By Dr. Mercola
It was a sad day in October 2015 when researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) announced they had detected plastic litter on the surface of Arctic waters. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Rafael Espinal
E-Scooters & E-Bikes May Be Legal In NYC From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez, Fernando Cabrera and Rafael Espinal announced legislation that will legalize E-scooters and E-bikes in the City of New York, headlining four bills that encompass a legislative package introduced today at the New York City Council Stated Meeting. Continue Reading →
Uptown Council Member Rodriguez, And Others Announce E-Bike And E-Scooter Bill Package
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28, 2018; 12:00 PM EST, uptown Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez, Fernando Cabrera, Rafael Espinal, Margaret Chin …
New York City To Enforce New, Expand Calorie Labeling Rule
Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett announced announced that the City will being enforcing updated calorie labeling rules today. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Announces New Legal Framework Of Pedal Assist Bicycles From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that DOT will begin the rule-making process to clarify that pedal-assist bicycles are legal to operate in New York City. Continue Reading →
De Blasio Administration Announces New Measures To Expedite NYCHA Hearing System
The de Blasio Administration today announced measures to expedite major heating upgrades at public housing by 8 to 20 months, depending on the size of the project. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Ariel Palitz As The First Ever Queen Of NYC Nightlife From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Mayor de Blasio announced that Ariel Palitz, a lifelong New Yorker and nightlife professional, will be New York City’s first ever Senior Executive Director of the Office of Nightlife. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Announces Citywide Guidance And NYPD Assistance With Federal Immigration Enforcement
The de Blasio Administration today announced the issuance of citywide guidance and new NYPD protocols to clarify and institutionalize the City’s policy that it will not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration enforcement activities, and will only coordinate in limited circumstances, including where there is a public safety risk. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And Others Announce First In The Nation Divest From Fossil Fuel
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and other trustees of the City’s $189 Billion pension funds today announced a goal to divest City funds from fossil fuel reserve owners within five years, which would make New York City the first major US pension plan to do so. Continue Reading →