NYC plants over 18,000 trees, the most new foliage in a decade Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/24/2026. 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Mayor Zohran Mandamy and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura expect the new greenery to improve air quality and reduce flooding.
NYC plants over 18,000 trees, the most new foliage in a decade Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/24/2026.
07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Mayor Zohran Mandamy and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura expect the new greenery to improve air quality and reduce flooding.
New York City has planted 18,261 trees in fiscal year 2026, the most new trees in the city since fiscal year 2016, city officials announced Sept.
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NYC plants over 18,000 trees, the most new foliage in a decade Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/24/2026. 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Mayor Zohran Mandamy and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura expect the new greenery to improve air quality and reduce flooding. New York City has planted 18,261 trees in fiscal year 2026, the most new trees in the city since fiscal year 2016, city officials announced Sept.
Pictured above, NYC residents volunteer to help care for NYC's trees. "Most of the trees were planted in neighborhoods vulnerable to ext...
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