Curbed: A transformational plan to fill in and raise East River Park by eight feet is facing a legal battle that threatens to stall flood protections for Manhattan’s east side. A coalition of community groups have filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court against the City of New York, arguing that officials must obtain the state […]
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The City of New York is pleased to invite you to the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency – Financial District and Seaport Interactive Open House on February 24. Join the event to learn and share ideas on climate risks, the City’s current plans, and how to be a part of the solution in the FiDi-Seaport area. This will
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Politico: Although they don’t know exactly how Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration wants to spend $3 billion for environmental projects, lawmakers and advocates are supportive of the governor’s proposed bond act — but they have questions and suggestions. Some want to ensure regional equity, focus on resiliency and community input or bolster electric vehicle infrastructure. Cuomo
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Times Union: Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be betting that climate change is on the minds of enough New Yorkers that they’ll approve a $3 billion Environmental bond act in November, assuming the Legislature gives the go-ahead. But if past history is an indication, there is a 50-percent chance voters will endorse the measure if lawmakers
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Adirondack Almanac: Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State speech included two big pieces of good news for the Adirondack Park. The first major highlight was his proposal for a $3 Billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act that will support a variety of pressing environmental and climate change challenges across New York. This proposal is
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Post Standard: Gov. Andrew Cuomo today proposed a $3 billion environmental bond act aimed at creating what he called the nation’s most aggressive program to reduce the risk of floods and restore wildlife habitat. The bond act would be part of Cuomo’s long-term plan to fight climate change and make New York more resilient to combating
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Statement from Rebuild by Design on Gov Cuomo’s Restore Mother Nature Bond Act “With ninety percent of New York State’s population residing in waterfront communities, communities from Niagara County to Staten Island are already experiencing the social and physical disruptions that flooding leaves behind. We support Governor Cuomo’s proposal for a Bond Act to build
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City Limits: To feed its 8.5 million residents, New York City relies on an interconnected food supply chain clustered around just six major distribution centers—the largest of which are located in flood hazard zones. These six distribution centers help stock the shelves of supermarkets, bodegas and other suppliers across the five boroughs, ensuring continuous food access for
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by Marie French ALBANY — A group created to oversee a resilient design competition after Hurricane Sandy is pushing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers to provide billions for infrastructure built to withstand the effects of climate change. The group, Rebuild by Design, is proposing the creation of a comprehensive planning process for communities and a new
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NYCEDCinvites you to the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency – Financial District and Seaport Interactive Open Houseon February 24 at Pace University, at 157 Williams Street from 4pm to 8pm. Join team members to learn and share ideas on climate risks, the City’s current plans, and how to be a part of the solution in the FiDi-Seaport
