Apr. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway New York City’s waste reduction efforts are entering a new phase this week, as the city’s sanitation agency begins enforcing mandatory composting laws with fines for non-compliance. Starting today, April 1, residents must separate food waste from regular trash or risk a $25 fine from the Department of…
Nov. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Cambria Heights residents are working to revitalize their community garden. In late July, the small group gathered to begin working on reopening the 227th Street Community Garden located at 116-98 227th St. Sam Riddell, the garden’s general coordinator, said the green space has been defunct since…