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Schmidt joins Hancock Estabrook’s environmental practice
SYRACUSE — Hancock Estabrook, LLP recently announced that Carl L. Schmidt has joined the firm as counsel in its Environmental, Zoning and Land Use Practice. He focuses on all aspects of environmental law, including compliance and remediation, health and safety regulations, as well as right-to-build issues, including compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act […]
NYPA seeks to make NYS training hub for clean-energy jobs
“There is a technological seismic shift in the energy sector underway as New York moves to a clean energy economy and we must help ensure that NYPA — and all New York energy workers — are equipped to meet the challenge,” Justin Driscoll, acting president and CEO of NYPA, said. The Power Authority’s partnership with
Syracuse University moves up its net-zero emission target
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University and its Student Association are working toward a new set of goals to advance its sustainability efforts, including reaching net-zero emissions by 2032 — eight years earlier than the prior goal. The objectives are part of Syracuse University’s long-term sustainability plans and align with several recommendations made in a report
NYWEA to host technical conference in Saratoga Springs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York Water Environment Association, Inc. (NYWEA) announced it is co-hosting its annual Spring Technical Conference and Exhibition on June 7-9, with the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) at the Saratoga Hilton & City Center in Saratoga Springs. This three-day educational conference attracts hundreds of environmental professionals, government officials, scientists,
Raymond rolls out outdoor electric lift trucks
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation, a Chenango County–based provider of intralogistics solutions and material-handling equipment, has recently introduced two new electric lift trucks. The 4800 model and 4810 model, 80-volt sit-down counterbalanced trucks address the need for sustainable material-handling solutions in outdoor settings and handle capacities ranging from 4,000 to 11,000 pounds, the company
Local Climate Smart Communities work to reduce emissions
Three communities across Central New York were recently awarded bronze certification as Climate Smart Communities by the state for their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The villages of Tully and Fayetteville along with the town of Newfield were all recognized for efforts taken to reduce their carbon footprints and energy consumption, utilize
Mohawk Valley EDGE launches brownfields cleanup loan fund
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE announced it is offering a Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund program that offers fixed-rate loans to assist with the cleanup costs at brownfield sites in Oneida and Herkimer counties. Capitalized with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the program’s goal is to clean up brownfield properties in
ECOs show Southern Tier kids what it’s like to do their job
VESTAL, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement says it enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2022, environmental conservation police officers (ECOs) and investigators across the state responded to
Central New York Conservancy rebrands as GreenUtica
“Utica’s tree canopy is one of the glories of the city,” GreenUtica Executive Director Gina Pearce said in a press release. “Trees clean our air
AURELIUS, N.Y. — A Farm Bill federal program that Central New York dairy farmers rely on is in “limbo” as the program is set to
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