Albany's Environmental Assembly Line

To commemorate Earth Day, the New York State Assembly announced the passage of a 16-bill legislative package to address global warming, reduce solid waste, and to protect public health.

Efficiency Long Island

"Efficiency Long Island" is a new program designed by LIPA. Through a variety of energy efficient initiatives, that include:

No "Releaf" for Landscapers

Residents in Westchester can breathe a little easier thanks to two leaf blowing bills that were passed this week by the County Board of Legislators and the Yonkers City Council.

Vassar College Hearts Ralph Nader

Yesterday, Vassar College got a visit from former presidential candidate Ralph Nader to kick off it's annual Earth Week event.

Treasurer of the Vassar Greens, Khadijah Barnett, said that they chose Nader "because of his lifelong devotion to consumer advocacy and all the efforts he made for the environment."

Rockland Towns Mull Climate Action

This past week's Nor'easter caused massive flooding in the region and the Hudson Valley was especially hard hit.

Ash-tonishing

Carol Ash was confirmed yesterday as the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by the New York State Senate.

Her top tier parks priorities are:

Car Wars

Suffolk County and New York City are about to declare war on traffic congestion, but the two approaches are galaxies apart.

Spitzer Powers Up

Straight from The Daily Politics:

NY Post's Planet Rx

The New York Post, is not a fan of "Don Bloomberg Quixote" and his plan to, "mount his high horse again, this time to rescue the world from global warming."

We're not surprised the Post is relying on experts on the matter, such as George Will, rather than praising Hizzoner for his bold moves.

Erie to Embrace Regional Smart Growth

Erie County is expected to endorse "Framework for Regional Growth," a land use development plan that will help to guide decisions over the next 15 years in that county as well as neighboring Niagara County.