Coronavirus Update: De Blasio Announces Creation Of 'Food Czar'"This is a brand new concept and it reflects the reality of what we're dealing with today," de Blasio said.
New Sack Available After Single-Use Plastic Bags Banned On March 1Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia shows CBSN New York Dana Tyler the new reusable bag meant to replace single-use plastic bags in New York City and elsewhere around the state starting on March 1.
NYC Department Of Sanitation Tells Food Industry It Plans To Make Composting More Of A PriorityThe city's Department of Sanitation is making it clear: focusing on food waste is no waste of time.
NYCHA Monitor Blasts City's Lead Testing, Remediation EffortsThe federal monitor appointed to oversee the overhaul of the New York City Housing Authority sent a blistering letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio's interim NYCHA head Kathryn Garcia.
Kathryn Garcia Starts Job As Interim Chair Of NYCHAThe new head of public housing in New York City had a busy first day on the job on Saturday.
NYC Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia Tapped To Take Over NYCHAKathryn Garcia will work with the federal government to overhaul the city’s public housing system.
De Blasio Names Sanitation Commissioner Garcia Interim NYCHA ChairLast week, the city struck a deal with the federal government to overhaul the agency.
How Will 2019's Styrofoam Ban Affect You?New York City Sanitation Commissioner talks about the city's ban on Styrofoam set to affect restaurants and other businesses in the city starting next year.
Major Trash Backlog Persists In NYC 8 Days After SnowstormFriday marked eight days since a snowstorm struck New York City, and the city was still dealing with it.
‘Sweet Spot’ With Mike Sugerman: Talking TrashGarbage and recycling in New York City can be confusing, unless you know a guy who knows a guy.
Sanitation Dept. Ready Ahead Of Time For Post-NYE Cleanup In Times SquareFor the city’s sanitation workers assigned to Times Square, their job starts long before the first piece of confetti falls to ring in the New Year.
CBS2 Demands Answers: Lack Of Plowed Streets Sparks Frustration In Queens, The BronxA desperate plea for plows continues from residents of Queens and the Bronx Monday morning after being clobbered by a major winter storm over the weekend.
Changes In Recycling Pickup Leaves Mountains Of Trash Bags On UWS StreetsPiles of trash have been blocking sidewalks in the Manhattan neighborhood, as Upper West Side residents wait for a much-needed pickup.
Wednesday Warm-Up Allows For Some Snow And Ice Removal In New York CityTaking advantage of a brief "warm" spell, an army of sanitation workers spent all day Wednesday trying to clear city streets of ice and snow. But many residents were wondering why they had not seen trucks and plows sooner.