Environment

Bronx Zoo Gets $17 Million Energy Upgrade

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced the completion on Friday, March 22, of mechanical work to the heating system at the Bronx Zoo, marking what they described as a significant upgrade to the beloved zoo’s infrastructure.

Torres Announces $18,171,279 in Federal Funds for Community Projects

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced $18,171,279 in federal funding for community projects across New York’s 15th Congressional District on Thursday, March 21. The funding, which his office said was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, will support a range of initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and enhancing educational opportunities for constituents.