POUGHKEEPSIE--Scenic Hudson has joined the fight to save New York State parks from the budget ax in Albany through lobbying efforts to state lawmakers. The group has joined with Environmental Advocates of New York, the NY League of Conservation Voters, The Nature Conservancy and other organizations to form We Love New York, "a collaborative effort…committed to a strong and vital Environmental Protection Fund to preserve our natural and historic heritage."[...] Read more!

LAKE KATRINE--New solar manufacturer Solartech Renewables, joined by Congressman Maurice Hinchey, state Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, and The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC), announced the company’s plan to open a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at TechCity, as a result of a $5 million package of state and federal incentives. The company said it will produce both standard and improved polycrystalline silicon solar panels and is expected to create 100 jobs within a year.[...] Read more!

KINGSTON--One lucky family will soon have the opportunity to purchase a brand new home in the City of Kingston thanks to the efforts of the Ulster County BOCES YouthBuild program. The two-story, three-bedroom home on Prospect Street in the city was built from the foundation up by young people re-building their community. All interested buyers have until April 1 to apply.[...] Read more!

ARLINGTON, VA-- The recycling of plastic bags and film reached a record high across the United States in 2008, continuing a growing national recycling trend.[...] Read more!

BALTIMORE, MD--The Verde Group, The Oliver Community Association and Bridge Private Lending sponsor "Come Home Baltimore" Home Buying Expo and Street Festival.[...] Read more!

NEW YORK, NY--Avon Products Inc. announced the launch of a global environmental mobilization in more than 65 countries and a $1 million contribution to The Nature Conservancy to launch the new Hello Green Tomorrow initiative, a unique globally coordinated grassroots effort.[...] Read more!