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NRDC on Climate Law Changes in New York Budget: “Deeply Disappointing”

New York environmental advocates are criticizing changes to the state’s landmark climate law included in the newly approved state budget, warning the revisions could slow progress toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels. The amendments to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, or CLCPA, delay key emissions regulations and […]
NRDC on Climate Law Changes in New York Budget: “Deeply Disappointing”

Funding Boost for Upper Delaware River Conservation Efforts

State budget language included in the FY27 Aid to Localities Appropriation bill provides funding for two organizations focused on protecting the Upper Delaware River: Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) and the Upper Delaware Council (UDC). The 73.4-mile Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, which runs along the New York and Pennsylvania border, is […]
Funding Boost for Upper Delaware River Conservation Efforts

New York Lawmakers Pass $268.5B Budget. It’s 8 Weeks Late

The good news: The budget is passed. The bad news: It was due two months ago. By Jon Campbell and Jimmy Vielkind | New York Public News Network New York lawmakers finally finished passing a state budget Wednesday night that softens the state’s climate change goals, limits local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities […]
New York Lawmakers Pass $268.5B Budget. It’s 8 Weeks Late

Callicoon-Damascus Bridge Scheduled for Another Temporary Closure June 2

The next temporary closure of the Callicoon, New York–Damascus, Pennsylvania Bridge (Interstate Bridge #7) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, beginning at approximately 6 a.m., according to transportation officials. The closure, which is needed for ongoing construction activity requiring a motorist detour, could last up to 48 hours. A backup rain date has been set […]
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NY Officials, Citing Shifting Politics, Put Off Reparations Study Another Two Years

New York Public News Network | By Arun Venugopal New York state officials, bowing to political headwinds, have agreed to push back a long-awaited report on reparations for slavery to 2029, officials said. Assemblymember Michaelle A. Solages, chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, told Gothamist that the two-year delay, which was […]
NY Officials, Citing Shifting Politics, Put Off Reparations Study Another Two Years

New York Won’t Tackle E-Bike Registration This Year

New York Public News Network | By Jimmy Vielkind A push to register e-bikes in New York state has a thrown chain. A key lawmaker said deliberations on the state budget have stretched so far past its April 1 due date that there simply isn’t enough time to develop and consider bills on the subject. Assemblymember […]
New York Won’t Tackle E-Bike Registration This Year

Hochul Urged to Opt Into Federal Tuition Tax Credit Program

Buffalo Toronto Public Media | By BTPM Staff Supporters of a federal tax credit program set up to benefit school children in grades Kindergarten through 12 are urging New York’s governor to opt into the program. Under the federal tuition tax credit program set to begin next January, people with a tax liability may donate an […]
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New York State Police Increasing Drunk Driving Enforcement This Weekend

The New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state will increase patrols over the Memorial Day weekend to target drunk, impaired and reckless driving. The special enforcement campaign begins Friday, May 22, and continues through Monday, May 25. Additional patrols are funded through grants from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Authorities […]
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New York to Delay Electric School Bus Mandate

New York Public News Network | By Samuel King A five-year delay in a New York mandate for electric school buses will be included in this year’s final state budget, according to lawmakers. School districts had been required to have all new school bus purchases be electric by 2027. That transition would now take place in […]
New York to Delay Electric School Bus Mandate