Take Action Tuesdays

Each Tuesday beginning on May 22 until the end of session in Albany, (June 21), we will roll out a new take action item in a campaign we are calling "Take Action Tuesdays, " an opportunity for you to contact your members of the legislature to move key bills regarding energy, funding and smart growth proposals.<

NYC2012: Taxis Turn from Gold to Green

Don't be surprised if anytime in the next five years you hail a cab and it's green! Well, not actually green. New York will always keep its signature yellow taxis, but they'll be green on the inside.

From "Rust Belt" to "Wind Belt?"

Bethlehem, NY - a city just south of Buffalo epitomizes the 'rust belt.' Now, it's image is changing to become a progressive trailblazer in wind powered energy. Up to 27 turbines will be built on an old Superfund brownfield sites that was once occupied by steel mills.

$20,691 per acre per year

That's how much wetlands in New York State are worth, or approximately $271 million annually, based on their ability to provide the earth with water, animal habitat and pollination.

NYS Senate Dems: "Green Apple Initiative"

The New York State Senate Minority Conference announced last week their "Green Apple Initiative" to protect New York's environment.

Amicone Announces his Re-Election Campaign

Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone announced that he will seek re-election for his second term in office.

Amicone pledged, in front of a packed room at the Dunwoodie Gulf Course, to reform city government, boost school funding, and revitalize downtown. 

Campaign for New York's Future

The Campaign for New York's Future is a coalition of civic, business, environmental, labor, community and public health organizations that support the goals and strategic direction of PlaNYC.

Its goal is to make every neighborhood in NYC a great place to live and work, as well as make a significant contribution to fighting climate change.

Congestion Pricing:Two for the Road

There are signs of support for congestion pricing from two pols in Queens.

New York City Councilmembers John Liu and Eric Gioia expressed their open-mindedness to the mayor's plan at a informational session organized by the Partnership for New York City and the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy.

Troy: NY's Next Top Model

The City of Troy is going to get makeover.

Mayor Tutunjian has already revitalized many parts of downtown Troy, but is worried about its current image to newcomers. That's why Smith & Jones, a branding consultant agency based in Troy, was hired to rebrand the city's image.

County Fights Back Against Proposed Wind Power Ban

If you're looking for "Big Oil on Trial on Long Island" click here.

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