Group Talks Ways to Reduce Oil Dependence
Environmental advocates in New York City say drivers are spending too much time and money at the pump.
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Park Re-Opened After Sewage Spill, Pools Remain Closed
Progress was reported Friday on repairs at a Manhattan wastewater treatment plant that disgorged millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Hudson River, and environmentalists in New Jersey said there appeared to be no impact on the shore and shellfish beds there.
Con Ed Prepares for Rising Temps
As temperatures continue to rise, Con Edison is warning of scattered outages, but says they’re ready to take on the heat.
Bloomberg Provides $ to Snuff Out Coal
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's charity is donating $50 million to the Sierra Club's campaign against coal-fired power plants.
New York Begins Tax Collection on Indian Cigarettes
New York's renewed effort to collect taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products sold by Indian-operated companies has led to seizures of $1.2 million worth of untaxed tobacco products in the last three weeks outside Indian land.
Judge Blocks NYC Pregnancy Center Disclosure Law
NEW YORK (AP) _ A judge has blocked New York City from enforcing a new law designed to force pregnancy centers to disclose what services they offer.
Proposed NY rules for gas drillers posted online
ALBANY, N.Y. — The state Department of Environmental Conservation has posted online its proposed regulations for hydraulic fracturing of natural gas wells in the lucrative Marcellus Shale region of southern New York.
Teens run Farmers Market in the Bronx
Teenagers in the Bronx are spending their summer running a farmers market in an effort to improve the health of residents in their community.
New York State Moves to Allow Hydraulic Fracturing
Commissioner Joe Martens spoke on Friday saying, “I believe it (fracking) can be done safely. With all the precautions that we have built into the process I believe it can be done safely.”
New Jersey Has Second Cleanest Beach Water In Country
The Testing the Waters report monitors bacteria levels in beach water throughout the country. It ranked the thirty Coastal and Great Lakes states. It also named Superstar Beaches, that scored perfectly, and repeat offenders that have continually scored poorly.
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