New York City's mandatory composting law aims to reduce food waste by requiring residents and landlords to separate organic waste from regular trash. However, Mayor Eric Adams has temporarily deferred penalties for violators following public feedback about compliance challenges, leading to criticism from City Councilmember Shanana Hanif, the law's author. She argues that this decision undermines the legislative intent and the administrationâs actions reflect a lack of commitment to community support for composting, which includes cuts to funding for educational outreach and resources. The law allows for a grace period before fines are imposed.
"Mayor Adams and Randy Mastro can't just pick and choose which laws to implement. That's not how the legislative process works."
"This is another overstep from the Administration and a blatant disregard for the will of the Council."
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