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The work of New York vs Bed Bugs has ended -- this site remains as an archive. We're making things simple and easier to maintain but we'll bring back the photographs our friends allowed us to use (perhaps you liked them too).
- Check out the innovative work of the Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force
- HPD has streamlined the registration page for its online bed bug course and is now offering community classes for non-profits and tenant groups. More details here.
- Featured interview: Steven W. Smollens on landlord / tenant litigation history in Bedbug City
Tag Archives: NYC
NYC’s bed bug advisory board: no appointments
Yes, we know. We’re actually back where we started, with no one returning our calls. The bill was signed by the Mayor on March 18. It’s been four weeks. I can tell you what we’ve concluded after a year of … Continue reading
Turning a corner
A statement like this from DOHMH was unthinkable just a few months ago. Continue reading
NYC Department of Health at National Bed Bug Summit (plus agenda and webinar details)
The NYC Department of Health will present at the EPA National Bed Bug Summit, in a section titled “How Public Health Agencies View Bed Bug Infestations” — but what will the workshop discussions really look like. This is an interesting glimpse into the types of disagreements that may emerge in a discussion about what direction to take to control bed bugs in our society. Continue reading
NYC’s Bed Bug Advisory Board: what is it and what is it for?
The original language in the bill said “bed bug task force.” This change has not been unnoticed in the community. Like we said, it doesn’t matter, we can still do this. The purpose of the board is to study the … Continue reading
The lemonade file: “like giant pieces of beef jerky”
By cuttlefish via flickr. By cuttlefish via flickr.
NYC’s Bed Bug Advisory Board: the Mayor’s press release
The Mayor signed Int. 57-A yesterday. This is the press release: MAYOR BLOOMBERG SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A BED BUG ADVISORY BOARD Remarks by Mayor Bloomberg at a Public Hearing on Local Laws “The third bill before me is Introductory … Continue reading
What is happening to the bed bugs in NYCHA properties?
The New York City Housing Authority cannot keep up with the bed bug complaints in its properties. Consider the numbers: And this is the dismal picture in just one housing development in Manhattan: NYCHA has a policy of three bed … Continue reading
Posted in Bed Bug Task Force, Featured, Issues and Challenges
Tagged bedbugs, NYC, NYCHA, public housing
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What we need is true collaboration
What appears so effortless and natural in other cities has to be legislated in our own. No matter, we can do this too. And we will. But our first hope is that our city agencies will truly collaborate with each … Continue reading
Mayor will sign bed bug advisory board bill on March 18
So, this is really happening. Mayor Bloomberg will sign New York City’s bed bug advisory board legislation on Wednesday, March 18, at 3:30 p.m. in the press briefing room, the Blue Room, at City Hall. The public can attend and … Continue reading
Posted in Bed Bug Task Force, Events, Legislation, News
Tagged Intro 57, New York City Council, NYC
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A bed bug advisory board for New York City
Dear friends, we share the following announcement from Council Member Gale Brewer, and we do so not without some feeling. So, our discussion of our thoughts and hopes for the advisory board will come later. For now, some modest celebrating … Continue reading
Posted in Bed Bug Task Force, Featured, Legislation, News
Tagged bedbugs, Intro 57, New York City Council, NYC
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