ trash. Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the program as a way to keep rats at bay.

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The Next Phase of New York City’s ‘Trash Revolution’ Is Here

Large residential buildings in West Harlem are now required to put trash in large bins on the street instead of in piles on the curb. The mayor wants to expand the idea citywide.

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‘Don’t Do New York Dirty’ Means ‘Don’t Litter’

A new campaign will try to persuade New Yorkers to trash their trash.

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Jessica Tisch: NYPD Commissioner, Heiress and Maybe a Future Mayor

“I don’t see it,” Jessica Tisch says. It is already a complicated life overhauling the Police Department, working for Eric Adams and keeping the Trump administration at bay.

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New York Is Getting Strict About Composting. Here’s What to Know.

Starting April 1, buildings that don’t separate compostable waste from trash will face fines.

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Why Did New York’s Streets Seem Extra Salty This Winter?

The city didn’t actually spread more salt than usual. But it may have seemed that way, according to the Sanitation Department, because there was less snow and rain.

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Putting Trash in Trash Cans? Good Luck With That, New Yorkers Say.

Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.

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How to Compost in New York

New York City has extended its curbside composting program to all five boroughs. Here’s how to sort through the heap of rules and guidelines.

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