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Wine and Garbage? NYC Trash Train Plan Draws Upstate Protest

2015-11-02 15:13:00| Waste Age

The Associated Press Local residents and businesses who oppose the landfill see the rail proposal as a way to extend the life of the facility past its current permit date of 2023. But it's not clear how they can stop the New York City contract. read more

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EPA Reaches Settlement with Upstate New York Recycler to Ensure Proper Disposal of Lead Glass

2015-10-12 20:23:00| Waste Age

The Associated Press The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with a Southern Tier electronics recycler that will ensure proper disposal of more than 26 million pounds of lead-containing crushed glass. read more

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NY: Cuomo Says MTA Plan Will be Balanced Upstate

2015-08-01 05:20:58| Railroads - Topix.net

July 30--ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday the financial resources the state and New York City will devote to closing the $11 billion deficit in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's capital plan will earn support from upstate lawmakers. Approval will come because it will help the state's major population center and it will be balanced by continued spending on upstate roads and bridges.

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California slashes water use for upstate farmers

2015-06-13 03:25:39| Agriculture - Topix.net

State officials announced major water cutbacks for Northern California farmers Friday afternoon, a historic step that could challenge claims the agriculture industry is getting a free pass during the state's epic drought. California slashes water use for upstate farmers State officials announced major water cutbacks for Northern California farmers Friday afternoon, a historic step that could challenge claims the agriculture industry is getting a free pass during the state's epic drought.

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