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Starting Sept. 8, Residential Properties with 1 to 9 Units Must Use Official NYC Bins or Face $50 Fines

9/8/2026

 
NYC Bins are available for sale at all Home Depot stores in the five boroughsNYC Bins are by far the most affordable bins available of comparable quality, and eligible homeowners can be reimbursed for their purchase through Sept. 8
The NYC Department of Sanitation today reminded homeowners and owners of buildings with up to nine residential units that the warning period for failing to use NYC Bins to set out trash ends on Labor Day. Starting Sept. 8, DSNY will issue summonses and $50 fines to those who do not use NYC Bins to set out their trash.
NYC Bins have been available for sale for more than two years, and they remain in stock at every Home Depot store in the five boroughs. These bins are rodent-resistant and compatible with mechanical tippers being added to the backs of DSNY’s rear-loading collection trucks, making trash collection easier and safer for Sanitation Workers.
Bins of all sizes and colors are available for purchase at Home Depot stores, but an official NYC Bin is required for trash setout only. Compostable material can be set out in any bin that is properly marked with a lid, and recyclable materials can be set out in any container, or in a clear plastic bag.
Through the use of a concession agreement for which the city received several bids, NYC Bins are also cheaper by far than other bins of similar quality. The city continues to reimburse eligible homeowners for the cost of one official 45-gallon NYC Bin. Owners of one- and two-family homes who received the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption or credit in 2024 or 2025 are eligible to request reimbursement through September 8th. Learn more about the Trash Bin Reimbursement Program.

9-11 ceremony at Maspeth Memorial Park tomorrow

9/8/2026

 
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Free Electronic waste and Textile recycling Event 9/12 10AM - 2 PM (Sat)

9/4/2026

 
I want to share a free electronic (E-Waste) recycling event. 
 
Date: 9/12/26  Saturday, 
Time:10am-2 pm.
Place: Queens Blvd and Goldsmith St (By Elks Lodge/New Life Church
 
The event is held in conjunction with Lower East Side Ecology, Elmhurst United, and funding from Council Member Phil Wong
 
Take advantage of this free event and bring your electronic devices (old TV, Phones, Printers, Monitors etc.  

New this year:  We will also collect textile - so bring your unused clothing, fabric, towels, bed sheets etc
 
I've attached flyers in English and Spanish,   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
 
 Regards,
Your neighbors at Elmhurst United
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Were you affected by flooding in Woodside?

9/4/2026

 
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COMET's August 2026 meeting

9/2/2026

 

COMET's End of Summer Meeting, Monday, 8/31, 7:00 pm

8/28/2026

 
AGENDA: Updates about what went on during the summer. Our next meeting after this one will be Monday, October 5th.Topic: COMET's End of Summer Meeting
Time: Aug 31, 2026 07:00 pm

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Neighbors raise concerns about the Interborough Express (IBX)

8/12/2026

 
Two local residents, who are concerned about the IBX, prepared a flier and 
asked us if we would post it. They also plan to distribute fliers in the neighborhood. See attached.


The IBX Pop Up will be on Grand Avenue/74th Street on Tuesday, September 1st, 4-7 pm. We'll send you a reminder. We urge those of you who have questions or concerns to attend.
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Incident in the 104 Pct Page Place and Grand Ave

8/12/2026

 

On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 2:42 a.m., 104th Precinct Officers responded to a local hospital following a 911 call regarding a walk-in shooting victim. Upon arrival, the responding unit interviewed the victim, who stated that the incident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. while meeting with friends in the vicinity of Grand Avenue and Page Place. The unidentified perpetrator fled the scene immediately after discharging the firearm. Responding NYPD personnel canvassed the area and recovered several shell casings at the scene. The victim has received treatment and remains in stable condition. 

The investigation remains active and ongoing. All information is preliminary and subject to change. As always, please reach out to the 104th Precinct Community Affairs Office with any questions, concerns, or information regarding this incident. 

​Best,

Detective Dilsia Bonilla 
104 Precinct- Community Affairs 

Mosquito spraying August 12

8/8/2026

 
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National Night out this Tuesday

8/1/2026

 
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