Albany, NY – On October 23 and 24, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Deborah Glick, chairs of the Environmental Conservation Committee in their respective legislative houses, jointly conducted public hearings at the State Capitol. These back-to-back hearings were dedicated to exploring strategies for reducing solid waste burdens at both state and municipal … [Read more...] about Committee Chairs Host Hearings on Waste Reduction
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Jacob Tanenbaum Named 2023 Outstanding Environmental Volunteer
New City, NY - Rockland County Chief of Staff John Lyon, along with the Division of Environmental Resources, proudly presented the 26th County Executive's Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award to Jacob Tanenbaum during a ceremony held at Kennedy Dells County Park in New City. "I am thrilled to honor an individual who has been a hero and champion for the environment for … [Read more...] about Jacob Tanenbaum Named 2023 Outstanding Environmental Volunteer
Rockland County Mulls 21-Mile Riverway Trail
Nyack, NY - Rockland County is exploring the creation of a 21-mile Riverway Trail to cater to pedestrians and cyclists. Stretching from Palisades in the southern part of the county to Stony Point in the north, this proposed trail aims to run alongside or near the Hudson River. The project is motivated, in part, by the mental health challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Rockland County Mulls 21-Mile Riverway Trail
