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City Council Holds Hearings on a Renewable Future for Rikers Island
NYLCV strongly supports a community-driven discussion about the next phase of Rikers Island, and also supports the City undertaking studies about its green new economy.
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NYC Council's Latest Round of Legislation to Curb Lead Hazards
The New York City Council recently passed five new bills aimed at preventing exposure to dangerous lead hazards. The bills target lead hazards for children and pregnant persons in homes, daycares, schools, and playgrounds.
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Tackling Single-Use Plastics in New York
Single-use plastics must be reduced to address climate change and meet NYC’s goal of Zero Waste by 2030.
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How to Put Recycling in NYC on the Right Track
New York City continues to fall short of its waste reduction goals. NYLCV highlights a number of solutions to the problem.
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Paul Thomas
Paul Thomas is Partner at The Parkside Group. He develops and executes multifaceted government relations efforts for the firm’s clients
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A New Opportunity to Expand Hydropower in New York
A planned hydroelectric cable connecting hydro energy sources to residents in the downstate region would reduce New York’s dependence on fossil fuels and provide 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy.
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Our Report Shows Gaps in Lead Poisoning Prevention
We teamed up with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Cooper Square Committee, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice to draft a report on exposure to lead poisoning. The report, titled Collecting Dust, shows that there are gaps in the enforcement of laws that protect against lead dust exposure.
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New York City Council Passes Coastal Resiliency Plan for East Side
Last week, the New York City Council passed the East Side Coastal Resiliency Plan to provide strong, environmentally-sound protection for Manhattan’s East Side.
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