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Governor Andrew Cuomo is releasing some of his proposals for the New Year early, and one of them is a plan to ban polystyrene, a plastic foam which is…
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Another county in New York is close to banning Styrofoam packaging for takeout food. The Westchester Board of Legislators voted unanimously this week to…
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Two New York lawmakers say a proposal for banning plastic shopping bags has gained traction for inclusion in the next state budget being negotiated in…
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Styrofoam is now banned at restaurants throughout Albany County. Albany County Executive Dan McCoy signed a measure county legislators passed in August…
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This week, the Albany County Legislature voted to broaden its existing ban on polystyrene. It’s not clear if the county executive will sign it.Although…
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The Albany County Legislature is holding a public hearing tonight on whether or not to ban polystyrene packaging. There's a movement in Albany County to…
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Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has signed a ban on polystyrene foam food containers by chain restaurants and county government.…
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The Pittsfield City Council has approved a ban on polystyrene food containers despite a subcommittee’s recommendation not to approve the ordinance.The…
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A New York Supreme Court judge has overturned New York City's ban on plastic foam containers.In a decision made public Tuesday, Margaret Chan found the…
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Restaurant, manufacturing and recycling groups have sued to stop New York City's proposed ban on plastic foam containers.Coalition members from The…