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Ulster County Legislator Manna Jo Greene, who is the environmental director for the environmental protection group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, said Hinchey was a tireless advocate for a sustainable economy, a healthy environment, world peace and social justice while in the state Assembly and Congress.
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During a hearing on water quality, Basil Seggos, the New York State commissioner for environmental conservation, said «no fracking waste is being dumped in New York State.»
In a statement, Conor Bambrick, air and energy director for Environmental Advocates of New York, said the state's ambitious goals for renewable energy should be weighed in reviewing the project.
The still tried to get favorable legislation and funds secured for the environmental company, in the recently enacted state budget.
Katko campaign spokesperson Erin O'Connor said he has been «a steady environmental advocate in Congress by voting to incentivize green energy technology, improve water infrastructure and ensure that land is set aside and preserved for environmental purposes.»
ELLERY - Town of Ellery has extended the comment period for the environmental impact statement for the use of herbicides on Chautauqua Lake by four days.
The conference was kicked off by welcoming remarks from Dart Westphal, member and past president of the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality (BCEQ).
At Thursday's meeting, village attorney Joseph Prokop said the village applied on Sept. 26 to be the «lead agency» for an environmental review process, believing the Village Board could better oversee concerns about the project.
Dolores Funke, the director for environmental health for the Erie County Health Department, said the county's protocol goes above and beyond the state code by using models specific to each beach.
Speakers included former Community Board 4 members, civil rights attorney Norman Siegel, representatives from Bronx Council for Environmental Quality, subsidy watchdog Good Jobs New York and NYC Park Advocates.
Lobbyists for environmental groups and the planet's biggest automobile manufacturers are pushing the governor and legislative leaders to give tax breaks or taxpayer - funded rebates to consumers who buy zero - emissions vehicles, such as battery electric or hydrogen cell fuel cars.
The final budget includes $ 500 million for environmental programs including water system upgrades and rebates for electric vehicle purchases.
Fifty - eight per cent of British respondents agreed with the statement that «we are heading for environmental disaster unless we change our habits quickly».
«After careful consideration, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has requested, and the New York State Thruway Authority has agreed, that DEC and Thruway will serve as co-lead agencies for the environmental review of the Pilgrim Transportation of New York, Inc.'s application currently pending before the Thruway Authority.»
The Republican plan includes investments aimed at clean water infrastructure, more funding for environmental protection and strengthening measures designed to monitor chemical contaminations.
Also at noon, a coalition of groups opposed to Trump's agenda, including Food & Water Watch, Sierra Club, 350 NYC, 350 Brooklyn, WE ACT for Environmental Justice urge Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to join their effort, 780 Third Ave., (Schumer's NYC office), Manhattan.
Urging the people of Osun to monitor trends across the world for environmental issues, the Bureau said unless this is done, the magnitude of the global worries over the environment would not be fully appreciated.
Nixon has her own plans for environmental policy, including a shift to 100 percent renewable energy in New York in the coming decades.
On the other side is the reveal that it's actually for environmental issues: «Let's choose fresh, local food for our families» and «Let's choose safe, toxic - free toys for our children and grandchildren» with descriptions of Wagner's support for clean water and safe toys regulations.
At 11:30 a.m., advocates gather for an environmental protection fund lobby day, Empire State Plaza Concourse, Meeting Room 6, Albany.
In a statement on Wednesday, Tkaczyk highlighted her support for environmental causes and increasing the state's minimum wage.
Environment We are committed to promoting healthier, safer and more environmentally aware communities, in line with our strong reputation for environmental responsibility, which for more than 30 years has focused on preventing pollution at source.
«While the retail industry recognizes and appreciates that the fee would supplant the far-less desirable ban on the use of plastic carryout bags, we are concerned that the underpinning message blames the city's retail industry for an environmental disaster but simultaneously puts it in line to score a new profit center from it.»
As part of their effort on behalf of state legislative candidates this election cycle, the New York League of Conservation Voters has sent out its first mailer knocking Republican Sean Hanna for his environmental record.
The loan is a controversial one for environmental advocates, who have weighed taking possible legal action, in part because the money for the loan is coming from a fund traditionally earmarked for clean water and sewer projects.
«This study is entirely inadequate that's going to potentially approve this process,» John Armstrong, a spokesperson for the environmental group Frack Action, told the Capitol Report «s Susan Arbetter.
«[The CPF is] putting up people's energy bills for no environmental gain — giving «green taxes» a bad name without achieving anything».
The groups — including the United University Professions, New York State Nurses Association and the Transit Workers United Local 100 — want to see billions spent on renewable energy and infrastructure projects, resources for environmental concerns in poor communities and fair labor and training standards in clean energy.
In a blow to the Cuomo administration — and a big win for the environmental community — the EPA has rejected almost all of the controversial funding approved by the Environmental Facilities Corp. for projects related to building a new Tappan Zee Bridge, deeming them ineligble for funding from revolving loan fund intended to pay for clean water initiatives.
The government has delayed the controversial planning bill until later in the month, in what is being claimed as a victory for environmental groups.
He did not speak specifically to any appointees other than Carson, but Democrats have expressed dismay over the selection of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General, fast food executive Andrew Puzder to head the Department of Labor, former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration, mega-investor Wilbur Ross for the Department of Commerce, billionaire businesswoman Betsy Devos for the Department of Education, ex-Goldman Sachs executive Steven Mnuchin for Department of of the Treasury and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for the Environmental Protection Agency.
That was Newburgh City Councilman Torrance Harvey, among others, interrupting state Department of Health Director of the Center for Environmental Health Dr. Nathan Graber.
They still tried to get favorable legislation and funds secured for the environmental company in the recently enacted state budget.
The governor proposed $ 300 million for the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) in the spending plan, the second year in a row the EPF has been fully funded.
The governor's appearance in the Hudson Valley came as his top commissioners testified at the joint public hearing for the environmental conservation portion of his $ 168 billion state budget proposal.
Kimberly Mitchell is director for the Everglades Trust, the political watchdog arm of the Everglades Foundation for environmental research.
The fact sheet is about bio-monitoring, not health effects, and is not the definitive Department of Health position on the way PFOA affects humans, said Dr. Nathan Graber, director of the state Department of Health's Center for Environmental Health.
Judith Enck, this area's regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, said environmental justice best practices require not only public meetings, but other strategies to engage those affected by a project.
«These staff cuts must make DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis feel like he's got to clean up New York's toxic chemical spills armed with a toothbrush and a garden hose,» said Alison Jenkins, Fiscal Policy Program Director for Environmental Advocates of New York.
Although they are all admirable goals, maybe the County Executive should move some of the focus from receiving awards and recognition for environmental achievements, Rail Trails, Veterans memorials, and other non life sustaining programs to jobs, jobs and more jobs?
In the 1990s, Cutter worked as a junior aide to Mario Cuomo and also worked for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Senate GOP spokesman Scott Reif said Republicans this year passed legislation requiring water in schools to be tested for lead, secured $ 300 million for the state's Environmental Protection Fund and $ 200 million for environmental infrastructure improvements.
Under COR's proposal, the purchase price would be held in escrow and the money would be available to pay for environmental remediation if needed.
Dolores Funke, the Health Department's director for environmental health, said the problem may not be solved, but «the efforts that Erie County is making right now should have an impact we aren't going to see until a little farther down the road.»
Judith Enck served as the regional administrator for the Environmental Protective Agency from 2009 to 2016.
The project has been described as a model for environmental reclamation, as well as a symbol of renewal and society's potential to recover from the harsh effects of urbanization.
The allotment for the fund, which pays for environmental projects, would be an increase from recent years.
The #NoCuts Coalition is comprised of the following groups and individuals: Community Voices Heard, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, Manhattan North District Council of Presidents, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), New York Communities for Change, The Black Institute, CASA - New Settlement, MFY Legal Service, Coalition for the Homeless, Pratt Center for Community Development, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, GOLES, FUREE, Legal Aid Society, Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition, CAAAV, Brooklyn For Peace, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Community Service Society, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, Transport Workers Union Local 100, National Action Network, Racial & Economic Justice, Red Hook Initiative, Goddard Riverside Community Center, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), DC37, Picture The Homeless, Greater New York LECET, Unique People Service, United Neighborhood Houses and Supportive Housing Network of New York.
Astorino, Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD, and Assistant Commissioner for Environmental Health Peter DeLucia will explain the county's prevention strategies and demonstrate what residents can do at home to reduce their risk of mosquito bites.
Created by the state legislature in 1993, the Environmental Protection Fund is a source of funding for environmental projects.