Hempstead: What's in the Water?

The Village of Hempstead, acknowledged that the level of trichloroethylene (TCE), an industrial solvent, found in its Well No. 5 was the highest ever recorded at that well. At the moment the well remains off-line and the source of contamination is still unknown. Well No. 5 is one of the nine used to serve the village's 56,000 residents.

Senate: No Taxation for Hybridization

NYLCV joined Senator Dean Skelos in applauding the passage of a bill that would exempt hybrid cars and cars from model year 2008 that get at least 35 miles per gallon from the state sales tax.

Can Congestion Pricing Keep MTA Fares Low?

The New York Independent Budget Office has concluded that Metro-North riders will face heavy fare increases unless outside sources of funding save the service. Paying off the bonds it took out for service improvements will cost so much that starting next year, t

Schumer: Buildings Are Energy Hogs

New York's senior senator and featured speaker at NYLCV's Spring Gala, Charles Schumer announced with Mayor Bloomberg yesterday that he wants the federal government to follow the lead of NYC and California in creating tough energy standards for buildings.

Spitzer Submits Brownfield Reforms

Governor Eliot Spitzer has proposed a new brownfield program that would replace the old, broken system.

Spitzer's proposal would:

Richards Powers Up in Dem Debate

In the democratic debate Sunday night, Governor Richardson mentioned his energy plan - and a plug for a key environmental organization:

Pressure on Albany Support PlaNYC Grows

NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg's PlaNYC is getting support from all angles.

The Daily Politics posted the Real Estate Board of New York's TV ad that promotes Bloomberg's initiative.

Plans For East Side Esplanade Emerge

Plans are in the starting phases this week to open up access to the East River with a new waterfront esplanade stretching from 63rd street to 34th Street.

Westchester May Ban Certain Fertilizers

Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano has proposed a tough ban on phosphorous-based fertilizers.

Smith: Ban Toxic Dry Cleaning Chemical

The NYS Senate is considering a bill to ban the dangerous substance PERC, which is used in auto repair shops and dry cleaners.

The chemical, also known as tetrachloroethene, has been found to cause cancer and nervous system ailments. It leaked into well water in Queens this past month, and State Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith has proposed a ban on the substance.