To defeat the rats, you must contain the trash.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.There’s a new front in the city’s war on rats and it can be found in bodegas, restaurants, grocery stores and cafes.
“We will keep our streets cleaner for longer,” Adams said. “It would vastly improve the cleanliness and quality of life across the five boroughs.” “One of the new things that you'll see as part of these rules is much more flexibility on where those containers can be stored, and it's because we know every business is different and we try to be as accommodating as possible,” Tisch said.
The city is also proposing that chain businesses with five or more locations – including franchises – must use trash cans with lids. Public hearings must be held on that proposal before it can go into effect.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks to make announcement on last day of class for NYC public schoolsMayor Eric Adams is set to make an announcement Tuesday as students and teachers marked the last day of class at New York City public schools.
Read more »
Mayor Adams mandates daily ‘mindful breathing’ exercises in NYC public schoolsAll New York City public schools will soon be required to offer 2 to 5 minutes of mindful breathing exercises to students every day.
Read more »
Mayor Adams says 12th migrant relief center slated for vacant college dorm in ManhattanThe site, at Third Avenue and 97th Street, will serve more than 500 families.
Read more »
Watters tells NYC Mayor Adams to look at Trudeau, not city pizza ovensNew York City Mayor Eric Adams is under fire for floating a ban on wood-fired ovens to combat global warming, leading one protester to throw slices of pizza over his gate.
Read more »
NYC now processing DNA on firearms used to commit crimes 'faster than ever'Mayor Eric Adams issued a warning on Monday to anyone who uses guns to commit crimes.
Read more »
NYC warns of diminished air quality again due to Canadian wildfires. Will N.J. be affected?New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned residents they could diminished air quality on Wednesday.
Read more »