NYC Council seeks to stop foam from flying at construction sites
Tiny particles get into storm drains, Levin says
Winter isn’t the only season in which New Yorkers see snow. Even in warm weather, pedestrians are often hit by tiny pieces of snow-like foam flying off construction sites around the five boroughs, according to a trio of City Council members who charge that the pesky particles are a big environmental problem.
On May 11, councilmembers Stephen Levin, Brad Lander and Antonio Reynoso introduced a bill to put a stop to what they called “showers” of foam dust flying off construction sites. The foam pollutes the streets and waterways, the lawmakers said.
The councilmembers said their goal is to get construction contractors to do a better job of safeguarding construction sites.