LaFarge Plant

The federal government, New York state and a Capital Region cement plant have reached a settlement to resolve alleged violations of federal and state…

A virtual community forum on clean air in a Southern Albany County town took place this week.In September, Democratic Albany County Executive Dan McCoy…

Environmental activists say the clock is ticking for residents as the Albany County executive considers whether to sign a local clean air law.County…

A vote by the Albany County Legislature on a local clean air law is expected tonight.The legislation would stop new waste facilities from establishing in…

Activists have stepped up their efforts to stop an Albany County cement plant from burning tires for fuel.A coalition of community and environmental…

Environmentalists gathered outside the Albany County Courthouse New Year's Day to raise awareness about their efforts to stop an Albany County cement…

Environmentalists are doubling down on their efforts to prevent an Albany County cement plant from burning tires for fuel. The LaFarge plant in the…

Environmentalists are on alert as the LaFarge Cement Plant in Southern Albany County makes a push to burn tires. LaFarge came under fire from…

A vote expected tonight on a local law regarding air pollution in the Town of Coeymans has been postponed. Tonight, the Coeymans town board is expected to…

A proposal to bring trash from Connecticut to Ravena for incineration is under fire from Albany County officials and a former top Environmental Protection…