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- Governor Cuomo announces a bill to ban single-use plastic bags in New York state Wed, 25 Apr 18, 12:28amCould New York be the next state to ban plastic bags? Ten cities and towns in New York have already put plastic bag bans in place. Now the rest of state could follow. Governor Andrew Cuomo just introduced a bill to ban single-use...
- New York nuclear power plant under investigation following radioactive leak Tue, 9 Feb 16, 3:28amA nuclear power plant some 40 miles north of New York City has been leaking radioactive material into the area groundwater. Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered an investigation over the weekend, after three monitoring wells at...
- New York’s fracking ban is the cue for eco-activists to mobilize Thu, 15 Jan 15, 6:00amThe ban on fracking in New York State is a great catalyst to inspire grassroots environmental groups to come together. Shortly after Governor Andrew Cuomo's decision to ban fracking due to health and safety concerns of residents,...
- Plans for Frank Gehry-Designed WTC Performing Arts Center Are Looking Bleak Fri, 14 Mar 14, 5:30amThe plan to build the Frank Gehry-designed World Trade Center Performing Arts Center is looking bleak. The project currently has less than half of the funds it needs for construction, and there has been speculation over whether...
- New York Set to Legalize Medical Marijuana Tue, 7 Jan 14, 6:30amPhoto via Shutterstock Despite his opposition to similar measures in the past, Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to take action towards legalizing the use of medical marijuana in New York this week...
- Cuomo Appoints ‘Open Space’ Advocate as NYS Environment Chief Sat, 8 Jan 11, 8:45amEnvironmental groups are praising Gov. Andrew Cuomo for choosing Joseph Martens as New York State’s new commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Martens served as New York’s deputy state secretary...