NY High School, College Students To Rally At Capitol For Climate Sustainability, Leadership
Editor’s note: Recently, on the opposite side of this generational age group and on the…
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With EPA Water Quality Rollbacks In Effect, NYSDEP Rethinking Its Hasty Approval Of NESE Pipeline In Hudson River
Editor’s note: We covered the hasty approval of the pipeline by the DEP and Governor…
Malliotakis & Ferry Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Bipartisan FERRIES Act
Malliotakis & Ferry Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Bipartisan FERRIES Act Editor’s note: Our most recent story…
For Staten Island’s Rep., Congestion Pricing Fight Is Not Over: MTA CEO Weighs In On Court Decision
We’ve previously reported on the initial action taken by the Trump Administration to revoke…
New York’s Senator: Trump’s Tariffs Must End, Funding For 5 Boroughs, Prayer Breakfast, New Legislation For Seniors, Prescription Drugs, Senate Aging Hearing, Other Updates
Demanding End To Trump Tariffs, Federal Funding For Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan; Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes, 74th…
Staten Island & New York Politicians Advocate For Sustainable Energy Policies, Relaxing Climate Related Rules
Pirozzolo Join Colleagues in Advocating for Sustainable Energy Policies Editor’s note: We’ve covered in…
New York’s Attorney General Led Fight Against President’s Illegal Tariffs: SCOTUS Declares They’re Illegal, Must Refund
Below, find statements from Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Gillibrand, and Senator Rand Paul, all…
Clean Air, Clean Water: New EPA Rules Seek To Undermine Both, Giving Polluters License To Ignore Public, Community Health
EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore…
NY Senator: Rethink Canadian Tariffs – Prices Would Rise For All, Budget Wins For Staten Island And New York, Hudson Tunnel Project, EPA Abandons Clean Water Requirements, More Updates
NY Senator: Rethink Canadian Tariffs – Prices Would Rise For All, Budget Wins For Staten…
Current New York Natural Gas Customers Will No Longer Subsidize New Construction’s First 100 Feet Of Gas Lines – For Homes Not Their Own
Current New York Natural Gas Customers Will No Longer Subsidize New Construction’s First 100 Feet…
New York Tribe’s Land Returned, Utility Usage Payments From Local Power Company, Tuition Discounts For Tribe Members: Gov Hochul Reaches Settlement
New York Tribe’s Land To Be Returned, Utility Usage Payments From Local Power Company, Tuition…
Skyrocketing Costs This Thanksgiving, Ensuring Pregnant Women’s Healthcare Access, Increasing Social Security Benefit Levels, Supporting Victims Of Human Trafficking, Honduran President Pardon, Connecting Seniors To Community This Holiday Season, New Yorkers Getting Scroog’d: Senator Gillibrand
Skyrocketing Costs This Thanksgiving, Ensuring Pregnant Women’s Healthcare Access, Increasing Social Security Benefit Levels, Supporting…
No American Should Go Hungry, $100M For New Low- No-Emission Buses, Congress Should Ban Stock Trading By Insiders, Stop Stalling Toxic Cleanups, Release HEAP Funds, On Calls For Violence, Protecting Youth In Foster Care: Senator Gillibrand
No American Should Go Hungry, $100M For New Low- No-Emission Buses, Congress Should Ban Stock…
OPINION: Gov. Hochul, DEC Ignores Staten Islanders, New Yorkers, NY Elected Officials’ Real Concerns: Hudson River Pipeline NESE Project Approved By Gov. Hochul, NYS DEC Over Public Backlash
OPINION: Gov. Hochul, DEC Ignores Staten Islanders, New Yorkers, NY Elected Officials’ Real Concerns: Hudson…
Staten Island Residents Demand Hochul Stop $3.2B NESE Pipeline Due To Ecosystem Damage, Increased Energy Costs
Dozens in Staten Island demand Hochul stop $3.2B NESE pipeline Residents warn project would raise…
NYS Assembly Republicans Continue Tour Calling Out Energy Policies Raising Utility Rates, Eliminating Consumer Choice
PALMESANO, ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS CONTINUE ENERGY TOUR IN BROOKLYN PALMESANO, COLLEAGUES DENOUNCE COSTLY GREEN MANDATES, DEMAND…
OPINION: US Supreme Court Stands For Freedom Of Religion – If One Is Christian: Minority Religions Get Little Say, Redress, Equal Protection Under Law
SCOTUS Stands For Freedom Of Religion – Only If One Is Christian: Minority Religions Get…
Concerned Staten Islanders – Leafletting Tomorrow: Fishermen, Marine Ecologists, Borough President Concerned NESE Pipeline Will Bring Headaches, No Benefit To Local Residents
On Staten Island: Boating Enthusiasts, Marine Wildlife Observers, SI’s Borough President Concerned That NESE Pipeline…
Staten Island / Queens Underwater Pipeline Project For Natural Gas Public Comment Ended: Details, What’s Next
The NYS DEP answered our questions about the brevity of the comment period and…
Staten Islanders, New Yorkers: MTA Fare Hike Public Comment Hearing Today (2 Sessions – 10am, 5pm) In Person For Comments
MTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Fare and Toll Changes Editor’s note: See our…
Staten Island, NYC Politicians Weigh In On Proposed MTA Fare Hike: Urge Board To Vote No On Proposals
Staten Island, NYC Politicians Weigh In On Proposed MTA Fare Hike: Urge Board To Vote…
NJ, VT Senators: Repealing Corporate Welfare For Fossil Fuels Provided For In President Trump’s Budget Bill – End Planet-Destroying Giveaways
Sanders, Omar Introduce Legislation to Repeal Corporate Welfare for Fossil Fuels in Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful…
BP Fossella and ATU Local 726 President Cassella Call Concern to Deteriorating MTA Express Bus Service, Canceled Trips, Necessary Improvements
BP Fossella and ATU Local 726 President Cassella Call Concern to Deteriorating MTA Express Bus…
New Yorkers, Staten Islanders: Public Comment Period Underway On Proposed Gas Fracking Pipeline Under New York Waterways
New Yorkers, Staten Islanders: Public Comment Period Underway On Proposed Gas Fracking Pipeline Under New…
SCOTUS Refusal To Acknowledge Minority Religion’s Freedoms Has Implications Nationwide: Oak Flat Case – Native American Religious Ceremony Land Becomes Copper Mine
Supreme Court declines to review Oak Flat case involving land used for Native American religious…
NYS Senate Republicans: Comptroller DiNapoli Must Reject Democrats Legal Defense Slush Fund, Repeal Burdensome Congestion Pricing, Audit MTA
NYS Senate Republicans: Comptroller DiNapoli Must Reject Democrats Legal Defense Slush Fund, Repeal Burdensome Congestion…
NYC Health + Hospitals Systemwide Climate Resilience, Sustainability Changes, Achievements Since Last Year’s Earth Day
NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS DETAILS SYSTEMWIDE CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE EARTH DAY 2024…
Lime, E-Mobility Company, Partners With Redwood Materials To Ensure Used Batteries From Queens, The Bronx Are Responsibly Recycled After Their Usefulness Ends
This Earth Day, Lime Brings Battery Recycling to Riders in Queens and the Bronx New…
New York MTA Will Face Consequences For Failing To Halt Congestion Pricing
Malliotakis: MTA Will Be Held Accountable for Congestion Tax Editor’s note: According to Senator Gillibrand…
Movie Review: The Penguin Lessons – Teaching Compassion, Courage From An Unexpected Friendship
Movie Review: The Penguin Lessons – Teaching Compassion, Courage From An Unexpected Friendship The movie…
Staten Island Politicians, Civic Groups Applaud President Trump: Congestion Pricing Approval Rescinded – UPDATED
Staten Island Politicians Applaud President Trump: Congestion Pricing US-DOT Approval Rescinded Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
Staten Island, Port Richmond Residents Weigh In On Congestion Pricing Effects Thus Far In First Week
Editor’s note: See our previous coverage of this new below-60th Street toll for vehicles in…
Six Staten Island Buses (4 Of Them SIMS) To Receive Service Enhancements, Improvements In Scheduling: Governor Hochul
Service Enhancements Planned for 24 MTA Bus Routes in NYC Editor’s note: Staten Islander recently…
Congestion Pricing: What Staten Islanders, NYC Residents Need To Know
Congestion Pricing: What Staten Islanders, NYC Residents Need To Know Editor’s note: Readers learned more…
New Jersey Federal Judge Also Refuses Injunction – Congestion Pricing In Effect Yesterday
Malliotakis on Congestion Pricing: “We will continue to relentlessly fight this unfair tax on commuters”…
2024 Accomplishments Of NYC TLC: Better Driver Pay, Added 1,100 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles To Fleet, EV Trip Expansion
Doing More in ‘24: TLC Celebrates a Year Defined by Driver Initiatives and Accessibility …
Congestion Pricing Unpaused, Judge Refuses To Grant Injunction, New Tolling Goes Into Effect January
Congestion Pricing Unpaused, Judge Refuses To Grant Injunction, New Tolling Goes Into Effect January Editor’s…
Taxi & Limousine Commission Commissioner David Do Drives Like Everyone Else – 1st To Obtain Hack License, Drive Licensed Vehicles While In Office
Editor’s note: The Taxi & Limousine Commission has been working hard to improve conditions and…
NYC DOT Commissioner Provides Testimony Before City Council Committee On Transportation and Infrastructure Regarding Micromobility, E-Bikes, Other Technologies To Alleviate Transportation Issues
NYC Department of Transportation Testimony Before the City Council Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Editor’s note:…
Over Half Of New TLC Police Graduates Are Former Drivers
Diverse Group of New TLC Police Graduates Includes Former Drivers Over Half of New Officers…
NYC DOT Installs Over 500 Loading Zones To Help With Double Parking, Announces Congestion Pricing Pilot Authorization, Reminds New York Restaurants That Roadway Outdoor Dining Structures Must Be Removed By November 29th While Sidewalk Structures Remain Year Round
NYC DOT COMPLETES INSTALLATION OF OVER 500 LOADING ZONES IN RESPONSE TO PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON…
Not Invisible Act Commission’s Findings: HHS Commits To Addressing Ongoing Crisis Of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples, Human Trafficking Issues
HHS Takes Action on the Not Invisible Act Commission’s Findings and Recommendations Editor’s note: Readers…
With Election Over, BP Fossella, Rep. Malliotakis, Bipartisan Group Of Elected Officials Make Statements on Potential Revival Of Congestion Pricing
With Election Over, BP Fossella, Rep. Malliotakis, Bipartisan Group Of Elected Officials Make Statements on…
Journey To Modern Transit On SIRT: New Train Cars, Other Improvements To Make Staten Islanders’ Commutes Easier, Faster
A Journey To Modern Transit: January 2020 Editor’s note: Staten Islanders may remember our coverage of…
Planned MTA Express Bus Service Reductions Would Devastate Local Residents’ Commute To Manhattan
A Joint Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, District Attorney Michael McMahon,…
MTA Board Member Suggests Staten Islanders Should Be Punished For Pushing Back Against Congestion Pricing By Withholding New Train Cars For SIRT: Asm. Pirozzolo, Other Local Politicians Respond
Asm. Pirozzolo, other Staten Island elected officials demand that Governor Hochul relieve MTA Board Member…
SCOTUS Needs Accountability, Transparency: Sen. Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Reform Supreme Court, Mandate Robust Ethics, Term Limits
GILLIBRAND, A CHAMPION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY, ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO REFORM THE SUPREME COURT …
Native American Fishing Stock Destroyed On Purpose By US Govt Officials Building Dams
The Federal Government Just Acknowledged the Harm Its Dams Have Caused Tribes. Here’s What It…
Congestion Pricing: Legislation Can Kill This Plan Completely – But Lawsuits, Other Means Still In Works
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on the Indefinite Postponement of MTA’s Congestion Pricing…
Congestion Pricing Indefinitely Suspended By Gov. Hochul: Asm. Pirozzolo Concerned This Is Only For Election Reasons, ‘Indefinite’ Is Neither Defined Nor Necessarily ‘Permanent’
Victory for Staten Island: Governor Hochul Pauses Congestion Pricing, But Our Fight Continues A Statement…
Congestion Pricing Halted Indefinitely! Attention Fellow New Yorkers – Gov. Hochul Pauses MTA Cash Grab AKA “Congestion Pricing”
Malliotakis Urged NYC Commuters to Keep Up Pressure on Congestion Pricing Hochul considering delaying program…
Protecting Ethnic, Cultural Foods Utilizing Coal Ovens From Environmental Regulations In NYC
Assembly member Pirozzolo introduced Assembly Bill 2023-A9698 to allow an exemption to the new environmental…
Planned Bus Priority With Improved Bus Lanes, Busways To Assist Commuters Navigating To Manhattan’s Soon-To-Be-Tolled Central Business District
CONNECTING THE CORE: ADAMS ADMINISTRATION DETAILS AMBITIOUS EFFORTS TO HELP NEW YORKERS ACCESS MANHATTAN’S CENTRAL…
New Legislation Introduced In House To Kill NYC’s Congestion Pricing Scheme – Expected To Generate Revenue, Harm Working NYers With Excessive Tolls
Malliotakis, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Kill New York City’s Congestion Pricing Program Editor’s note:…
Slower Ambulance, Fire, Police Response Likely To Result From Congestion Pricing Scheme
A Joint Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Senator Andrew Lanza, Senator…
Congestion Pricing Update: NAACP, Local Churches Join Lawsuit Spearheaded by Staten Island Politicians
BP Fossella, UFT President Mulgrew, Local Elected Officials to Welcome Staten Island NAACP, Local Churches…
Staten Island Elected Officials Release Statistics Showing Congestion Pricing Will Negatively Affect Low Income Communities Here While Benefiting Wealthy Manhattan Neighborhoods
BP Fossella, Councilmember Hanks, Congresswoman Malliotakis and Other Electeds to Release Statistics Showing Congestion Pricing…
Congestion Pricing Will Shift Pollution From Manhattan To Staten Island’s North Shore: BP Fossella On Amended Complaint Filed In Lawsuit
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on Filing of Amended Complaint in Congestion Pricing…
Supreme Court Decision Could Dramatically Limit Federal Regulatory Power, Stemming From Issues With Fishing
A Supreme Court ruling on fishing for herring could sharply curb federal regulatory power PTwo cases…
How Airborne Toxins Can Increase Risk For Cognitive Disability, Disease – New Exposomics Science Seeks To Identify Effective Responses
Polluted Minds Airborne toxins can increase our risk for cognitive disability and disease. The science…
NYC TLC Announces Historic Strides For Taxi, Limo Workers: Better Pay, Debt Relief, Sustainability In 2023
TLC in 2023: Historic Strides, Including Driver Pay, Debt Relief, Safety and Sustainability The Year…
NYPIRG Urges Gov. Hochul To Include “Stop Climate Polluters’ Handouts” Act In State Budget
Climate costs are rising, and New Yorkers will have to pay tens of billions of dollars to…
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum Addendum: To All People Of Goodwill On Climate Crisis
APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION LAUDATE DEUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO ALL PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL ON…
Pope Francis Reminds Us All Life Is Interconnected, Stresses Importance Of Wonder To Prevent Self Perception As Ruthless Exploiters, Masters
The pope’s new letter isn’t just an ‘exhortation’ on the environment – for Francis, everything…
Hidden Toxic Histories: Tours Of Newark’s Polluted Areas Shine Light On Environmental Pollution – Other States Too Have Forgotten Toxic Pasts
The importance of shining a light on hidden toxic histories Activists in Newark, N.J., offer tours…
Opinion: Federal, Local Regulators Considering Banning Gas Stoves To Accelerate Move Away From Fossil Fuels, Toward More Sustainable, Less Pollution-Emitting Appliances
Unelected government employees have no legal right to regulate our lives. In addition most of…
Federal, Local Regulators Considering Banning Gas Stoves To Accelerate Move Away From Fossil Fuels, Toward More Sustainable, Less Pollution-Emitting Appliances
Are gas stoves bad for your health? Here’s why the federal government is considering new…
Municipal Monitoring Of Air Pollution Won’t Help Communities Without Additional Measures Or Resident Informing Requirements
by Lisa Song and Lylla Younes, photography by Kathleen Flynn for ProPublica ProPublica is a…
Black Communities Become “Sacrifice Zones” For Industrial Pollution – Legal Challenges Drag For Decades
One of the most dangerous chemical plants in America sits in one of West Virginia’s…
Opinion: President Biden Should Mail N-95 Masks To All People Living In U.S.
I thought it was a step in the right direction when President Biden assured Americans…
Are Climate Change Predictions Actually Hurting the Cause for Environmentalism? Would Pollution Be A Wiser Focus Than Climate Change?
Greta Thunberg is now the face of the environmental movement. The sixteen year old Swedish…