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League of Conservation Voters proposes green agenda for Yonkers

The "Blueprint for a Greener Yonkers," produced by the New York League of Conservation Voters, urges the city to pass new building codes that would require energy efficient new construction and promote a waterfront that's accessible to all residents - not just those living in new developments on the Hudson River.
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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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County Planning Board Questions Yonkers Development

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Fri, 2008-06-13 07:12.

Although it spans thousands of pages, the environmental impact statement for a massive redevelopment project in Yonkers still doesn't answer key questions, according to the Westchester Plannin

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Weekend Conference To Focus On Greening Yonkers

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-05-01 10:39.

The Journal News reports that a free two-day conference

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Yonkers Unveils Waterfront Revitalization Plan

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Fri, 2007-12-21 13:00.

More developers are seeing the potential of Yonkers' Hudson River waterfront.More developers are seeing the potential of Yonkers' Hudson River waterfront.The city of Yonkers on Thursday night unveiled its Alexander Street Master Plan, which calls for 3,700 apartments units and 13 acres of new parkl

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Greentastic Yonkers

Submitted by Ilene Kaplowitz on Tue, 2007-06-05 13:20.

We were proud when County Executive Andy Spano announced the formation of the global warming task force for Westchester County at the NYLCV dinner last year, but we are equally pleased that the City of Yonkers has also announced yesterday t

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Amicone Announces his Re-Election Campaign

Submitted by Ilene Kaplowitz on Mon, 2007-05-21 11:30.

Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone announced that he will seek re-election for his second term in office.

Amicone pledged, in front of a packed room at the Dunwoodie Gulf Course, to reform city government, boost school funding, and revitalize downtown. 


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Group to Propose a Redo of Yonkers Waterfront Plan

Submitted by Ilene Kaplowitz on Tue, 2007-05-15 17:05.

Scenic Hudson is reaching out to community groups and residents in Yonkers to talk about the city's proposed waterfront development plans.

At issue is the waterfront development master plan that was released in November 2006 that calls for developing 4,000 units of housing and retail along the city's 4 1/2 -mile stretch of riverfront.


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