NYC's new Environmental Protection Commissioner says she's prioritizing environmental justice

WNYC News | Apr 22

We’ve been checking in with new leaders of the Mamdani administration. Today's focus is on the Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP helps bring clean drinking water to New Yorkers, manages the sewer systems and protects air quality.

New Environmental Protection commissioner Lisa Garcia joined WNYC's Sean Carlson to talk more about her priorities.

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