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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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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

Landmark Agreement To Help NYC's Jamaica Bay

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Thu, 2010-02-25 17:32.
City and state officials, along with the leaders of local and national environmental groups, announced on Thursday an

GE, EPA Differ Yet Again On Hudson River Dredging

Submitted by Diana Ciechorska on Thu, 2010-02-18 16:47.

A panel of experts appointed by GE and the Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the findings from the first year of Hudson River dredging and plotting a course for the next phase.


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.


Hudson Valley's Coal Tar Problem

Submitted by Adrienne Oppenheim on Thu, 2010-02-11 14:43.

Toxic coal tar, a remnant of gas-production methods of yesteryear, now pollutes soil and water in the mid-Hudson Valley, reports the Times Herald-Record.


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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.


Two Lakes Improving After Acid Rain Trouble

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2010-02-11 11:40.
Two down, 500 to go.

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water,Central & Western NY | Read More >

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.


 

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