Posts Tagged ‘ Hudson Highlands ’

Dover Knolls Complete Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) received on March 8, 2010 This document is the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Knolls of Dover project. It has been posted pursuant to Dover Town Law 61-4 and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). SEQRA requires that the Town Board “afford...
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The problem in the end may be that those who like the skies dark at night may viewed as "those intellectuals" or, "those people hate children!" as we hear the sports mafias intone until we're ready to puke. But to vilify someone for wanting the skies dark, which may be the reason they moved...
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7PM - The Truth about the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity. Renowned climatologist Dr. James Hansen will be presenting his new book, Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth about the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity. Coined the father of climate science, Hansen...
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Strong winds knock down more of Bannerman’s Castle BEACON – Monday's strong winds took their toll on Bannerman’s Castle, which saw more of its walls collapse. The west wall of the tower remains, the Over and Under the Arches Stairs, the #2 and #3, the lodge and house are still standing. Just weeks ago, a large portion...
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Hudson Valley Congressman Maurice Hinchey has been working on a bill that would add protections to historic and environmental sites in the Valley through the creation of a new National Park. Not only would this benefit the environmental concerns we have but would also be a huge boost to tourism and thus sustainable job...
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Congressman Maurice Hinchey’s Prepared Testimony for Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4003: Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act January 21, 2010 House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Washington, DC – The following is Congressman Maurice Hinchey's (D-NY) prepared testimony for today's House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands...
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Lake Carmel is going to be listed as "Impaired" in the next DEC rating for waterbodies in the State of New York. It's a sensitive subject with the folk in that community. As I found doing my work with the town's Stormwater committee and even more difficult during the last campaign, the people in...
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