New York City Needs Congestion Pricing Now More Than Ever
The strategy would save money, curb pollution, and fix our crumbling transit system in a way that’s fair and equitable for all New Yorkers....
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An Open Letter to NYC Mayor de Blasio on Congestion Pricing
We believe the City and State should advance a congestion pricing strategy that will not only generate ongoing funds for transit, reduce congestion and curb air...
New Filtration Waiver Poses Challenges for NYC Water Supply
The New York State Health Department has issued a new waiver that will allow New York City to continue to avoid having to filter its Catskill and Delaware drink...
Filtration Decision Near for NYC's Drinking Water Supply
Behind closed doors, New York City, State and federal officials are hammering out the details of a revised plan to safeguard New York City’s irreplaceable...
Battle Over Polystyrene Waste Is Foaming in the NYC Council
The New York City Council is again confronting the controversial issue of how to get rid of polystyrene foam food and beverage containers―one of the most...
State Wrecks NYC’s Plastic Bag Fee Law & Bashes Home Rule
New York City’s 2016 break-through law that established a five cent fee on single use plastic (and paper) grocery bags so as to encourage shoppers to switch to...