Latest Hudson Valleys: Hudson Valley

There are many benefits to acquiring land for State Forest Preserves, but it can often make life difficult for residents who live in and around the acquired area because of the limits placed on new development. A recently passed bill seeks to ease this burden by creating a 750 acre land bank for certain public projects.

We created a map that identifies areas throughout the state where a school has failed voluntary water testing.  Is a school in your area on the list?

The current solar bureaucratic processes need to be rethought to ensure permitting does not hinder the growth of the solar industry so New York can reach its renewable energy goals

Right off the cuffs of Hoosick Falls water quality being ok'd by the EPA, they are being urged to test the city of Newburgh's water supply, where toxic chemical contamination has been found.

Under a bill by Queens Councilman Costa Constantinides, the Department of Transportation would launch a four-year pilot program to install up to seven charging stations per borough.

Congressman Paul Tonko has been working with Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) to release legislation that would allow for a reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act and allocate funding over the next five years to be provided to local water-line improvements.

Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill this week that would provide tax credits for homeowners and landlords who replace lead-based infrastructure in their buildings. The proposed legislation would expand existing tax credits, and be available to any homeowner making $110,000 or less annually.