The once dead Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE), a pipeline that would bring fracked gas from central Pennsylvania through New Jersey and into New York City, is now one more step towards revival. …
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With Route 17 Expansion Paused, Climate Advocates Push for Transit Alternatives
The New York State Department of Transportation has hit pause on its $1.4 billion plan to expand Route 17 through Orange and Sullivan Counties following community pushback. In October, the New York…
Catskill Mountainkeeper Urges Action to Ban Toxic Sludge in Farming Before Session Ends
Before the New York State Senate and Assembly leave for summer recess, Catskill Mountainkeeper is pushing for a statewide ban on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in farm fertilizers. An environmental advocacy group…
Catskill Mountainkeeper Calls for Sustainable Growth and Strong Zoning Laws Amid Surge in Development
Jennifer Grossman, a land use and environmental attorney representing Catskill Mountainkeeper, discusses the surge in intensive development across the Catskill region. Grossman highlights the significant challenges towns and villages face in regulating…
