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Climate Week NYC
From September 21st to 25th, New York City will hold a five day program addressing the urgent need for action on climate change. In partnership with the United Nations and The Climate Group, NYC will host Climate Week NYC during which the public, organizations and private business can work together to tackle climate change, focusing on carbon emission reduction, alternative energy, LED lighting, and super grids.
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Green Building Competition
The Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency are co-sponsors of the New York City Green Building Competition for professionals and students.
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	Tuesday, September 29, 2009 New York City Releases 2009 Inventory of New York City Greenhouse Gas Emissions Read the report (in PDF)
	Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Joins Governor Paterson to Announce $220 million in Stimulus Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvements Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Monday, August 31, 2009 New York City Releases Analysis of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) of 2009 Read the Report
	Monday, August 24, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Announces Progress in City's Efforts to Reduce Emissions Through Use of Electric Cars and Other Alternative Fuel Vehicles Read the press release View the photos Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson, Assembly Speaker Silver and Other Officials Break Ground On East River Waterfront Esplanade in Lower Manhattan Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Monday, August 17, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Announce Nation's First Housing Developments to Start Construction Using Tax Credit Assistance Program Stimulus Funds Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Thursday, August 13, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Improving Bicycling Conditions Throughout The Five Boroughs Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg, MTA Officials and Transportation Commissioner Sadik-Khan Launch Real-Time Bus Arrival Information Pilot On 34th Street Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg and NYCHA Chairman Rhea Unveil New Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Program to Reduce Electricity Usage, Decrease Carbon Emissions and Save Money at Castle Hill Houses Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Sunday, August 2, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson, Federal and City Officials Announce Federal Stimulus Funding for Ferry Projects Read the press release
	Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Statement of Mayor Bloomberg On the Adoption of the Coney Island Revitalization Plan Read the press release
	Monday, July 20, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Announces Programs to Expand the Reactivation of Brooklyn's Working Waterfront Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn Announce Housing Asset Renewal Pilot Program Read the press release
	Wednesday, July 8, 2009 DOT Completes Unprecedented Three-Year, 200-Mile Installation of Bike Lanes, Making City Streets Safer For All Users Read the press release
	Monday, July 6, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Breaks Ground on First Phase of 28-acre Bushwick Inlet Park Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Monday, June 29, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Increasing Penalties for Damaging or Removing Trees in a Special Natural Area District Read the press release
	Thursday, June 25, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Announces City's $100 Million Acquisition of the 30-Acre Hunter's Point South Parcel Read the press release
	Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Climate Group Announce "Climate Week NYC" to Be Held This September During the UN General Assembly Read the press release
	Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg and Best Buy Announce GreeNYC's "Be Cool & Smart" Campaign to Promote Energy Efficient Air Conditioner Use Read the press release Download the artwork (in PDF)
	Friday, June 12, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Cuts Ribbon on New "Schoolyards to Playgrounds" Project as Part of PlaNYC Initiative to Ensure All New Yorkers Live Within a Ten Minute Walk of a Park or Playground Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Thursday, May 14, 2009 Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs, HHC President Aviles and Sustainability Director Aggarwala Join Hospital Officials to Announce Acceptance of Mayoral Challenge to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions 30 Percent in 10 Years Read the press release
	Monday, May 11, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Developing a Comprehensive Program for the Remediation and Reuse of Brownfields Read the press release
	Thursday, April 30, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Kelly Introduce Hybrid Cars to Fleet of Police Response Vehicles Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn Announce Major Package of Legislation to Create Greener, Greater Buildings Plan for New York City Read the press release Download the PlaNYC Progress Report (in PDF)
	Thursday, April 9, 2009 Schools Chancellor Klein And City's Sustainability Director Aggarwala Benchmark Public Schools As Part Of Mayor Bloomberg's Planyc Goal To Reduce City Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 30 Percent Read the press release (in PDF)
	Thursday, April 9, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Opens Nation's First Multi-Story Green Industrial Facility and Announces New Green Manufacturing Plant at Brooklyn Navy Yard Read the press release
	Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce $2 Million Federal Grant to Create Green Jobs as Part of MillionTreesNYC Campaign Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Monday, April 6, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at Sustainability Announcement with President Bill Clinton Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims April 2009 MillionTreesNYC Month Read the press release
	Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Statement by Mayor Bloomberg On New York City Receiving Eight Nominations for the Innovations in American Government Awards from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University Read the press release
	Monday, March 30, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Announces Federal Stimulus Transportation Projects List Read the press release
	Thursday, March 26, 2009 Statement by Mayor Bloomberg on Passage of Green Taxi Incentives by the Taxi and Limousine Commission Board of Commissioners Read the press release
	Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Announces Installation of Automated Water Meter Readers to Help Homeowners and Small Businesses Reduce Water Use and Lower Water Bills Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater New York Annual Energy Action Day Breakfast View the photos Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Thursday, February 26, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Sadik-Khan Announce Pilot 'Green Light for Midtown' Program to Reduce Congestion Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Thursday, February 19, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg and Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announce Major Milestone of Number 7 Subway Extension With Lowering of First Tunnel Boring Machine "Cutter Head" Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth
	Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Releases New York City Panel On Climate Change Report That Predicts Higher Temperatures and Rising Sea Levels for New York City Read the press release Download the report (in PDF)
	Thursday, January 29, 2009 Mayor Bloomberg Releases PlaNYC Report on Protecting New York City Wetlands Read the press release Download the report (in PDF)