Long Island

Long Islanders Push to Block Wind Farm Transmission Line

  “Plans to build the country’s largest wind farm off the coast of Long Island stumbled Tuesday after residents filed a petition to stop construction of a route to carry power from the turbines. Residents of the hamlet of Wainscott claim the East Hampton Town Board approved a transmission cable running through the town, which … [Read more…]

Gov. Cuomo fast-track for green energy projects gets pushback on LI

  “A plan by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to fast-track renewable energy projects statewide by toppling approval barriers is getting the thumbs-down from Long Island officials concerned that the measure will exclude local governments from siting and approval of projects such as solar farms. Cuomo’s administration has been working on a 30-day amendment to his … [Read more…]