The state Assembly passed several environmental-themed bills this week on their first work days after Earth Day last Saturday. A few were non-controversial and cleared the chamber with little opposition. One, co-sponsored by James Skoufis, D-Woodbury, and Frank Skartados, D-Milton, would require the owners of ships and trains carrying crude oil through New York and [...]

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