Op-ed | Saving our shade: The urgent need for robust tree care policies in New York City

Amid the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, as New York City residents grappled with the arduous task of rebuilding their lives and homes, Cindy Taylor found herself facing a unique challenge.

In the wake of the storm’s devastation, Cindy, a homeowner and mother of two, noticed a troubling change in the beloved citrus tree that had stood sentinel in front of her family home for generations.