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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces $255 Million in Grants Available for Critical Water Infrastructure Projects Statewide

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces $255 Million in Grants Available for Critical Water Infrastructure Projects Statewide

Governor Hochul: "Today I'm announcing $255 million in clean water infrastructure. That'll go for wastewater, sewer, and drinking water improvements. And that's statewide. You're getting a lot of it. And that's in addition to over half a billion dollars that has already been received by Long Island alone, to make these investments. So municipalities can submit applications, and also here's something that's important, we have $30 million set aside to support homeowners and business owners who have to replace their septic systems. Let's get that money out. And of that money, $20 million is going directly to Suffolk County."

Rise Light & Power Unveils Plan for “Renewable Ravenswood”: Transforming NYC’s Largest Fossil Fuel Power Plant into a New Clean Energy Hub

Rise Light & Power Unveils Plan for “Renewable Ravenswood”: Transforming NYC’s Largest Fossil Fuel Power Plant into a New Clean Energy Hub

Rise Light & Power today announced plans to redevelop its Ravenswood Generating Station – New York City’s largest power generator – as a new renewable energy hub to help New York achieve its nation-leading climate goals, including securing 70 percent renewable energy by 2030.

Which WNY companies’ pollution poses biggest potential public health risk?

Which WNY companies’ pollution poses biggest potential public health risk?

Ametal parts fabricator in Wyoming County, a Cheektowaga firm that makes equipment for mining and drilling, a tire chemical factory in Niagara Falls and a Batavia manufacturing plant are among the facilities in Western New York that pose the greatest potential public health risk due to the toxic pollution they spew.

Kelp may help shellfish growth in acidified waters, SBU study says

Kelp may help shellfish growth in acidified waters, SBU study says

Long Island’s burgeoning aquaculture industry may have more reasons than the prospect of increased revenue to add kelp to their oyster farms: A recent study by Stony Brook University found it can dramatically increase shellfish growth rates in waters impacted by ocean acidification.

A New York power line divided environmentalists. Here’s what it says about the larger climate fight.

A New York power line divided environmentalists. Here’s what it says about the larger climate fight.

States waited too long to decarbonize, and now they have to make tough choices.

New York has a mandate to transition to clean power. The state’s landmark 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act says the state must reach 100 percent zero-emissions electricity by 2040, but a major obstacle stands in the way: New York City’s grid. Some 85 percent of the Big Apple’s electricity comes from fossil fuels. By comparison, upstate New York runs on a grid that’s powered by 88 percent clean energy.

The Time to Act is Now: New Yorkers Need Leadership from State Legislators to Increase Recycling, Reduce Landfilling, and fight Climate Change

The Time to Act is Now: New Yorkers Need Leadership from State Legislators to Increase Recycling, Reduce Landfilling, and fight Climate Change

ALBANY, N.Y. —

The New York State legislature has three weeks left this session to remove the economic burden of hundreds of millions of dollars from taxpayers and municipalities by coming together to the table to come to an agreement and pass extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation. EPR is a strategy that mandates producers’ responsibility for their packaging by making them financially accountable for its end-of-life. In addition to its economic benefits, EPR will also bring universal curbside recycling to all New Yorkers and make it as easy to recycle as throw something away, which positively impacts the climate, reduces waste destined for disposal, and cleans up our communities. State and national leaders from Citizens Campaign for the Environment, the New York League of Conservation Voters, the New York Product Stewardship Council, and The Recycling Partnership have joined together to bring to the forefront that there is no better time in New York’s history to make as big an impact on the state’s recycling system as there is now.

A year later, Biden's offshore wind goals experience a Northeast tailwind

A year later, Biden's offshore wind goals experience a Northeast tailwind

Last year, 2021 set the pace for the United States to develop offshore wind in the Atlantic Ocean. The Biden administration wants America to generate 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030.

A year later, there was a flurry of development offshore in New York and Connecticut. Because New England’s offshore winds are speedy and steady, with shallow waters, the region is ideal for the future of America’s offshore wind.

Long Island communities beam with pride after local Karine Jean-Pierre promoted to White House Press Secretary

Long Island communities beam with pride after local Karine Jean-Pierre promoted to White House Press Secretary

NEW YORK -- For the first time in U.S. history, the president has named a Black, openly gay woman to be White House Press Secretary.

Enthusiasm and pride are bubbling over in the Long Island communities where Karine Jean-Pierre grew up and attended school, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reported Friday.

After losing out on state grant funding for Manorville water project, what’s next for Riverhead?

After losing out on state grant funding for Manorville water project, what’s next for Riverhead?

Riverhead Town officials remain hopeful additional federal funding could eventually allow for homes in Manorville to connect to the Riverhead Water District after the town did not receive funding as part of the $638 million allocated to 199 water infrastructure projects through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.

Navy pushed to pay $3M to help Riverhead residents get hooked up to public water

Navy pushed to pay $3M to help Riverhead residents get hooked up to public water

An environmental advocacy group is calling for elected officials to push the U.S. Navy to pay about $3 million to address water quality issues affecting dozens of homes near the former Grumman naval weapons plant in Calverton.

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