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.