Rochester Beacon, Jacob Schermerhorn, 4.15.26 Read original article here Groups seeking to close the Seneca Meadows landfill were dealt another blow recently. A New York appellate court ruled that a local law forcing its closure was invalid. Climate activists say this...
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Community rallies to oppose potential nuclear power plant in Schuyler County
BIG FOX - WYDC Twin Tiers, Emma Hammon, 4.10.26 Read original article here The future of a proposed nuclear power plant in the Finger Lakes region is sparking conversation, as nearly 200 people gathered in Watkins Glen to voice their concerns. The forum brought...
Urging Mamdani to support plastics reduction bill
Politico, Mona Zhang, 4.6.26 Read original article here EXCLUSIVE — A PLEA TO MAMDANI: Advocates trying to shut down Seneca Meadows are asking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to voice support for the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, an...
Environmentalists argue for air permit reform in New York amid legal fight over Seneca Meadows
Spectrum News 1, Susan Arbetter, 4.6.26 Read the original article here New York’s largest landfill, Seneca Meadows, will remain open, an appellate court recently ruled in March. In 2016, the town of Seneca Falls passed a law requiring the landfill to close in 2025,...
Activists blast Seneca Meadows court decision
Finger Lakes 1, Staff, 3.28.26 Read original article here A local environmental group says a court ruling won’t stop its fight against Seneca Meadows, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Seneca Lake Guardian argues the decision ignores strong public opposition to the...
Protesters rally against Hochul’s climate law delay
News 10 ABC, Johan Sheridan, 3.26.26 Read original article here ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Hundreds swarmed the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, blocking the entrance to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office for about three hours to demand that she prioritize the...
Waterloo Container says Seneca Meadows landfill odors worsening
Finger Lakes Times, David L. Shaw, 3.11.26 Read original article here SENECA FALLS — Waterloo Container is almost directly across Route 414 from the Seneca Meadows Inc. landfill. For years, employees at the business that specializes in wine bottle distribution have...