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It could be days or weeks before the New York state budget is passed, keeping people and organizations tied to state government on hold.

New York officials and consumer activists say it should be easier for the average person and small business to repair certain electronics.The Digital Fair…

A new Siena College Research Institute Poll released for Earth Day shows large majorities of New Yorkers are concerned about the environment.The survey…

The New York state legislature recently passed a number of environmental bills that await Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signature. Among them is a…

Most of the focus has been on COVID-19, but advocates held a virtual meeting today to bring attention to another aspect of public health: protecting New…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken the next step toward setting drinking water limits for two PFAS chemicals — PFOA and PFOS.…

A number of local legislators want Dutchess County to reduce its use of fossil fuels. To this end, they have submitted a resolution setting specific…

Environmental groups are urging the New York state Department of Health to lower recommended levels for three drinking water contaminants. A public…

The New York Public Interest Research Group has a new report showing the prevalence of emerging contaminants detected in the state’s public drinking water…

Included in the new state budget in New York is the nation’s second statewide single-use plastic bag ban. One Albany lawmaker says it doesn’t go far…