NY: Rural/Farming
Advocates urge Gov. Hochul to ban harmful pesticides in NY
Wildlife advocates are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign what's known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. The bill bans neonicotinoids…
Dual-use solar makes best use of renewable energy, farmland
New York is looking at different ways to make use of where to place solar panels. The practice of dual-use solar uses solar panels in a variety of …
Young NY farmers want Congress to help them withstand climate change
Young farmers in New York and across the country want Congress to help them deal with the effects of climate change. Bayer's Farmer Voice Survey …
Congressional Bill Could Provide Billions to Rural NYers
Legislation in Congress aims to provide money to rural communities in New York and across the U.S. The Rebuild Rural America Act would allocate $50-…
Some Rural NY Renters See Benefits of Covid Block Grants
Some one-time grant funding has made the difference between renters in rural New York having a safe place to live - or having to move. The McNeil …
New Development Helps Reduce Rural NY Housing Shortage
New apartments on the market in Pulaski are the latest development aimed at reducing New York's housing shortage. Selkirk Landing consists of 44 …
NY Chef Changing Minds on Eating Insects
By Whitney Bauck for The Guardian.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Study: Rural NY Struggling with Numerous Issues
A new study shows rural New York is struggling with declining populations and lacking employment. The State of Rural New York examines about a …
Report: Senior Rural NYers Face Housing, Transportation Disparities
A recent report from AARP New York finds older rural New Yorkers are struggling to age in place due to a wealth of disparities. The two biggest …
NY Solar Grazing Combines Farming, Climate-Smart Resources
By Lissa Harris for The River. Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for The River/Solutions Journalism/Public …
New NY Housing Development Highlights Rural Affordability Crisis
A new affordable housing development is coming to Lake Placid, an area facing a workforce housing crisis. Fawn Valley, with six homes and 16 town …
NYers Debate Accelerated Clean-Energy Siting Rules
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York State is hoping to speed up the process of evaluating sites for clean-energy projects. The Office of Renewable Energy …