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Some big changes are coming to Staten Island, and Senator Charles Schumer, New York City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Emily Lloyd, and Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora were all present Monday to break ground in celebration.

The New York City Department of Sanitation convened a working group, brainstorming a new program encouraging New Yorkers to recycle more called "Save-As-You-Throw." This was a hot topic at the NYLCV Education Fund's panel discussion on organic waste, among recommendations on diverting more waste from landfills.

A new study highlights what many New Yorkers already know: apartment buildings often distribute heat unevenly causing many residents to crack a window and waste energy. With Mayor Bill de Blasio's ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 this building waste must be addressed.

Half of America’s rail bridges could face immediate danger from deterioration, according to a new report from water advocates. The study released by Waterkeeper Alliance, Riverkeeper, and ForestEthics, comes on the heels of high-profile incidents across the country, highlighting the danger of train oil transport.

NYLCV, along with a coalition of partner groups, have issued a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo urging him to continue the ongoing effort to protect the Adirondack forest preserve.

The Huntley and Dunkirk coal plants have no reason to stay open, the New York Independent System Operator claims, but politics might interfere with progress.

It’s not just the New York City subway system that will get a boost from the MTA Capital Plan. The new $29 billion budget for repairs and enhancements, approved Wednesday, will also bring about some much-needed changes in Staten Island, and the Metro-North train line.

The New York Green Bank announced this week that it will help finance three projects aimed at expanding solar and wind power throughout the state. $49 million will be invested in the projects that will help homeowners cut their power usage or switch to more efficient sources.