Cuomo pledges to expand New York’s green infrastructure in State of State
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“New York can and will be the nation's leader for renewable energy.”
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Council considers New York City’s next offshore wind farm proposal
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New York state has committed to producing 9,000 megawatts of energy from offshore wind farms, enough to power six million homes by 2035.
Read MoreHallets Cove restoration will begin in early 2021
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“The days of Hallets Cove as a crumbling dumping ground are over. We will make good on a promise to reimagine this waterfront by restoring its ecology.”
Read MoreMobile science lab parks outside Astoria Houses
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“This is all about creating that spark, that love of science. For young people it’s giving them that possibility to say, ‘Oh I want to do that, I want to learn more.’ Give them that window into a whole new world that they never even knew existed.”
Read MoreCouncil weighs carbon cap on large polluting apartment buildings
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“We have ten years to be able to not only implement changes required with this law but changes to reverse significant impact to our planet related to greenhouse gas emissions.”
Read MoreNYC Climate Week shines spotlight on Queens’ fight for renewable energy
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The climate crisis threatens to submerge the Rockaway peninsula, flood low-lying communities and exacerbate health problems, particularly among low-income residents, in the borough of 2.3 million people.
Read MoreOPINION: Grocery store workers are first responders. Let’s make it official.
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“There is no doubt they are on the front lines of this crisis.”
Read MoreRon Kim backs Constantinides for Queens borough president
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Kim commended Constantinides’ opposition to the Flushing Creek rezoning plan.
Read MoreSenator Ramos endorses Constantinides for Queens borough president
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“Costa and I have envisioned the future of Queens together since we were young.”
Read MoreOrthodox Jewish leaders criticize boycott activism by Queens BP candidate staffer
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Constantinides said he “respects her right as a Jewish woman to have her own view.”
Read MoreConstantinides proposes Borough Hall caucus of Queens NYCHA leaders
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“We have to make sure their voice is part of big decisions on land use, parks and capital funding.”
Read MoreCouncilmembers in Queens BP race each support staff union drive
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“I know that an equitable blueprint for staff salaries and protections is best for all of the council.”
Read MoreConstantinides will not seek re-election as district leader amid reform push
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“It’s time for someone else to have a turn.”
Read More“Mount Everest Way” Honors Jackson Heights’ Nepali Community
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On Saturday, the city will recognize the community’s contributions to the region at an official street co-naming ceremony at 75th Street and 31st Avenue.
Read MoreA Century-Old Astoria Blvd. Station Is Closing for Nine Months
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The station, which first opened in February 1902, served more than 13,000 Astoria commuters per day in 2017 but it lacks ADA accessibility.
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