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With Cleaner Streets in Mind, DSNY Brings on 800 New Hires

"Great news! Cleaner streets and sidewalks are on the way," said Antonio Reynoso, City Council District 34 representative and candidate for Brooklyn borough president.

By Jackson Schroeder

Oct. 21, 2021 · 2 min read

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With Cleaner Streets in Mind, DSNY Brings on 800 New Hires

"Great news! Cleaner streets and sidewalks are on the way," said Antonio Reynoso, City Council District 34 representative and candidate for Brooklyn borough president.

Jackson Schroeder October 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021 · 2 min read

With Bushwick streets riddled with litter, a new announcement from the New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY) provides some hope for cleaner streets. The DSNY is bringing on 840 new workers — the most since 2005 for a single class.

Mayor Bill de Blasio made this announcement during a media briefing…

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