Christmas lights and holiday decorations will now carry a warning label in New York State for lead. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring that seasonal and decorative lighting products manufactured, sold, or distributed in the state … [Read more...]
New York State Joins Powering Past Coal Alliance in Response to EPA’s Pro-Coal Agenda
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that New York is joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, an international coalition of governments, businesses, and other organizations committed to leading the rest of the world in ending the use of … [Read more...]
Cuomo Criticizes Proposed Rollback of EPA Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON - Federal environmental regulators announced on Monday they will ease emissions standards for cars and trucks, saying that a timeline put in place by President Barack Obama was not appropriate and set standards "too high." The … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Motion Calling for Support of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Collins Medicaid Amendment
MAYVILLE - Several residents were on hand at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting Wednesday night to speak out against a cut in President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget and its impact on the health and preservation of the Great Lakes. In … [Read more...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
Reed Says Overreach is the Biggest Problem facing the EPA
WASHINGTON - Republicans in Congress are continuing their effort to roll back regulations that were put in place the past eight years under President Barack Obama, including many that involve environmental protection. In addition, one Republican from … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Professor Who Led Effort to Ban Microbeads Receives National Award from EPA
FREDONIA - A local professor who spearheaded the effort to ban the sale of products containing microbeads is one of six New Yorkers being recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Monday announced SUNY Fredonia … [Read more...]
Reed Prepared to Vote in Favor of Enforcement Limits for New EPA Regulations
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a bill that's designed to limit the enforcement of new regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Last week, the White House and environmental advocates celebrated … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Bill that Limits EPA Oversight of Wetlands, Enforcement of CWA
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s Congressman is supporting a measure that reduces the federal government’s role in protecting endangered wetlands. Last week Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) voted to support the Waters of the United States … [Read more...]
Falconer Business Owner Faces Steep Fines from EPA and Justice Department
FALCONER - The owner of a Falconer business is in hot water with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Justice Department. According to a report Friday in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the two government agencies have filed a legal … [Read more...]
