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AM Zohran Mamdani announces tree-planting partnership with ‘Rise Light and Power’ and ‘Big Reuse’ to improve air quality in Queens

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Dec. 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 9, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and Rise Light & Power have announced a new streetscape beautification and tree-planting partnership with Big Reuse in Western Queens. Big Reuse is a nonprofit organization that fights climate change through community-based environmental and zero-waste initiatives. Executive Director Justin… Read more »

Community rallies to preserve Queensbridge composting as Parks Dept. eviction looms

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Apr. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Apr. 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Elected officials and environmental advocates rallied on the grounds of a nationally recognized community composting site in Long Island City on Friday to prevent the NYC Parks Department from evicting the non-profit organization that operates it. The Long Island City composting site underneath… Read more »