Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham celebrated the passage of two pivotal stormwater-related bills in the State Senate, both unanimously approved. These legislative strides mark a significant effort to bolster transparency regarding the state's storm response expenditures and to address potential flooding risks arising from construction projects. The bills are … [Read more...] about New York State Senator Pete Harckham Advances Stormwater Legislation
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Westchester Delegation Seeks Community Input on Executive Budget Proposal
Greenburgh, NY – The Westchester Delegation of the New York State Senate invites community members to participate in two budget forums to provide feedback on the governor’s proposed 2024-25 NYS Budget. The in-person forum will take place on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Greenburgh Town Hall, while the virtual forum will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 22, … [Read more...] about Westchester Delegation Seeks Community Input on Executive Budget Proposal
Harckham’s New Geothermal Borehole Law Sparks Project in Ossining
State Sen. Pete Harckham with (l-r) Christine Hoffer from NY-GEO; Zach Fink from ZBF Geothermal; Supervisor Liz Feldman; Gibson Craig from WBP Development LLC; Mayor Rika Levin; Heather Deese from Dandelion Energy; William G. Balter from WBP Development LLC; Suzie Ross from Green Ossining; Leo Wiegman and Lauren Brois from Sustainable Westchester. Photo Credit: Office of State … [Read more...] about Harckham’s New Geothermal Borehole Law Sparks Project in Ossining
Committee Chairs Host Hearings on Waste Reduction
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
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