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Governor Names New Deputy For The Environment

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2010-03-18 12:52.

Peter M. Iwanowicz, formerly director of the state Office of Climate Change, has become Gov. David A. Paterson’s new Deputy Secretary for the Environment.

Mangano Outlines Environmental Vision For Nassau

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Thu, 2010-03-18 11:44.

On Monday, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano delivered his first State of the County address. In it, he presented Nassau's situation as "deeply troubled," with a $48.5 million deficit.

Report Examines Westchester's Climate Action Progress

Click above to download the report.Click above to download the report.Westchester County and its municipalities are making progress toward meeting the climate change and sustainability goals set forth in the county's Action Plan for Climate Change and Sustainable Development, according to a new report by NYLCVEF and the Pace Law School Center for Environmental Legal Studies. The report, titled "Climate Adaptation and Mitigation: Westchester Responds to the Changing Future," tracks the progress that Westchester County and its municipalities reported in seven broad sustainability areas.
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Will Rensselaer County Landfill Get Superfunded?

Submitted by David Rozan on Wed, 2010-03-03 16:15.

The toxic Dewey Loeffel landfill located near the Village of Nassau is under consideration for Superfund status, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday.


Despite Mayor's Wishes, EPA Adds Gowanus To Superfund List

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Tue, 2010-03-02 14:12.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced this week that the heavily polluted Gowanus Canal was added to its

Contaminated Soil Dumped At John Jay's Former Home

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Thu, 2010-02-25 13:15.

A new engineering report shows that two piles of fill dumped at the historic site of John Jay's boyhood home by Westchester County contain arsenic, lead, pesticides and other contaminants.

Bedford Adopts Climate Action Plan

Submitted by Adrienne Oppenheim on Thu, 2010-02-11 16:34.

The Town of Bedford, in Westchester County, has adopted an ambitious 120-page Climate Action Plan detailing how the town will curb its global warming-inducing emissions, according to the Journal News.


NYLCV Joins Long Island Lobby Day

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2010-02-11 13:05.

More than 50 Long Island leaders attended the second annual Long Island Lobby Day.More than 50 Long Island leaders attended the second annual Long Island Lobby Day.NYLCV joined our colleagues from transportation, business, labor and neighborhood organizations for a Long Island Lobby Day at the state Capitol on Tuesday.


Busy Week For The Environment And NYLCV In Albany

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2010-02-04 13:30.

NYLCV's efforts at the state Capitol began paying benefits this week, with some important legislation making progress.


2010 Environmental Goals For The State Legislature

Even in these challenging economic times, New York State cannot afford to retreat from its environmental goals or endanger our water and air because of a shrinking budget. In fact, greater environmental sustainability is a building block for a revitalized New York. That’s why the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund has released its 2010 New York State Policy Agenda. It offers specific policy recommendations to members of the New York State Assembly and Senate that will help improve the environment and the economy.
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