Tom Abinanti

*Tom Abinanti*
Westchester County Legislator	12th District

Tom Abinanti's "Anti-Idling Legislation" soon to become law...

Legislative
News

Editorial

November 12, 2008

Lawmakers: No more idling
in Westchester
Gerald McKinstry
The Journal News

WHITE PLAINS - It will soon be illegal for drivers to keep their vehicles running for three minutes or more while parked.

County lawmakers this week approved a measure intended to reduce carbon dioxide and other dangerous emissions that contribute to Westchester's poor air quality and global warming...

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November 15, 2008 Editorial

Hardly an idle step

Like ragged breathing, the process for arriving at a measure to reduce carbon dioxide and other dangerous emissions from idling vehicles has been labored in Westchester. Finally, though, after Rockland succeeded last year, the county has arrived at an anti-idling law making it illegal for almost all drivers to keep their vehicles running for three minutes or more while parked. It is a welcome step that also makes county and local police responsible for enforcement...

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Tarrytown Eco-Fair Autumn '08

Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council and
Warner Library sponsored their first Eco-Fair in Tarrytown, NY on September 20, 2008.
Guests and speakers included Westchester County Legislator Lois Bronz, Westchester County Legislator Tom Abinanti, New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell, and Sleepy Hollow Mayor Phil Zegarelli.
Music at the event and for this video (Let the Sun
Shine On Us) by Solar Punch.

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