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State Transfers Brooklyn Bridge Park To NYC

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2010-03-11 10:08.

A new Brooklyn Bridge Park Operating Entity, with a membership majority appointed b

Feds and Long Islanders Forge Ahead to Restore River

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2010-03-11 09:54.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to contribute half to a $3 million feasibility study of ways to clean up the Forge River, while Suffolk County and the Town of Brookhaven will pitch in the remainder.  


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water,Long Island, Suffolk | Read More >

Clock Ticking On Hudson Riverfront Plan

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Wed, 2010-03-10 18:41.

After the Hudson Common Council approved a Local Waterfront Development Plan in mid-January, a 60-day clock began ticking and is now about to run out for public comment to the state government.  After that, Kevin Millington, director of the New York State Department of State's

Signs Of Life For Federal Climate Legislation

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Wed, 2010-03-10 16:50.

The push for climate legislation on Capitol Hill showed signs of life this week, as President Obama and three senators drafting legislation held meetings to move the stalled political process forward.


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Funding, Enforcement, Energy, Air,Statewide | Read More >

Jefferson County Gives Thumbs-Down On Wind Energy

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Wed, 2010-03-10 13:13.

On Tuesday, the Legislature of Jefferson County unanimously voted down a New York Power Authority (NYPA) proposal for a 500-megawatt wind power installation in Lake

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Energy,Central & Western NY | Read More >

Ad Campaign Spotlights Environmental Protection Fund

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Mon, 2010-03-08 15:48.

A broad coalition of organizations committed to protecting the health of New York's land, air and water, as well as open space, botanical gardens, farms and zoos, today launched an advertising campaign urging state lawmakers to restore money to the state's Envi

Climate Scientists Change Tactics To Restore Credibility

Submitted by Adrienne Oppenheim on Thu, 2010-03-04 14:13.
A recent university survey revealed that the number of Americans who believe climate change is a hoax is 16 percent, reports the New York Times.
NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Energy, Air,Statewide | Read More >

MTA Gets An Earful, But Where Are Long-Term Solutions?

Submitted by Diana Ciechorska on Thu, 2010-03-04 13:31.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's proposed service cuts are getting heavily criticized in every corner of its service area, from Long Island to New York City and the

NYLCV Joins Parks Lobby Day In Albany

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2010-03-04 12:37.

State Sen. Brian Foley speaks about defending parks during Parks Lobby Day.State Sen. Brian Foley speaks about defending parks during Parks Lobby Day.NYLCV, our environmental partners and park lovers from around the state gathered at the Capitol in Albany on Wednesday to make a forceful case for not closing state parks. 


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Funding,Statewide | Read More >

Will Rensselaer County Landfill Get Superfunded?

Submitted by David Rozan on Wed, 2010-03-03 16:15.

The toxic Dewey Loeffel landfill located near the Village of Nassau is under consideration for Superfund status, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday.


 

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