While politicians, environmental groups and union leaders rejoiced that Empire Wind can move forward, some worry the Trump administration’s concession is meant to pressure Gov. Hochul to approve local gas…
As New York makes progress on stopping contamination from long-lasting chemicals known as PFAS, the Environmental Protection Agency is back tracking on recent federal regulation that set tighter limits for…
“A system that centralizes fines ignores two crucial facts about our rodent crisis: rats do not abide by property boundaries and many homeowners are asset rich but cash poor, and…
“This is the moment for New York to do something big,” said Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics. She’s among those pushing state lawmakers to pass the Packaging Reduction and…
While the state has celebrated the growth of its newest legal economy, many feel left out—no one more so than non-citizen immigrants. This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds,…
“As spiritual advisors and community leaders, we are called to speak to the holistic well-being of those we serve. The city’s future depends on continued investment in healthcare facilities that…
“The Trump administration’s scare tactics have been so ruthless that they have successfully inhibited those in need from seeking social service providers, leaving them further isolated and at-risk.”
“New York can forge ahead by adopting a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). It’s a proven, market-driven strategy for rapidly decarbonizing transportation at minimal public expense.”
“A reimagined SNAP should reflect the realities of modern food consumption and the economic potential of small restaurants. By broadening the program’s reach, we not only nourish individuals but also…
