Energy & Environment

Three people making their way through a flooded street in New York City's Red Hook neighborhood during Superstorm Sandy, October 29, 2012.
Energy & Environment
Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities
Why isn’t a senator from New York focused on safeguarding urban communities?
By SARAH SAX
Policy
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The East River and FDR just before the arrival of superstorm Sandy.
Energy & Environment
Videos of NYC’s flooded streets and subways raise concerns
Can the city withstand another Sandy?
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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A Con Edison repair truck.
Energy & Environment
Why did Con Edison cut power in Brooklyn?
The largely unprecedented move came without warning to 33,000 Brooklynites.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Screens in Times Square went black during a power outage in New York City on Saturday.
Energy & Environment
After blackout, can Cuomo kick Con Edison out?
Here’s what removing Con Edison from New York might look like.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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School water fountain
Energy & Environment
How much lead-contaminated water does NY let students drink?
Advocates are hoping to change acceptable lead thresholds before schools test their drinking water again in 2020.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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A wind farm in upstate New York.
Energy & Environment
Can New York hit its environmental goals?
The state just passed its most ambitious climate targets yet, but history suggests they won’t be easy to hit.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins passes legislation to protect New Yorkers against toxic materials.
This Week’s Headlines
Whirlwind last week in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Students protesting during the New York City march for action on climate change in March.
Energy & Environment
NY lawmakers near deal on climate change
Six ways the Climate and Community Protection Act has changed during negotiations.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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The New York State Senate.
New York State
The 2019 session countdown
Everything you need to know, as the session's end grows nearer.
By CITY & STATE
News & Politics
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Traffic lights in New York surrounded by steam.
Energy & Environment
Everyone wants to combat climate change. How fast can NY do it?
Time is running out for Democratic lawmakers’ ambitious environmental agenda.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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