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EcoPolitics Daily: Offering an environmental angle on New York's political scene.


New York City Parks Showing Improvement

Submitted by Abby Herhold on Tue, 2013-03-19 16:13.

The grades are out: New York City Parks are improving!


Conference Examines Legal Issues After Hurricane Sandy

Submitted by Abby Herhold on Tue, 2013-03-19 12:34.

Superstorm Sandy dramatically altered the physical landscape of the New York metropolitan region. It may have also changed the legal landscape as well, as communities work to recover and adapt.


Join NYLCV And Go Green In Queens!

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Tue, 2013-03-19 11:24.

The grass and trees in New York City aren't quite green just yet, but residents of one borough certainly are becoming more green all the time. 


No Farms, No Food Rally: A Tremendous Success

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-03-14 17:00.

Hundreds of advocates from around New York State converged on the state Capitol on Wednesday to voice their support for farms, locally grown food and a stronger food economy. 


What Should Playland's Future Be After Sandy?

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2013-03-14 14:28.


Rye Playland has been a beloved family attraction for generations, but its future is far from clear in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water, Open Space,Westchester | Read More >

Governor Taps Kauffman For Second Role, As NYSERDA Chairman

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-03-14 13:47.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new energy czar could soon be taking on an additional role in guiding New York State's energy future.


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Funding, Energy,Statewide | Read More >

State Comptroller Pushes For Sustainable Agriculture

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-03-14 13:09.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has announced that the corporate owner of Dunkin' Donuts has agreed to set a date for sourcing all the palm oil it uses from sustainable sources. The company had switched to palm oil as a healthier alternative to trans fats.


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Land Use,Statewide | Read More >

New Initiatives Bolster Clean Energy In Brookhaven

Submitted by Monica Dietrich on Wed, 2013-03-13 15:55.

The Town of Brookhaven is on its way to becoming a leader in clean energy and energy efficiency after Supervisor Ed Romaine announced a series

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Energy,Suffolk, Long Island | Read More >

Environmental Protection Fund Celebrates 20 Years

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-03-07 18:00.

The Friends of New York's Environment - a broad partnership of more than 100 environmental, public health, agricultural, recreational and urban stakeholder groups that includes NYLCV - called on lawmakers to support Governor And

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Land Use, Funding,Statewide | Read More >

Staten Island Neighborhood Is First For Managed Retreat

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-03-07 17:43.

In announcing the first wave of property acquisitions post-Superstorm Sandy, Gov. Cuomo said this week that 169 of 192 homeowners in the Oakwood Beach section of Staten Island have accepted his buyout offer.


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water, Land Use, Funding,New York City | Read More >
 

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