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Tips for Shopping for Air Conditioners
NYC Wastele$$ has tips about shopping for air conditioners, including getting the right amount of power and how to discard your old one.
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Water Conservation Tips from New York State
Get tips about water conservation, as well as information about New York City's water supply, from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

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NYC Stuff Exchange
NYC Stuff Exchange offers a quick and simple way for NYC residents to search for places in their neighborhood and throughout the City where they can donate, sell, buy, rent, or repair different types of gently used goods.

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Recycling in NYC
Every building in New York City is required by law to recycle - including every residence, City agency, school, institution, and business. NYC WasteLe$$ has information online about how and what to recycle in NYC.

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Not Sure What to Trash?
The Department of Sanitation offers guidelines for recycling, donating, and reporting unused goods.

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	You Can Submit Pictures and Video to the City The City of New York has launched a pilot program that allows the public to submit still images and/or audio/video files of select conditions that occur in the City, by calling 311 or by visiting NYC.gov. You Can Purchase NYC Parking Cards Online or Via CityStore Prepare ahead for parking in the City, purchase an NYC Parking Card online or via CityStore. Learn more about NYC Parking Cards at the DOT Web site. You Can Get Restaurant Inspection Results Online Find information on the latest inspection of each of New York City's more than 20,000 restaurants from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). You May Access Flood-Related Claim Forms Online To file a claim related to flooding (Property Damage from Water), you may access the Comptroller's claim form (in PDF) via the New York City Office of the Comptroller's Web site.