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The state is adjusting its income eligibility criteria for Empower+, which helps tenants and homeowners pay for energy-saving building upgrades. Previous rules made it hard for city households to qualify:…

ByElise Robley 1Comment

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Dec 2025

Climate and Environment Government Health Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

Why Did Hochul Back Down on New York’s Gas Ban?

Just two months ago, the state argued in court that it couldn’t halt the all-electric buildings law even if it wanted to. Then it abruptly changed course.

ByColin Kinniburgh, New York Focus 2Comments

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Sep 2025

Climate and Environment Education Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Transportation

Tens of Thousands of School Buses Are Back On NYC Streets. Only 68 Are Electric.

State law requires every school bus across New York to be powered by clean electric energy by 2035, and bans non-electric school bus purchases by 2027. Environmental advocates are pushing…

ByMariana Simões 2Comments

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Sep 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Health Land Use and Development

Public Schools Account for a Third of NYC’s Building Pollution. What Would It Take to Go Green?

Public school buildings, many of which are an average of 75 years old, grapple with mold, leaks, antiquated heating and cooling systems and poor ventilation, environmental advocates argued at a…

ByMariana Simões 4Comments

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Jul 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Health Opinion

Opinion: It’s time to Cap Pollution, Lower Energy Bills, and Invest in NY’s Future

“Through cap and invest, we can both clean up our air and create consistent revenue that invests in our communities and puts money back into New Yorkers’ pockets.”

ByEddie Bautista 0Comments

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May 2025

Government Health Opinion Transportation

Opinion: To Accelerate NY’s Climate Progress, Pass a Clean Fuel Policy

“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.”

ByMatt Tomich 1Comment

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Apr 2025

Climate and Environment Government

Climate Groups Sue Hochul Administration Over Climate Law Backtracking

Environmentalists have long charged that New York is falling short of its climate mandates. Now, they’re taking the state to court, New York Focus reports.

ByColin Kinniburgh, New York Focus 3Comments

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Mar 2025

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

New York Approved a Major Gas Pipeline Expansion. What Does it Mean for its Climate Goals?

The approval of Iroquois’ enhancement project, which utility companies argue is needed to heat New Yorkers’ homes in the coldest months, amps up planet-warming pollution—and signals that the state’s commitment…

ByMariana Simões

ByPatrick Spauster 5Comments

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Jul 2024

Climate and Environment Government In Depth Investigations Transportation

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing

The MTA says losing the revenue generated from congestion pricing could create a domino effect that impacts a series of climate resiliency projects, like fortifying the subway system from flooding…

ByMariana Simões 5Comments

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Jun 2024

Climate and Environment Government

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?

A bill that aims to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation failed to become law last year. Will the governor veto it…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

More NYC Households to Qualify for Energy Efficiency Upgrades Under Tweaked State Program