Read the full article here.

By Gabriel-José Maldonado

Due to effective citywide campaigning and Councilmember Shaun Abreu’s advocacy, the New York City Council reinstated the Community Composting for the FY2025 budget, restoring $6.245 million to programs. While impressive, that is still very much a temporary solution. Community Composting should be a fixed program that is funded by the city for years to come.

Curbside composting needs to be a mainstay in our city budget. Today, 55 years after the Young Lords Party protest, Northern Manhattan is in need of permanent solutions if it is to remain clean. It is imperative that our city leaders follow Abreu’s lead and maintain funding for initiatives that keep our city clean.