NYC bounty hunters earn 25% of fines for catching idling trucks
In 2018, to combat the scourge of vehicle emissions, New York City instituted what amounts to a bounty…
Congestion pricing is here to stay. Let’s fix what it has broken in the South Bronx – Bronx Times
Congestion pricing was sold as a public health victory: fewer vehicles in Manhattan, reduced congestion, cleaner air, and…
Thousands in New York, Maryland, California To Stay Inside Over Air Quality
Air quality alerts have been issued across parts of New York, Maryland and Southern California, as the National…
Air Quality Health Advisory issued for NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued from 11:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m.…
Air quality alert for New York City area as Monday’s weather could surge into 90s
The New York metropolitan area is under an air quality alert for ground level ozone through 11 p.m…
South Bronx Unite study finds rising pollution from congestion tolls as city invests $20M in Bronx asthma programs – Bronx Times
Environmental activists in the South Bronx are warning that congestion pricing may be worsening air pollution in neighborhoods…
NYC area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, report says
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the United States east of Texas, according to The American…
Rochester nonprofit gets $180,000 from New York State for air quality study in refugee homes
ROCHESTER — A local organization received more than $180,000 in state funding on Tuesday to study air quality…
Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing is funding air quality improvements at Hunts Point Market – Bronx Times
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that funds raised from congestion pricing have gone towards improving the air quality in…
Do you remember the last White Christmas in NYC?
NEW YORK (WABC) — It’s been a long time since New York City has had a white Christmas.…
Air quality alert Tuesday for NYC, Westchester and Rockland counties
An air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for New York City and Westchester and Rockland counties. As…
New York City officials call for increased funding to investigate 9/11 air quality records
City Councilwoman Gale Brewer and Council Speaker Julie Menin are calling for a city Department of Investigation inquiry…