…NYS Environmental Bond Act, which is making $4.2 billion available for environmental and community projects over the next several years, with 35-40% of the benefits going to disadvantaged communities. …
…or “no thanks!” Not sure who your elected officials are? You can look up your assemblymember here and your senator here. View a PDF version of the 2018 scorecard here….
It looks like select bus service, the city’s version of bus rapid transit, in New York City is hitting another series of roadblocks. For starters, the cost has nearly doubled,…
…food waste per week (think large-scale food wholesalers, universities, hospitals, and the like) recycle waste and scraps. The funding promised by Cuomo’s bill will facilitate the next steps in this…
…completed. The project, which aims to reduce delays, improve service, increase ridership, and connect Long Islanders in new and more sustainable ways, is slated to be completed by 2018. The…
…consecutive year, the Staten Island delegation showed the most improvement, with an average score of 53%, compared to 42% last year. Ten Council Members received a failing score (under 70%)….
Read a PDF version of our Summer 2018 newsletter here….
…“unusual importance.” Such areas under the amendment would include: (i) wetlands in a watershed that has experienced significant flooding; (ii) urban wetlands, (iii) wetlands that provide habitat for rare plant…
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