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City to Mandate Composting of Yard Waste
March 27, 2023
Mandatory program would begin in June, differs from voluntary organics recycling.
It's Official — Dirty No. 4 Fuel Oil Is on the Way Out
March 24, 2023
Mayor signs bill that will accelerate the city's ban on a prime air pollutant.
All Co-op Proprietary Leases Have an Expiration Date. When Is Yours?
Written by Bill Morris on March 16, 2023
Co-op boards risk “suicide” if they allow their lease to expire.
Co-op and Condo Boards Are Wondering: Is Our Money Safe?
Written by Bill Morris on March 15, 2023
Here are some tips as two bank collapses lead to jitters worldwide.
Co-op and condo boards can now forbid all short-term rentals.
Are Co-op and Condo Boards Waking Up to the Upside of Retrofits?
Written by Bill Morris on March 09, 2023
Realizing resistance is futile, boards are embracing energy efficiency projects.
Bill Would Ease Restrictions on Rooftop Solar Installations
March 06, 2023
Loosening fire department restrictions could boost solar for co-ops and condos.
Green Technology Coming to Co-ops and Condos of Modest Means
March 03, 2023
Brooklyn's BlocPower set to retrofit tens of thousands of apartments.
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.
Shocker: Con Edison Rates Could Soon Jump by Double Digits
February 24, 2023
Co-op and condo boards will get yet another budget squeeze.
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