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January 2026 Green Jobs Complete

First Graduate of Path to CDL Workshop

We celebrated the first participant to earn a CDL license through the Bronx is Breathing Path to CDL workshop series — a major milestone for the project's green jobs pillar.

December 2025 Charging Hub Complete

FFM Charging Solution Load Study Begins & Con Edison Lunch & Learn

Fulton Fish Market charging solution load study started. Lunch & Learn session with Con Edison at FFM held December 4 to discuss electrical infrastructure needs for the charging hub.

October 2025 Charging Hub Green Jobs Complete

Path to CDL Workshop with GVC

Path to CDL Workshop with GVC held October 22 as part of the ongoing Path to CDL series.

September 2025 Green Jobs Complete

First Path to CDL Workshop with NYCSBUS

First Path to CDL Workshop held September 25 with NYCSBUS, kicking off the Path to CDL workshop series covering CDL types, the application process, training resources, and the benefits of driving electric trucks.

July 2025 Electric Trucks Complete

Ride & Drive Event

Ride & Drive with VNRe, MMDe, and LRe electric trucks held July 23, giving Hunts Point fleet operators and community members the opportunity to experience zero-emission trucks firsthand.

July 2025 Charging Hub Complete

MN8 Announced as Charging Hub Developer

MN8 Energy will lead the development of the new Hunts Point freight electric vehicle charging hub and workforce development center.

June 2025 Community Complete

GHPEDC Spring Mingle & Fulton Fish Market Site Visit

GHPEDC Spring Mingle and Fulton Fish Market site visit held June 4, giving partners and community members a firsthand look at the proposed charging hub location.

May 2025 Community Complete

Fourth Community Listening Session, Town Hall & ECC Annual Stakeholder Meeting

The fourth Community Listening Session took place during the Town Hall held May 17. ECC Annual Stakeholder Meeting held May 15, convening clean transportation partners from across New York.

April 2025 Community Complete

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn event held April 9, bringing together community members, partners, and stakeholders to discuss project progress.

February 2025 Community Complete

Community Listening Session #3

Community Session #3 held February 24 to share project updates and gather ongoing community feedback.

January 2025 Green Jobs Complete

Path to CDL Info Session Workshop

Path to CDL Info Session Workshop held January 30 covering CDL types, the application process, where to pursue CDL training, and the benefits of driving electric trucks.

November 2024 Community Complete

Community Listening Session #2 & The Point CDC Turkey Giveaway

Community Session #2 held November 13 at The Point CDC. Attended The Point CDC Turkey Giveaway on November 23 to connect with Hunts Point residents.

July 2024 Community Green Jobs Complete

DOE Community Listening Session #1 & EV Webinar

DOE Community Listening Session #1 held July 30 to gather resident input on EV planning. EV truck and workforce development webinar held July 22.

June 2024 Community Complete

Spring Mingle

Spring Mingle held June 5, bringing together project partners and community stakeholders.

April 2024 Community Complete

Town Hall

Community Town Hall held April 20 to engage Hunts Point residents on project progress and next steps.

October 2023 Funding Complete

$1.7M DOE Award — Electrification Roadmap

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $1.7 million to engage Hunts Point stakeholders in EV planning and publish the Hunts Point Electrification Roadmap. Empire Clean Cities formed an Advisory Committee of planning experts and experienced fleet operators.

$1.7MU.S. Dept. of Energy Award
November 2022 Funding Complete

$10M NYSERDA Clean Transportation Prize Awarded

The Bronx is Breathing was awarded the $10 million NYSERDA Clean Transportation Prize to reduce air pollution, advance freight electrification, and support clean mobility in one of New York's most underserved communities. This milestone launched all three pillars: electric trucks, green jobs, and charging infrastructure.

$10MNYSERDA Clean Transportation Prize
Ongoing Throughout Project

Steering Committee, Advisory Committee, and Space Planning meetings have been and continue to take place on a regular basis throughout all phases of the Bronx is Breathing project.