9 • TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014 CLEAN TRAINS ARE EN ROUTE More State $ For Freight Line Upgrades This continued funding will ensure the overhaul of another LIRR freight locomotive to meet contemporary EPA Tier 4 emissions standards. This single upgrade is expected to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions—a known byproduct of diesel engines linked to respiratory illnesses—by up to 76 percent per year, or 120 tons of emissions over 10 years. The coalition plans to continue petitioning the state until the remaining nine freight fleet upgrades have been completed. The funding allocation for this Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi along with a coalition of elected officials, civic organizations, and the New York League of Conservation Voters, secured $3 million in the 2014 state budget to continue a program aimed at overhauling antiquated, polluting state-owned freight locomotives. The new funding comes in addition to a $3 million reappropriation from the 2013 state budget that launched the pilot sustainability project. The $6 million in funding is expected to begin realizing environmental benefits this year, as the first retrofitted locomotive is planned to be on-line by December. The 11-car fleet, currently equipped with antiquated engines that spew toxic emissions consistent with standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 1970’s locomotives, operate throughout Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island carrying waste and cargo near residents’ backyards, schools, parks and beaches. -SEE TRAIN ON PG. 54- ONE-ALARM BLAZE AT GLENDALE HOME No one was injured after a one-alarm fire broke out in a Glendale home last Saturday afternoon, Mar. 29, it was reported. Fire Department sources said the blaze ignited at about 2:38 p.m. on the first-floor of the residence in the vicinity of 60th Lane and 80th Avenue. Responding to the scene (listed in order of arrival) were Engine companies 233, 277 and 291; Squad comapnies 252 and 288; Ladder companies 135, 176 and 112; Rescue 4; and Battalions 28 and 37—under the direction of Division 14—along with the 104th Precinct and EMS units. One hose line was used by firefighters to bring the blaze under control, an FDNY source said. (photo: Allen Epstein) ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - G.R.Y.C. RIDGEWOOD OFFICE PRODUCTS CENTER “YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS” •HOME/OFFICE FURNITURE •SHREDDERS/COPIERS/SAFES •OFFICE MACHINES/PRINTERS FIREPROOF SAFES IN STOCK •WEDDING INVITATIONS •PRINTING/FAX SERVICE •BUSINESS CARDS/COPIES ©Times Newsweekly 2014 – R'WOOD OFF. FULL LINE OF ART SUPPLIES IN STOCK SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT WEDNESDAYS 67-16 FRESH POND ROAD (Near M Station) 1-718-386-3266
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