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NYLCV Applauds City Council For New Green Measures

The legislation will add about 10,000 trees to the cityscape each year.The legislation will add about 10,000 trees to the cityscape each year.The Big Apple is one step closer to becoming the “Green Apple,” following Wednesday's passage of legislation in the New York City Council that will ensure residents can enjoy more trees, open space and long-term sustainability planning.
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NYLCV Applauds City Council For New Green Measures

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-05-01 11:51.

The legislation passed Wednesday will add about 10,000 trees to the cityscape each year.The legislation passed Wednesday will add about 10,000 trees to the cityscape each year.The Big Apple is one step closer to becoming the “Green Apple,” following Wednesday's passage of legislation in the New York City Council that will ensure residents can enjoy more trees, open space and long-term sustainabili

Our New Report Examines NYC's Sustainability Progress

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-04-24 12:33.

In the year since the launch of PlaNYC, the Bloomberg administration has made significant strides in implementing its sustainability goals.

New York City 'Greens' Black Car Fleet

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-04-17 13:25.

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission on Thursday approved a new

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New York City Votes To 'Green' Black Car Fleet

Thanks to an innovative partnership between the Bloomberg administration, the Taxi and Limousine Commission, corporate fleets and their financing partners, the TLC has approved new fuel economy standards for New York City's black cars that will cut their greenhouse gas emissions in half.
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Albany Will Consider Congestion Pricing By Monday

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-04-03 17:01.

It could be Monday before the Assembly takes up the issue of congestion pricing, according to the Daily News.


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New York City Council Votes 'Yes' For Greener Future

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine QuinnMayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine QuinnThe New York League of Conservation voters applauds the New York City Council and Speaker Christine Quinn for passing congestion pricing legislation that will vastly improve the public transit system, reduce traffic congestion and clean the air we breathe. NYLCV looks forward to working with state legislators to making this innovative proposal a reality.


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Moment Of Truth For Congestion Pricing

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Wed, 2008-03-26 18:37.

NYLCV Executive Director Marcia Bystryn met with Albany leaders about congestion pricing on Thursday.NYLCV Executive Director Marcia Bystryn met with Albany leaders about congestion pricing on Thursday.The New York League of Conservation Voters joined other prominent environmental groups in Albany on Thursday to voice their ardent support for a congestion pricing plan in New York City.


NY Times: Mass Transit Needs Congestion Pricing

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Wed, 2008-03-05 15:09.
The MTA's new capital plan -- released last week -- shows the agency will need nearly $30 billion over the next five years for new subway cars, upgraded signals and better facilities. The question is how to pay for it without hitting riders ...

Bloomberg: Black Cars Should Go Green

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Fri, 2008-02-29 08:48.

The black cars that are offered for hire by car services could become more green under a proposal Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Tuesday.

 

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