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Statue of Liberty crown reopens for Fourth of July
Update Statue of Liberty crown reopens for Fourth of July Visitors say the arduous climb to the top, closed since the Sept. 11 attacks, is worth it. Officials say the reopening represents a new American era. By Tina Susman 8:47 AM PDT, July 4, 2009 Reporting from New York ? For the first time since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001,... »
Wal-Mart In New Britain To Close Aug. 31 – Courant.com
The New Britain Wal-Mart will close on Aug. 31, the first time Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has shut down one of its Connecticut locations without replacing or relocating the store. The store’s 162 workers learned of the closure Wednesday morning. Chris Buchanan, a Wal-Mart spokesman, said the New Britain store at 655 Farmington Ave. is closing because... »
A plan to encourage bicycling beyond ‘trophy trails’ | The Journal News
A plan to encourage bicycling beyond ‘trophy trails’ Alexander Roberts They are baby steps, but the Lower Hudson Valley is cycling toward a greener future. In June, New Rochelle held a public hearing on a new ordinance requiring, “Off-street bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for any structure or use requiring site plan... »
CNN – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will resign
CNN – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will resign Fri Jul 3, 2009 3:42pm EDT WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will resign this month and will not run for re-election as governor, CNN reported on Friday. Palin was Republican... »
A List of Corporate Lobbying by Jill Richardson
A List of Corporate Lobbying by Jill Richardson * By Jill Richardson La Vida Locavore, June 18, 2009 Straight to the Source Out of curiosity I decided to see who was spending the most on lobbying in America. And Oh My Goodness –... »
Dr. Bronner’s Ups Ante in Lawsuit Against ‘Organic’ Personal Care Cheaters
Dr. Bronner’s Ups Ante in Lawsuit Against ‘Organic’ Personal Care Cheaters * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monetary Damages Now Sought from Remaining Defendants Alongside Injunctive Relief Organic Consumers Asociation, July 1, 2009 Straight to the Source Contact: Adam Eidinger, 202-744-2671 or adam@drbronner.com Ryan Fletcher, 202-641-0277 or... »
The Death of a Montana Forest – NYTimes.com
A House in the Woods, After the Woods Are Gone By JIM ROBBINS TWELVE years ago, my wife and I looked at 11 acres on the outskirts of Helena, Mont. We knew this was where we wanted to build our home.... »
Trail Conference Projects Among 32 in New York to Get Funds for Trails | New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Trail Conference Projects Among 32 in New York to Get Funds for Trails Posted June 25th, 2009 by Georgette Weir Date: 2009, June 25 Source: OPRHP press release View from Bear Mountain Above: Trail work with a view. Trail Conference volunteers take a break on the... »
Support Fed Tax Break for Trail Corridors
Note: Congressman John Hall is NOT a Co-sponsor. We need to get him to sign on. From the American Hiking Society: This summer, as hiking season swings into full gear, American Hiking Society urges you to use this page to contact... »
10 Outrageous Claims – Operation: Climate Vote – Environmental Defense Fund
10 Outrageous Claims As the House debate heated up, so did the hyperbole. We already knew that climate action opponents were, shall we say, special. They’ve spent years denying the reality of global warming and doing everything possible to delay action. But,... »
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New York inches closer to offshore wind farm | Green Business | Reuters
New York inches closer to offshore wind farm Wed Jul 1, 2009 1:10pm EDT By Timothy Gardner NEW YORK (Reuters) – Government agencies and power companies said on Wednesday they are gauging interest from developers and manufacturers about building a wind farm... »
Foundry ruins hint at history | Poughkeepsie Journal
Foundry ruins hint at history Tourism seen for Cold Spring site visited by Lincoln By Michael Risinit Gannett News Service COLD SPRING – Green-and-white tree swallows carve paths through the sky above the Hudson River where cast-iron shells... »
Croton digs in as demand grows for village garden | The Journal News
Croton digs in as demand grows for village garden Robert Marchant rmarchan@lohud.com CROTON-ON-HUDSON – The village is looking for a few good gardeners. An e-mail and fliers are being distributed around the community, seeking people who want a little... »
Those who don’t learn from history…..
An historical perspective on musical chairs, also known as politics in Putnam Valley. You may need a flow chart for this one. Six years ago, the local Democratic, Republican, and Independence Party committees conferred and decided that they would support Republicans Fred... »