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Planning A Greener Future For Yonkers

Yonkers is undergoing a sweeping revitalization, with new communities, a reborn waterfront and an improved business climate downtown. But what are the best ways to encourage economic growth while making sure that the environment is a top priority? The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund's new 2008 Yonkers Policy Agenda has the answers in its new "Blueprint For A Greener Yonkers."


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Oppsition To Water Purification Plant On Hudson Grows

Submitted by Michael Sosin on Mon, 2008-07-14 13:54.

Could Rockland County residents one day get their water from the lower Hudson river? United Water New York has proposed a plan to build a water purification plant on the Hudson and use purified water from the river to provide drinking water for the residents of Rockland county.


New Greenburgh Task Force Will Promote Energy Conservation

Submitted by Liana Grey on Wed, 2008-07-09 13:25.
Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner and the Town Board have made energy conservation a priority.Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner and the Town Board have made energy conservation a priority.

In the latest move in a string of environmental reforms, the town of Greenburgh has set up a

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Metro North Ferries to Cost Commuters More

Submitted by Ben Van Buren on Wed, 2008-07-02 16:00.

Commuters can soon expect to pay more to ride ferries across the Hudson River to Metro-North stations.

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Flood Study To Be Conducted In Mamaroneck

Submitted by Ben Van Buren on Fri, 2008-06-27 15:38.

Action is being taken to reduce the damage caused by flooding of the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake rivers, especially in the Village of Mamaroneck, in Westchester County.

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Riverspace Aims to Remake Dowtown Nyack

Submitted by Jaclynn Martin on Thu, 2008-06-26 11:46.

The city of Nyack has plans to reconstruct the riverside with new arts, residential and retail complex according to The Journal News . The plan is to give Nyack a more welcoming destination for commuters and tourist.

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Event Date: 08/02/2008
11:00am - 3:00pm

 

Come celebrate the birds of New York State!

See the many birds on exhibit, featuring the bald eagle, great horned owl, black vultures and more.

Bring the kids for some fun including making birdfeeders and turkey calls.

Location: Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain, NY

Call 845-786-2701 or click here for more information.



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Filed Under: Westchester
Event Date: 06/21/2008
11:00am - 3:00pm

 

Kick off the start of the summer on the longest day of the year by taking a walk in the park and making a visit to the zoo where you can participate in summer themed activities.

Location: Bear Mountain State Park in Bear Mountain, NY

Call 845-786-2701 or click here for more information.



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Filed Under: Westchester
Event Date: 06/21/2008
10:00am - 6:00pm


Clearwater Festival: THE GREAT HUDSON REVIVAL on the shores of the Hudson at Croton Point Park on a lovely peninsula with sandy beaches and sweeping views of the river. Celebrate the Hudson River with music, dance, storytelling, crafts, international food, Green Living Expo and more.

Performances on five zero carbon stages include

-R. Carlos Nakai

-The Felice Brothers

-Kevin So

-Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams

-Skatalites

-Cheryl Wheeler

-David Amram

-The Bluerunners

-Steve Charney

-Cheres

-The Earth Tones

-Entrain

-Raging Grannies

-Pete Seeger

-The Strangelings

and more!

Tickets can be reserved by calling 845-454-7673

Click here for more information

 



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County Planning Board Questions Yonkers Development

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Fri, 2008-06-13 07:12.

Although it spans thousands of pages, the environmental impact statement for a massive redevelopment project in Yonkers still doesn't answer key questions, according to the Westchester Plannin

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