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EPA “proposing to add” closed Cayuga County landfill to Superfund National Priorities List
VICTORY, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday said it is “proposing to add” the Brillo Landfill in the Cayuga County

The MOST announces National Grid as naming sponsor for upcoming ExploraDome
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — National Grid is the naming sponsor for the new planetarium and theatre at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology

New York posts lowest COVID positive test rate in nearly 8 months
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State on Friday reported its lowest seven-day COVID positive-test rate, 1.44 percent, since last July 20. The daily statewide positivity

Despite criticism, NYPA says EV charging-station effort on track
In spite of a recent critical audit by the state comptroller’s office, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) contends that it is on track to meet its goal for installed fast-charging stations for electric vehicles as part of the EVolve NY initiative. In its audit, the comptroller’s office claimed NYPA failed to install chargers where they

Nickels Energy Solutions gears up for busy year
CLAY, N.Y.— Nickels Energy Solutions, LLC started out the new year moving into new office space on Morgan Road and is getting ready for a busy year ahead. After the building the company previously rented office space in at 4575 Buckley Road was sold, Nickels Energy Solutions found new space just around the corner at

NYISO appoints Markham as VP of operations
RENSSELAER, N.Y. — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), a not-for-profit corporation responsible for operating the state’s bulk-electricity grid, recently promoted Aaron Markham to VP of operations, effective March 1. In this role, Markham leads the operations team, responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of the wholesale energy markets and bulk-electric system. He

State grant programs help farmers protect soil, water quality
New York State is offering two grant programs for projects that will help the state’s farmers reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, promote energy savings, mitigate water and soil-quality concerns, and increase on-farm resiliency to climate change. The programs total $21 million, Richard Ball, commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, said in a Jan.

Przyklek named director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos in January named Captain Karen Przyklek as the director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE). She is the division’s first-ever woman director. Przyklek’s promotion follows a successful 26-year career with DLE, during which “she played a vital role investigating environmental crimes, assisting the public, and

Oriskany Creek Basin Intermunicipal Commission launched to tackle flooding
Oneida County recently created the Oriskany Creek Basin Intermunicipal Commission to address long-term management and flood mitigation in the Oriskany Creek watershed. Currently, 13 municipalities within the creek basin have charted the commission. Other municipalities have attended preliminary commission meetings and have expressed interest in becoming members. Municipalities can join at any time by passing a resolution

DiNapoli says green economy boosts jobs in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s environment and sustainability initiatives are creating new green jobs and additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to fulfill others. In total, these positions made up more than 17 percent of all jobs in the state pre-pandemic. That’s according to a new report that New York State
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