It’s Pollution Prevention Week
Every year, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes a week in September as Pollution Prevention Week. This year it’s September
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Health & Safety
Closure of the Comment Period for NYCHA’s Proposed E-Bike Policy
In June, NYCHA proposed a new policy prohibiting e-bikes and e-bike batteries inside our buildings, and we invited residents and
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September Is National Preparedness Month
Are you prepared for an emergency? Act now to prepare for the emergencies that could affect us where we live
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Meet the EHS Lead Oversight Team (LOT)
NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department’s (EHS) Lead Oversight Team (LOT) oversees all lead-based paint (LBP) activities to identify, prevent,
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Meet the EHS Integrated Pest Management Oversight Team (IPMOT)
NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department’s (EHS) Integrated Pest Management Oversight Team (IPMOT) oversees pest mitigation and extermination measures to
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July Is Extreme Heat Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines extreme heat as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid
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Proposed New Policy Related to E-Bikes and E-Bike Batteries; Reminder About Prohibition of Gas-Powered Vehicles
NYCHA is proposing a new policy prohibiting e-bikes and e-bike batteries inside of its buildings.
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Healthy Happenings
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department’s Spring/Summer Newsletter Message from NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Officer Greetings, and welcome
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