§ 825 — Communications and energy

Section 825. Communications and energy.

With respect to communications and energy, the commissioner shall have the following powers and duties: (a) WNYC Communications Group: to maintain, operate and administer in conformance with all federal, state and local laws and to use the facilities of such group to assist any agency which shall require and use such service and also for the instruction, enlightenment, entertainment, recreation and welfare of the inhabitants of the city by the broadcast of any matters which are deemed appropriate and necessary for the public interest and advantage and to connect such facilities with any broadcasting station to unite in the broadcasting of such matters and activities; (b) Gas and electricity: to have charge and control of furnishing the city or any part thereof, by contract or otherwise, with gas, electricity, steam, hot water or other energy source, except such functions as are exercised by the public utility service of the city. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Administrative Code Appendix A at L.L. 1996/059.