Environment
Environment
Senators Call For Funding To Cleanup Chautauqua Lake
WASHINGTON – Officials are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize the cleanup of Chautauqua Lake. Both Senator Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand this week called on the federal agency to …
Business
Wegmans To Eliminate Plastic Bags By Month’s End
ROCHESTER – Wegmans says they will remove single-use plastic grocery bags from all of its stores in New York State by the end of the month. The Rochester based grocery chain made the announcement Monday. …
Environment
New DEC Regulation Prevents Unnecessary Feeding Of Wildlife
ALBANY – New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation has released new deer and moose feeding regulations. Officials say the new regulations aim to reduce problems caused by wildlife feeding and establish strict procedures for …
Environment
NY Governor Proposes Ban On Foam Food Containers
ALBANY — A ban on single-use food and beverage containers made from polystyrene foam was proposed Tuesday by New York’s governor. The proposed ban on the containers commonly known as Styrofoam would go into effect …
Environment
Small Earthquake Hits WNY, Did You Feel It?
SODUS POINT – A small earthquake occurred northeast of Rochester early Wednesday morning. The United States Geological Survey says the 2.1 magnitude quake happened at 2:40 a.m. northeast of Rochester. Its epicenter was just over …
Environment
As Park Attendance Soars, NY Merges Park, State Police
ALBANY — New York’s governor says he’s put state police in charge of park police at a time of soaring attendance at state parks. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the change will make it easier …
Environment
Renewable Energy Groups Push NY To Put A Price On Carbon
ALBANY — Renewable energy groups are pushing New York to help meet its ambitious climate change goals by charging electric generators for the carbon pollution they create. Putting a price on carbon will help New …
Cattaraugus County
Bill To Clean Up Cattaraugus County Nuclear Waste Site Headed To President’s Desk
WASHINGTON – A bill that aims to clean up a nuclear waste site in Cattaraugus County is headed to the President’s desk. Congressman Tom Reed says the bill to authorize $75 million a year for …
Environment
Governor Gives State Funding To Help Local Water Conservation Projects
ALBANY – New York State’s Governor says several local water conservation projects will receive state funding to address water quality challenges. Governor Andrew Cuomo says that more than $16 million has been awarded to support …
Environment
Officials Highlight Importance Of Reducing Waste On NY Recycles Day
ALBANY – New York State officials are highlighting the importance of reducing waste on “New York Recycles Day,” Monday. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos says the efforts complement America Recycles …
