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Read More > Blueprint For A Greener Westchester CountyRead More > Westchester Agreement Helps Protect Drinking WaterSubmitted by RIchard Jarman on Thu, 2010-08-26 15:20.
A new agreement between 12 communities in Northern Westchester will ensure the meeting of new and more stringent state requirements on water quality without the need for expensive upgrades, according to the Journal News. State Orders Closure of Peekskill Waste FacilitySubmitted by Joanne Lee on Thu, 2010-08-19 11:42.
After years of environmental violations and fines, Karta Corporation, a solid-waste facility in Peekskill, will shut down and clear out after the state Department of Environmental Conservation revoked the facility's permit. Hudson Dredge Panel Calls for Better Mapping, Longer ProcessSubmitted by Nadine Kaplan on Tue, 2010-08-17 14:12.
A panel of independent experts studying the dredging of PCBs from the Superfund areas of the Hudson River has released their draft recommendations for how the next phase of the project should be handled.
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Filed Under: Enforcement, Water,Westchester, New York City, Hudson Valley, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Albany, Capital District | Read More >
Westchester Greenway Grows A MileSubmitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2010-08-12 11:38.
As seen in the Journal News, visitors to the RiverWalk, now totaling 32 miles of paved trail along the Hudson River, have a new addition to c
Event Date: 09/24/2010
6:30pm - 8:30pm Join us for a talk by Stephen Tilly, designer of the innovative reuse of the Burnham Building in Irvington, which now houses the village Library and 22 units of Affordable Housing. A discussion of why the greenest building is one you don't have to build will follow. Light refreshments will be served. "The recent catastrophe in the Gulf has only too vividly brought home to us all the environmental consequences of our dependence on petroleum. As we look ahead to the end of the Petroleum Era, we have to deal with our own daily carbon "spills", the greatest part of which comes from our buildings. This illustrated talk will review the impact of our buildings and suggest that designing new green structures may be less important than (figuratively) getting out the booms and skimmers to clean up our existing buildings." - Steve Tilly, Architect
Location: The Irvington Village Public Library Meeting Room - across from the Irvington train Station. Tickets: $25 Donation to FCWC to support our work on promoting a Sustainable Westchester. Please register by calling FCWC at (914) 422-4053, link to online registration will follow. www.FCWC.org
This event is a Other Filed Under: Westchester Westchester Expands Green Business ProgramSubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Wed, 2010-08-04 17:31.
After a successful launch last year involving 50 companies, Westchester County will begin extending its outreach to help more businesses save money, energy and resources. No Savior For MTA With Higher Fares On HorizonSubmitted by Revell Schulte on Thu, 2010-07-29 06:27.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board on Wednesday voted to schedule public hearings on a fare increase that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2011.
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Filed Under: Transportation, Funding,Westchester, New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Long Island, Hudson Valley | Read More >
Event Date: 08/04/2010
6:15pm - 8:45pm
Assemblyman Bob Castelli will introduce the film. Matt Wallach of Citizens' Campaign for the Environment will clarify technical issues and field questions. Location: Harrison Library, 2 Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528. This event is a Other Filed Under: Westchester |
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