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Suggests that the current Governor of New York, George E. Pataki, has yet to leave behind a clear, definitive legacy aside from being the man famous for defeating former Governor Mario M. Cuomo. Submission that Pataki's most notable achievements have come in terms of his work as an environmental conservationist; Summary of the legacies of past governors of New York; Comment from Cuomo on how he believes Pataki will be remembered.

Reports on the introduction of agreements that will reduce pollution from coal-fired power plants in New York by Governor George Pataki and Eliot Spitzer. Implication of the initiative for the companies; Application of the federal Clean Air Act; Implementation of New Source Review, the provision which requires power plants to install modern pollution controls.

Reports on the efforts of Pleasant Valley, New York to use wind power to fuel its street lamps, parks and municipal needs. How the efforts at conserving the environment ran head on into a law that says towns and cities must use the least expensive source for a commodity; The law at the root of the issue which is intended to protect taxpayers from graft; How the law could affect plans of New York Governor George Pataki who has promised to get the state to use renewable energy for 25 percent of its needs by 2013; Frustration of towns that are trying to reduce environmental damage from power generation; Likelihood that the state will take action against the towns; Efforts to pass laws that would allow towns to pay 15 percent above the lowest bid for a commodity.

Discusses the environmentalist efforts of New York Governor George Pataki and Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Spitzer's action on environmental campaign pledges; Pataki's reputation as a conservationist; Competition and cooperation.

Looks at the proposal of New York Governor George E. Pataki to spend nearly $4 billion to extend the state's main program for cleaning up toxic waste. Easing of the programs standards; Renewal of the program known as Superfund; Political impact of his proposal.

Focuses on New York Governor George Pataki's environmental policies. Resolution of a bitter dispute over logging in the Adirondack Park which environmental groups hail as a victory; Critic of Pataki's program allowing companies guilty of polluting to make tax-deductible contributions to environmental projects in lieu of paying hefty fines; Contradictions in Pataki's environmentalism. INSET: Open spaces, air and water..

Focuses on re-election campaign strategies of New York Governor George E. Pataki. Details of his $1.75 billion environmental bond act; How it would strengthen his image as a friend of the environment; Opposition to his plan which is expected to grow; Comments by various opponents; Data on environmental measures of the past.

Reports that New York Governor George E. Pataki has signed a bill scheduling a November 1996 on a 1.75 billion bond act intended to preserve open spaces, clean up waterways, close landfills, and pay for other environmental projects.

Reports that New York Governor George E. Pataki has proposed a $1.5 billion bond act to attack the state's environmental problems. Administration officials' statement on how much the bond issue would cost New Yorkers over the next 40 years; The bond to cover issues such as building and improvement of sewage treatment plants; Critics' assertions that the plan is not cohesive, and put together for political reasons.

Declares that New York Governor George E. Pataki is both praised and pilloried by environmental groups, sometimes by the same people. How Pataki tries to balance personal concern for the environment with political and financial requirements. INSET: Open spaces, air and water (Pataki's record on the environment).