Environment Archives – Politics NY

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Riverdale landlord and business owner finds solar solution to meet Local Law 97 requirements

By Emily Swanson

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the town board approved a $15 million bond for the Massapequa Water District.

Nassau

Oyster Bay Town Board OKs $15M bond for Massapequa Water District projects

By Casey Fahrer

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Brooklyn

Reynoso pledges to ‘fight for’ Puerto Rico if elected to Congress in NY-7

By Adam Daly

Glen Cove City Mayor Pam Panzenbeck (eighth from L.), Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (sixth from L.) and officials gathered for the opening of Crescent Beach for the first time since 2009.

Nassau

Glen Cove’s Crescent Beach officially reopens for first time in 17 years

By Casey Fahrer

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Queens

CM Ariola, Brooks-Powers welcome launch of NYC Vessel Turn-In Program website

By Paulina Albarracin

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Bronx property owners and workforce push back against state weatherization program cuts

By Emily Swanson

The proposed route within Nassau County of the Propel NY Energy Project.

Nassau

Nassau towns call for transparency from Propel NY, but project officials say they have already given them answers

By Casey Fahrer

Southold Town Hall

Southold Extends Moratorium on Controversial BESS Energy Storage Sites

By Timothy Bolger

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and town officials harvested kelp from local waters as part of the town's efforts to conserve the environment.

Nassau

Town of Oyster Bay harvest kelp from waterways in environmental conservation efforts

By Casey Fahrer

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda at Woodside Houses on Wednesday, April 22.

Queens

Mamdani unveils NYCHA’s 2026 sustainability agenda during Earth Day visit to Woodside Houses

By Shane O’Brien

More than 200 residents gather in a cold rain at the Steamboat Road entrance of Kings Point Park on April 19 to protest a proposal they say would privatize public green space.

Nassau

Hundreds rally in rain to protest proposed Kings Point Park land use

By Miao Li

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Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion

By Emily Swanson

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Queens

CM Wong announces passage of two Earth Day bills to improve parks and protect urban wildlife

By Paulina Albarracin

Glen Head resident Doug Augenthaler called on Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the town board to continue to be against battery energy storage systems in the town.

Nassau

Town of Oyster Bay approves extension for battery energy storage systems for one year

By Casey Fahrer

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Queens

Advocates to rally at City Hall Thursday as historic wildlife protection bill poised to pass ahead of Earth Week

By Paulina Albarracin

Salvatore Bifone was sworn into his new role with the Glen Cove City Police Department by Mayor Pam Panzenbeck (C.) and the city council.

Nassau

Glen Cove City Council approves one-year extension for battery energy storage system moratorium

By Casey Fahrer

Munsey Park's 2026-2027 budget represents an overall spending decrease of approximately $78,000 compared to the previous year.

Nassau

Munsey Park adopts 2026 budget, maintains tax levy

By Miao Li

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Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing

By Emily Swanson

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Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing is funding air quality improvements at Hunts Point Market

By Ethan Marshall

The U.S. Navy has officially launched its $46 million facility aimed at attacking the plume at the former Grumman site in Bethpage.

Nassau

U.S. Navy officially launches $46 million facility at Bethpage Grumman site for plume restoration

By Casey Fahrer

East End farmers have to irrigate their crops more due to the drought, especially sod farms

Suffolk Farms Receive State Funds to Fight Climate Change

By Jessica Brand

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Queens

Op-Ed | New York must hold the line on climate for clean air, lower bills and climate justice

By Diana Moreno

Queens

CM Hankerson holds hearing on Earth Day legislation package

By Paulina Albarracin

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Opinion | Packaging waste in New York through the Affordable Waste Reduction Act

By Assembly Member Chantel Jackson

More from Around New York

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Hostos Community College President named to City & State New York’s 2026 Trailblazers in Higher Education list

Cyndi Lauper and Laverne Cox at Outright International's 2026 Celebration of Courage in New York on June 1.

Led by Laverne Cox, Outright International honors Cyndi Lauper and Brazil’s LGBTQ political movement

NY-7 candidates Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez and Julie Won at the St. Pat's for All Parade on March 1. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

NY-7 candidates take part in first televised debate ahead of June 23 primary

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‘Resilience is an art form’: Brisport honors queer activists, slams ‘haters’ in Pride month speech