Divisive Elevated Highway In Syracuse Eyed For Demolition

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 Transit

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.

Federal Government Proposes Fracking Rules

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.

Bloomberg To Receive NYLCV's Lifetime Achievement Award

When it comes to the environment, no mayor of New York City in recent history has done more than Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.

Pedal Power: Cities Celebrate Bike-To-Work Day On May 17!

Buffalo, Ithaca and New York are among the cities statewide that are cheering on cyclists participating in Bike-To-Work day on Friday.

For Albany commuters who can't bike on Friday, CDTA is offering a free, one-day bus pass. In New York, bike riders can get a free cup of coffee and breakfast, donated by merchants including Brooklyn Roasting Company, KIND and Cabot.

"Only" 399.89 Parts Per Million Of CO2, But Hold The Champagne

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.

Don't Miss The Yonkers Park Symposium!

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 Metrics

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!

Panelists Marcia Bystryn, Barry Willner, Yael Levy, and Eric Goldstein listen to Candidate John Liu

Following 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.

Could A Land Bank Solve Albany's Development Problem?

Community members in Albany have proposed the creation of a land bank to solve the city's urban blight. Could this be a solution?