Tag: new-york-city-infrastructure

DEP urges Queens residents to avoid opening hydrants during heatwave as water safety concerns mount

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Jun. 25, 2025 By QNS News Team As New York City faces a prolonged heatwave, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning Queens residents—and all New Yorkers—against illegally opening fire hydrants, citing serious safety and water infrastructure concerns. New York City is currently experiencing a heat wave, with at least three consecutive days…

AM Rajkumar applauds new bills signed by Gov. Hochul to modernize NYC procurement process

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Dec. 2, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has hailed the signing into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul of two new bills aimed at modernizing New York City’s procurement process, marking a significant step toward faster and more cost-effective infrastructure development. The first bill, A8864, moves the city’s procurement process into the…