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Where the Candidates for NY Governor Stand on Climate Issues

Where the Candidates for NY Governor Stand on Climate Issues

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin have starkly different stances when it comes to energy policy and other environmental issues, at a time when New York is at a critical juncture in planning and implementing its ambitious plan to lower its carbon emissions.

Chandler: At milestone anniversary, LI needs more protection

Chandler: At milestone anniversary, LI needs more protection

As the nation observes the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA), perhaps nowhere is that landmark more crucial than Long Island which is totally dependent on underground aquifers for its source of drinkable water.

LI water providers to get $48.7M in grants to treat contaminants

LI water providers to get $48.7M in grants to treat contaminants

Long Island water providers will receive $48.7 million in state grants to treat several contaminants in drinking water, a move that suppliers say will not only help clean the water but lessen the costs to ratepayers of these projects.

Early turnout, early warning?

Early turnout, early warning?

Voters in New York can be fickle about ballot proposals. They voted down an environmental bond act in 1990. And last year, voters put the kibosh on constitutional amendments addressing same-day voter registration and absentee voting.

It is in that context that supporters of the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs bond act are trying to raise awareness about the measure on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Suffolk County Executive, Environmental Groups, Campaign For Prop 1

Suffolk County Executive, Environmental Groups, Campaign For Prop 1

New Yorkers will vote on Proposition 1, or the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act, this election day.

OAKDALE, NY — Suffolk County community members are urging New Yorkers to vote 'yes' to the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act (Proposition 1) this election day.

Suffolk looks to expand on wetlands restoration projects

Suffolk looks to expand on wetlands restoration projects

Suffolk County is eyeing $4.5 million in federal grant funding for wetlands restoration projects along 390 acres of county-owned land on the South Shore, County Executive Steve Bellone announced Friday, the eve of the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.

Hochul, Bellone Announce Land Transfer to Bring National Offshore Wind Training Center to Suffolk County

Hochul, Bellone Announce Land Transfer to Bring National Offshore Wind Training Center to Suffolk County

Governor Kathy Hochul and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone have announced the successful land transfer between New York State and Suffolk County to bring a National Offshore Wind Training Center to New York.

Nonprofit groups have one mission: Encouraging people to vote

Nonprofit groups have one mission: Encouraging people to vote

The organizations are varied: nonprofits engaged in equity issues, economic empowerment, civil rights, voter education and civic engagement. But as New York and the nation look to the midterm elections next month, their goal is the same — to encourage people to vote.

5 Things To Know About NY's Clean Water, Air, And Green Jobs Bond Act

5 Things To Know About NY's Clean Water, Air, And Green Jobs Bond Act

It proposes the sale of bonds up to $4.2 billion for environmental protection, natural restoration, resiliency, and clean energy projects.

ALBANY, NY — On Nov. 8, the state's voters will cast their ballots, weighing in on Proposition 1A, the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

Perfect storm' of conditions leads to record fish kills in LI waters, Stony Brook scientists say

Perfect storm' of conditions leads to record fish kills in LI waters, Stony Brook scientists say

A "perfect storm" of excessive nitrogen in the region's coastal waters, combined with harmful algal blooms and the effects of climate change, led to a record number of fish kills on Long Island during the summer of 2022, according to a new report from scientists at Stony Brook University.

Officials Blast Decision Allowing Dredge Spoil Dumping In LI Sound

Officials Blast Decision Allowing Dredge Spoil Dumping In LI Sound

"It will have devastating effects on the ecosystem." — Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell

NORTH FORK, NY — The decision to allow dumping of dredge spoils into the Long Island Sound has local officials and environmentalists seeing red.

State proposes new drinking water regulations for 23 toxic chemicals

State proposes new drinking water regulations for 23 toxic chemicals

The State Health Department on Wednesday proposed drinking water regulations for 23 new contaminants, including toxic chemicals often found in common items such as cookware, cosmetics and carpets.

Not-so-Great Lake: Health of Lake Erie is poor, according to U.S. and Canada

Not-so-Great Lake: Health of Lake Erie is poor, according to U.S. and Canada

Lake Erie rebounded after being declared dead in the 1960s because of pollution controls that were put in place in the Clean Water Act.

But today, the assessment of the ecosystem for Erie, one of the smallest of the Great Lakes, is poor. And the State of the Great Lakes Report by the U.S. and Canadian governments deems Ontario fair, but improving.

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