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Upstate High Speed Rail Line Stalls

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-07-24 17:22.
A plan to create a high-speed rail system between New York City and Buffalo appears to have lost steam, according to the

Ulster County's New Environmental Chief Lays Out Goals

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-07-24 17:10.

Amanda LaValle, Ulster County's new Department of the Environment coordinator, is already establishing the focal points of her work, according to the

Hamptons Cocktail Party With Special Guest Alec Baldwin

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-07-24 16:06.

 The Long Island Chapter of the New York League of Conservation Voters is hosting a cocktail party benefiting our Climate Action PAC with special

NYLCV President: Washington Must Step Up Transit Aid

NYLCV President Marcia Bystryn joins elected officials, labor leaders and environmentalists in calling for federal assistance.NYLCV President Marcia Bystryn joins elected officials, labor leaders and environmentalists in calling for federal assistance.This summer, politicians have talked about a 'gas tax holiday' to help working and middle-class Americans afford to drive. How about a little help for mass transit commuters, too? NYLCV is calling on Congress to provide immediate funding for mass transit expansion and immediate fuel subsidies for public transit.
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Bush, Pelosi Face Off Over Offshore Drilling

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-07-17 13:00.

In a largely symbolic move on Wednesday,

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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Bumpy Road Ahead As Thruway Improvements Scaled Back

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-07-17 11:30.

The Times Union reports that a combination of skyrocketing construction costs and a dramatically less traffic is prompting the

New Coalition Forms To Advocate For LIRR Third Track

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-07-17 11:05.

A coalition of transportation, business, labor, environmental, planning, health and civic groups -- including the New York League of Conservation Voters -- gathered at MTA Headquarters Wednesday to urge the state to fund public transportation projects that would benefit Long Island residents and transit riders.

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NJ Gathers Funds for Newark- NYC Train

Submitted by Ben Van Buren on Mon, 2008-07-14 16:44.

New Jersey Senators Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg have secured $75 million in funding for a train running between Newark and New York City.

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