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Iberdrola Wind Investment Plans Face Opposition

Submitted by Liana Grey on Tue, 2008-06-17 15:46.

According to the Times Union report, things aren't looking too good for

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350-Mile Path To Catskills May Join National Trail System

Submitted by Liana Grey on Thu, 2008-06-12 13:08.

For part of its route, the Long Path runs parallel to the Port Jervis line on Metro-North.For part of its route, the Long Path runs parallel to the Port Jervis line on Metro-North.If new legislation passes, the 350-mile Long Path, a popular trail snaking from northern New Jersey to the Catskills

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Schumer: NYRI's Rate Reimbursement Is 'Money Grab'

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-04-10 21:06.

Despite concerns that its route is not the most economic option, NYRI says it has submitted alternatives for government consideration.Despite concerns that its route is not the most economic option, NYRI says it has submitted alternatives for government consideration.Saying that New York Regional Interconnect is seeking a "greedy money grab," Sen.

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Senators Urge Support Of Acid Rain Programs Despite Budget Cuts

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-03-27 13:45.
The average pH of rainfall in New York State ranges from 4.0 to 4.5, which is up to 30 times more acidic than "normal"The average pH of rainfall in New York State ranges from 4.0 to 4.5, which is up to 30 times more acidic than "normal"

The Bush administration's decision to cut funding to fight acid rain has spurred Sens.

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Charles Schumer Calls for More Severe Action on Trichloroethylene Contamination

Submitted by Sabrina Gusmorino on Fri, 2007-06-29 13:41.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, D-NY, called for action on the issue of trichloroethylene contamination in Upstate New York.


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Schumer: Buildings Are Energy Hogs

Submitted by Josh Abram on Wed, 2007-06-06 11:37.

New York's senior senator and featured speaker at NYLCV's Spring Gala, Charles Schumer announced with Mayor Bloomberg yesterday that he wants the federal government to follow the lead of NYC and California in creating tough energy standards for buildings.


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Schumer: Casino Too Big of A Gamble For Feds

Submitted by Stacy Feldman on Mon, 2007-03-19 11:47.

The Times-Herald Record has an interview in today's paper with Senator Schumer on the future of the proposed Monticello Casino in Sullivan County, and it's not looking so good for supporters.

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Schumer To DOT: Casino Road Widening is Best Bet

Submitted by Stacy Feldman on Fri, 2007-03-09 11:19.

To prepare for the increased traffic that a new Catskills casino would bring, Senator Schumer is urging Astrid Glynn, New York's acting transportation commissioner, to widen Route 17 from four to six lanes.


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NYRI Writes to Clinton-Schumer

Submitted by Stacy Feldman on Wed, 2007-03-07 11:06.

New York Regional Interconnect Inc (NYRI) is facing some tough opposition for its proposed plan to build a 200-mile transmission line from Utica to the lower Hudson Valley. But it is not backing down.

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