Q&A
DSNY collaboration with other agencies for snow removal
0:35:16
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Council Member Banks inquires about collaborations between the Department of Sanitation and other city agencies, particularly NYCHA, in fulfilling snow removal responsibilities. Acting Commissioner Lojan explains the multi-agency coordination process during snow events.
- DSNY participates in multi-agency meetings during snow events
- NYCHA is included in these coordination efforts
- DSNY maintains communication channels with NYCHA to address concerns
Chris Banks
0:35:16
As the chair of the public housing committee, are there any collaborations, between, the Department of Sanitation and other city agencies or authorities to ensure that they are fulfilling fulfilling their snow removal responsibilities, for example, NYCHA.
0:35:34
We know that NYCHA is responsible as well for, taking care of their grounds.
0:35:40
But, when it's not done and then where there are complaints, is there any enforcement, by sanitation or input or or or what any type of oversight that's done?
Javier Lojan
0:35:52
Yeah.
0:35:52
So, anytime we have a snow event, we have the multi agency meetings with which with NYSM and all the other agencies around there, including NYCHA.
Chris Banks
0:36:03
Okay.
Javier Lojan
0:36:04
If there's any concerns on there, we say it on the calls.
0:36:08
And and we have, you know, relationships with with with NYCHA as well where we can communicate with them.
Chris Banks
0:36:14
Right.
Javier Lojan
0:36:14
And and that's really the goal here is to make sure that the sidewalks are clear, and we we communicate that with them regularly.