State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers

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By Dave ColonApr 3, 2026, 12:04 am72 pts
Could we send the highways to Hell? New York State will halt the expansion of highways near public housing developments and asthma hot spots, under a new bill that seeks to protect some of the poorest and most vulnerable New Yorkers from excess pollution and emissions. Assembly Member Emerita Torres (D-Bronx)…

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