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Grassroots Fundraising for the People + A Special $$ Match for projects in the spring. Learn about how your green project can once again double it's money, especially in the Greening Western Queens area, and learn golden nuggets of grassroots fundraising. Spread this news widely!

“This workshop was remarkably informative. I have found that most free grant-writing or fundraising…

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You know the Astoria Generating Company? That huge power plant over on 18th Street and 20th Avenue by Astoria Park? The one that had a minor explosion last month that was so powerful it broke car…

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Sending a message that one can "go green" at any age, dozens city and state officials cut the ceremonial ribbon yesterday at a brand spankin' new eco-friendly senior housing complex now open on Astoria Blvd.

 

The 15-floor, 183-room affordable housing high-rise replaces what used to be a municipal parking lot, and was built according to the strict "green communities" environmental standards.

 

That means the building is…

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Unknown to many, Astoria's power plants produce approximately 60% of New York City's energy. Coming with this responsibility are certain drawbacks including both air and noise pollution, the obvious eye-sores, and the long term risk of proximity-related health problems.



The Charles Poletti Power Plant (… Continue

Hello all...I received some great news today - I was endorsed by the New York League of Conservation Voters, a group committed to electing public officials who put our tax dollars and laws to work for the environment. While I have received their support in all my prior elections, I am especially honored to have this sought after endorsement this time around, since I have introduced and passed some of the toughest environmental laws in the country...like the city-wide plastic bag recycling law… Continue