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Voices // 4 years ago

As air pollution increases in some cities, Trump administration weakens regulations

In the U.S., 1 in 25 deaths occurs prematurely because of exposure to air pollution. Whether conditions worsen or improve in the next few years depends on President Donald Trump and EPA chief Andrew Wheeler.

Study: Air pollution deaths in U.S. dropped by half between 1990, 2010

Science News // 5 years ago

Study: Air pollution deaths in U.S. dropped by half between 1990, 2010

Over the course of two decades, from 1990 to 2000, the number of deaths attributed to air pollution has been cut in half.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Research: Lowering carbon dioxide could help cut premature deaths

Abatement of greenhouse gas emissions could save between 1.4 million and 3 million premature deaths in the year 2100, a study by a U.S. researcher indicated.

Health News // 1 decade ago

More than 2 million die yearly from human-caused pollution

More than 2 million people die worldwide each year as a direct result of human-caused outdoor air pollution, U.S. researchers say.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Citation issued in 'penny payment' dispute

A Vernal, Utah, man was charged with disorderly conduct after trying to pay a disputed $25 medical bill in pennies, police say.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Police send bill to car theft victim

A British man said police have sent him a bill after their vehicles were damaged while they were chasing his stolen car.

Business News // 1 decade ago

McDonald's specialty coffee starts slow

McDonald Corp.'s attempts to move in on the specialty coffee market in the United States are off to a slow start, industry analysts said.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Town mayor now 'marriage officer'

The mayor of New Paltz, N.Y., who presided over same-sex marriages 2 1/2 years ago, is now the town's "marriage officer," approving heterosexual unions.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Mayor to stand trial for same-sex weddings

A New York state mayor who married 19 same-sex couples last year will face charges of violating domestic relations laws, Newsday reported Saturday.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Same sex weddings resume in New York town

Nine days after the mayor of New Paltz, N.Y., was barred from marrying gay couples, his deputy performed four same-sex weddings.

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I did not go through my insurance because it was cheaper to repair the car myself, but if the police carry on I will end up paying out twice
Watercooler Stories Jul 15, 2008

I did not go through my insurance because it was cheaper to repair the car myself, but if the police carry on I will end up paying out twice
Police send bill to car theft victim Jul 15, 2008

We as a society have no right to discriminate in marriage any more than we have the right to discriminate when someone votes or when someone wants to hold office
New York village begins gay marriages Feb 27, 2004

Jason West (born 1977) is the mayor-elect of the village of New Paltz, New York. Elections were held on May 3rd, 2011, finding Jason West with the majority of the votes. West will reassume the duties of office on June 1st, 2011. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, West made headlines by solemnizing same-sex marriages in New York. After running as a protest candidate for the New York State Assembly in 2000 and 2002 on the Green Party ticket, West was elected mayor of New Paltz in 2003. He lost his re-election bid on May 1, 2007, to Village Trustee Terry Dungan.

Elected Mayor of New Paltz in 2003 with promises of environmental sustainability, Jason West gained international attention, initially as part of the first Green Party majority elected in New York State and later for risking criminal prosecution to marry twenty-five same-sex couples.

Mayor West was named the Best New Mayor of 2003 by Hudson Valley Magazine. He was honored by such organizations as the New York State Senate Democratic Conference, the California State Legislature and community organizations from around the country. He has been profiled in such magazines as the New York Times Magazine, Plenty, Out, The Advocate and Jane.

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