Poll: Mixed Results in Long Island Residents' Conservation Views

Long Island residents are willing to switch to energy-efficient light bulbs, but a recent poll shows most are unlikely to abandon their gas-guzzling SUVs or sedans.

Albany Express Train

After lots of legal wrangling between the state and Amtrak, the New York Sun is reporting that plans for a high-speed rail from Albany to NYC are on the right track.

New York City Council Passes Climate Protection Act

City Council Speaker Christine QuinnAccording to the Environmental News Service, the New York City Council on

Poughkeepsie-Dutchess Transportation Council Endorses New Plan

Dutchess County's population grew by five percent between 2000 and 2006.After extensive study and deliberation, the Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council on Thursday o

Hydrogen Fueling Station Opens In White Plains

The Journal News reported that the first hydrogen fueling station in the tri-state area was opened in White Plains. The Shell station's opening was attended by almost 100 people.

Westchester Officials Hold Public Meeting To Discuss Congestion Pricing

Wednesday night, officials from Westchester hosted a public meeting to discuss the impact that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan will have on the county.

Flight Path Redesign Roils Rockland County

More than 1,000 Rockland residents gathered in Hillburn last night to protest a proposed plan that would bring hundreds of planes a day and more noise to the county. Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef said the county might pursue legal action to require the Federal Aviation Administration to reopen the airspace project's environmental impact review.

Mass Transit Advances For Rockland County

NJ Transit and Metro-North Railroad will offer off-peak and weekend service on the Pascack Valley Line starting October 28th.

It will be the first time the service will be offered on the line, which has stops in Spring Valley, Nanuet and Pearl River. The additional service is due to the completion of passing tracks at four locations along the line.

Stewart Airport Now Part of Port Authority

Stewart International Airport is now formally certified as a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey facility. The Port Authority's board passed a resolution to that effect yesterday.