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National Grid Wants to Raise New Yorkers' Natural Gas Rates by 17%
Written by Bill Morris on May 05, 2023
Utility blames rate hike request on inflation and the cost of complying with climate laws.
Program has so far collected a fraction of the $1.2 billion owed to the city.
Homeowners for a Stronger New York joins fight for help in reducing carbon emissions.
Building Staffs Are Stretched Thin by New Garbage Set-Out Times
Written by Bill Morris on April 27, 2023
Co-op and condo boards struggling to comply with a new anti-rat measure.
City Seeks to Remove Zoning Barriers to Green Retrofits
April 28, 2023
Good news for co-op and condo boards struggling to comply with Local Law 97.
Rats! Pushback Begins Over Changes in Garbage Set-Out Times
Written by Bill Morris on March 02, 2023
Some co-ops and condos are switching to private haulers as city targets rats.
Co-op Board Collaborates to Bring a Fusty Lobby Up to Date
April 25, 2023
Working with a design professional can yield long-term benefits.
U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand have proposed new federal rules.
NYSERDA Grants Help Multifamily Buildings Cut Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 19, 2023
Funds will help a co-op and a condo pay for retrofits and avoid fines.
Plan to "Tear Down Those Sidewalk Sheds!" Gains Steam
April 17, 2023
Support grows for campaign to expedite dismantling of ubiquitous sidewalk sheds.
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