During the stated meeting of the New York City Council, held on Thursday, March 26, Council Member Phil Wong announced his first introduction of four bills that address heat mitigation, light pollution, wildlife management and plastic waste reduction across the five boroughs.
The four bills — Intro 803, Intro 804, Intro 805 and Intro 806 — aim to shield the environment from harmful pollution, improve living standards for heat-vulnerable communities and protect wildlife, improving public safety for residents.








