A sewage boat exploded in New York City's Hudson River, killing a DEP worker. Two others were injured, and the cause is under investigation.

MANHATTAN (WABC) -- Two men in custody have died while on a bus en route to Rikers Island. The cause of their deaths is under investigation. The NYC Department of Corrections issued a statement saying ...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Environmental Protection issued a citywide drought watch on Saturday amid a recent lack of rainfall. As part of the drought watch, Adams is ...

CITYWIDE — NEW YORK CITY IS UNDER A DROUGHT WATCH, according to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and alerts from Notify NYC. The latest alert, dispatched at 12:03 p.m. on Monday ...

An elderly Queens resident could lose her home after the Department of Environmental Protection slapped her with a $22,828.71 water bill — which she claims is completely inaccurate.

New York City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala on Monday clarified why officials declared a “drought watch” over the weekend, urging residents to conserve ...

With high temperatures expected to continue through Wednesday, June 25, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) ...