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During a ceremony at Fordham Law School in Manhattan, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, with a goal of achieving a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. Joined by former Vice President Al Gore, Cuomo called the legislation one of the the most consequential achievements of his […]
Dozens of climate change activists rallied outside of the Senate chambers in the state Capitol on Tuesday demanding the Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo adopt a plan to move off fossil fuels by 2030. Assemblymen Bill Colton and Felix Ortiz were there to promote the New York Off Fossil Fuels […]
Modeling state-level legislation on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s national fight for a greener nation, New York Democrats are introducing a “Green New Deal” of their own. Sen. James Sanders Jr., D-Queens, is sponsoring a “Green New Deal for New York,” saying the U.S. is in a “state of climate emergency.” According […]
New program also expands number of charging stations statewide New Yorkers looking to buy a new car now have a big reason to go electric. The Rebate Electric Vehicle program (REV) will provide up to $2,000 off the sticker price for state residents who buy an electric car from participating […]