Sanitation Department (NYC)

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September 8, 2026 Emma G. Fitzsimmons

Don’t Have an Official N.Y.C. Trash Bin? Now It’ll Cost You.

Residential buildings with fewer than 10 units are required to put out their trash in official “NYC Bins” as part of the city’s efforts to deter rats. Owners who don’t comply will be fined.

Inside Mamdani’s Private Army of Public Influencers

Zohran Mamdani is seen as a social media wizard. Some of his popularity stems from an influencer operation run by the mayor’s office.