Edwin Viera
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New York still has a lead pipe problem | Fingerlakes1.com (opens the original)
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New York still does not know where all its lead pipes are. Environmental Protection Agency data show 251,000 lead pipes have been identified in the state but nearly 950,000 additional water lines are of unknown material. Federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require New York and the nation to remove all lead pipes by 2037, with work starting next year. Rob Hayes, senior director of water for the group Environmental Advocates of New York, said current state laws can address this. “A few years
New Yorkers losing faith in rule of law, democracy’s endurance | Fingerlakes1.com (opens the original)
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New Yorkers and the nation doubt democracy’s endurance. A new poll from Gallup and the Charles F. Kettering Foundation found 56% of Americans said the rule of law is weaker than it was a decade ago, and only 28% of people trust U.S. political leaders will be held accountable to the nation’s law and the Constitution, down a third from 2025. Derek Barker, senior program officer for research initiatives at the foundation, said there is little faith in parts of democracy. “A strong majority is sayin
REPORT: NY must remove plastics from baby food | Fingerlakes1.com (opens the original)
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New York advocates want to limit plastic packaging for baby food. A Greenpeace report found around 11,000 microplastic particles in each Danone Happy Baby Organics pouch and an estimated 5,000 in a Nestle Gerber Organics pouch. Despite widespread support, the state’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act failed to make it out of committee. Erica Cirino, communications manager for the Plastic Pollution Coalition, said passing bills is challenging because of the plastic-friendly pol
Congress debates funding to fix NY, U.S. public lands | Fingerlakes1.com (opens the original)
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Congress is considering funding to repair public lands in New York and nationwide. Since 2020, the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund has funded billions in unaddressed maintenance issues. More than $1 billion has gone to several New York public lands. The fund expired in 2025, with more than $35 billion in repairs still needed nationwide. Michael Oates, president and CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Council, said national parks are important to the local econom
NYS may see more pollution from federal vehicle standards rollback | Fingerlakes1.com (opens the original)
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New Yorkers are concerned about air pollution amid federal rollbacks of vehicle standards. Congress is considering resolutions to reduce state authority to limit tailpipe emissions and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering rolling back federal fuel economy regulations. According to New York state data, vehicle emissions account for 60% of pollution in cities alone. Margaret LaFarr, director of air resources for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservati
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