Some 9.2 million lead pipes carry water into homes across the U.S., with more in Florida than any other state, according to a new Environmental Protection Agency survey that will dictate how billions of dollars to find and replace those pipes are spent. The survey released Tuesday was the first time the agency asked about lead pipes and gave the best
The Democrat senator from New York announced the funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that former President Joe Biden signed in 2021.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT requires tenants to complete and return the Protect Your Child From Lead Poisoning and Window Falls Annual Notice by Feb. 15.
A GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION turned up four recent cases of elevated lead levels in the blood of children attending three NYCHA daycare centers.
Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) announced that New York will soon receive $428,072,000 in federal funding to strengthen drinking and wastewater systems, including the
Adams joins family impacted by exposure to lead paint Borough President Eric Adams at a news event recently joined a family who has been directly
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Wire basket falls, hurting passer-by One person was injured when a metal basket, meant to prevent debris from elevated subway lines from falling on passers-by below, itself fell in Brooklyn.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization covering public education. Sign up for their newsletters here. City Council members pressed Education Department officials Wednesday on the
More than 900 New York City elementary school classrooms have tested positive for lead after inspections revealed the presence of peeling, chipped or otherwise deteriorating lead paint, according to new
An abandoned roadway, now an eyesore and dumping ground, is at the center of a longtime standoff between the Department of Transportation, community members and the city Parks Department. Walking
CM Treyger cites health risks to young children New York City’s ancient school buildings are long overdue for testing for lead paint, according to Brooklyn Councilmember Mark Treyger, who pushed
New York City’s ancient school buildings are long overdue for testing for lead paint, according to Brooklyn Councilmember Mark Treyger, who pushed for legislation to mandate testing in elementary schools
Concerns continue to rise regarding elevated lead levels in water in public schools in Brooklyn and the other four boroughs. On Thursday, March 2, the city’s five borough presidents, including
Lead levels of some water samples taken at J.H.S. 259 William McKinley have sparked concern in the school community and beyond. The New York Department of Education (DOE) sent a letter