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EcoPolitics Daily: Offering an environmental angle on New York's political scene. Divisive Elevated Highway In Syracuse Eyed For DemolitionSubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2013-05-23 16:04.
The Viaduct, a 1.4-mile stretch of Interstate 81 that divides Syracuse, might meet the fate of other dinosaurs when its functional life ends in 2017, according to the Atlantic Cities. No Easy Choices To Fund Tappan Zee Mass TransitSubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2013-05-23 15:50.
A special zone tax, parking fees and bridge toll revenue are among the possibilities being looked at to pay for mass-transit improvements in Westchester and Rockland counties, the Journal News reported.
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Federal Government Proposes Fracking RulesSubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2013-05-23 14:17.
The federal Department of the Interior has issued proposed rules governing hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on public lands, moving further to address industry concerns about the costs and reporting burdens of federal regulation.
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Bloomberg To Receive NYLCV's Lifetime Achievement AwardSubmitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-05-16 13:04.
When it comes to the environment, no mayor of New York City in recent history has done more than Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.
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Filed Under: Water, Transportation, Solid Waste, Public Health, Open Space, Land Use, Funding, Enforcement, Energy, Air,New York City | Read More >
Pedal Power: Cities Celebrate Bike-To-Work Day On May 17!Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Wed, 2013-05-15 18:39.
Buffalo, Ithaca and New York are among the cities statewide that are cheering on cyclists participating in Bike-To-Work day on Friday.
"Only" 399.89 Parts Per Million Of CO2, But Hold The ChampagneSubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Wed, 2013-05-15 18:27.
Carbon dioxide measurements in the Earth's atmosphere did not break the symbolic milestone of 400 parts per million at a Hawaiian observatory last week, according to a revised reading from the nation's climate observers.
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Don't Miss The Yonkers Park Symposium!Submitted by Abby Herhold on Thu, 2013-05-09 12:22.
Please join the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, the Yonkers Committee for Smart Development and Groundwork Hudson Valley for a though-provoking symposium about the future of Yonkers' parks. A Closer Look At New York's Food MetricsSubmitted by Abby Herhold on Thu, 2013-05-09 11:21.
In the coming weeks, state legislators will be voting on a crucial piece of legislation that NYLCV has made one of our top three priorities for the 2013 legislative session. West Bronx Mayoral Forum a Success!Submitted by Monica Dietrich on Wed, 2013-05-08 15:16.
Panelists Marcia Bystryn, Barry Willner, Yael Levy, and Eric Goldstein listen to Candidate John LiuFollowing the successful city-wide Mayoral Forum on Sustainability, the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund partnered with The Riverdale Press and the Riverdale YM-YWHA to host the West Bronx Green Mayoral Candidate Political Education Forum in Riverdale.
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Could A Land Bank Solve Albany's Development Problem?Submitted by Monica Dietrich on Wed, 2013-05-08 14:22.
Community members in Albany have proposed the creation of a land bank to solve the city's urban blight. Could this be a solution? |
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