Introduction
Potential New York Bicycle City Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in New York
New York Animal & Wildlife Groups
New York Business Organizations & Resources
New York Education Organizations & Resources
New York Environmental Groups
New York International Groups
New York State Government
New York Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Beautiful scenery and comprehensive public transportation programs are just two of the many important advantages that could help launch a potential Bicycle City, New York, development.

New York is home to 176 state parks, the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves, lake and ocean shores, and thousands of miles of rivers, streams, and canals, according to the Official New York Tourism Website. With breathtaking views of mountain ranges and lush river valleys, the state offers future residents and tourists of possible Bicycle City, N.Y., development an abundance of outdoor opportunities, including wildlife observation, hiking, climbing, rafting and more.

One of New York’s best natural resources is the 9,350-square-mile Adirondack Park, the largest publicly protected area in the continental United States. The park is a mix of private and public lands and features high peaks, rivers and thousands of lakes–an attractive adjacent setting for a future Bicycle City, NY

Even in the heavily urban environment of New York City, various city planning organizations and local governments are working toward encouraging eco-friendly commuting and travel. Public transportation options include rail, bus and ferry.

Ideal sites for Bicycle City, NY, development could include locations within 50-100 miles of these established towns and cities:

• Population: 111,380 (St. Lawrence County)
• Average Annual Rainfall: 32.8 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 25, Feb 28, Mar 38, Apr 53, May 68, Jun 76, Jul 81, Aug 78, Sep 69, Oct 57, Nov 43, Dec 30
• Water: St. Lawrence River, Norwood Lake, St. Regis River
  Adjacent Public Land: Adirondack Park, Coles Creek State Park, Robert Moses State Park Thousand Islands
• Zip Codes: 13676, 13613, 13625, 13667, 13687, 13699, 12967, 13617, 13647, 13668
• Other Highlights: Near three universities: Clarkson University, SUNY College at Potsdam and St. Lawrence University.

• Population: 30,174
• Average Annual Rainfall: 44.0 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 34, Feb 38, Mar 47, Apr 595, May 70, Jun 78, Jul 84, Aug 82, Sep 74, Oct 62, Nov 51, Dec 39
• Water: Long Island Sound, Hudson River, Wappinger River
• Adjacent Public Land: James Baird State Park, Mills-Norrie State Park, Clarence Fahnestoch State Park
• Zip Codes: 12601, 12603, 12401, 12472, 12493, 12511, 12515, 12533, 12547, 12569
• Other Highlights: Vassar College nearby, proximity to New York City

   

• Population: 25,863
• Average Annual Rainfall: 44.0 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 35, Feb 39, Mar 49, Apr 61, May 72, Jun 80, Jul 84, Aug 83, Sep 75, Oct 64, Nov 545, Dec 40
• Water: Hudson River, Delaware River, Greenwood Lake
• Adjacent Public Land: Highland Lakes State Park, Goose Pond State Park, Bear Mountain State Park, Harriman State Park
• Zip Codes: 10940, 10941, 10990, 10916, 10921, 10932, 10943, 10958, 10973, 10919
• Other Highlights: Proximity to New York City.

   

• Population: 26,782
• Average Annual Rainfall: 42.7 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 38, Feb 30, Mar 40, Apr 53, May 66, Jun 75, Jul 79, Aug 78, Sep 69, Oct 57, Nov 45, Dec 33
• Water: Lake Ontario, Black Lake, St. Lawrence River
• Adjacent Public Land: Adirondack Park, Wescott Beach State Park, Long Point State Park Thousand Islands, Gross Point State Park
• Zip Codes: 13601, 13602, 13603, 13612, 13622, 13637, 13615, 13626, 13606

   

• Population: 93,919
• Average Annual Rainfall: 38.7 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 31, Feb 34, Mar 45, Apr 57, May 70, Jun 78, Jul 82, Aug 80, Sep 71, Oct 60, Nov 48, Dec 36
• Water: Great Sacandag Lake, Saratoga Lake, Hudson River, Mohawk River
• Adjacent Public Land: Adirondack Park, Catskill Park, Green Mountain National Forest
• Zip Codes: 12202, 12203, 12204, 12205, 12206, 12207, 12208, 12209, 12210, 12211

   

• Population: 144,001
• Average Annual Rainfall: 40 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 31, Feb 34, Mar 43, Apr 56, May 69, Jun 77, Jul 82, Aug 80, Sep 71, Oct 60, Nov 47, Dec 36
• Water: Oneida Lake, Lake Ontario, Otisco Lake, Skaneateles Lake, Delta Lake
• Adjacent Public Land: Adirondack Park, Verona Beach State Park, Delta Lake State Park
• Zip Codes: 13202, 13203, 13204, 13205, 13206, 13207, 13208, 13209, 13210
• Other Highlights: Near Syracuse University.

   

• Population: 30,726
• Average Annual Rainfall: 45.8 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 31, Feb 34, Mar 43, Apr 55, May 67, Jun 76, Jul 80, Aug 79, Sep 71, Oct 59, Nov 46, Dec 35
• Water: Lake Erie, Lake Chautauqua, Allegheny River, Allegheny Reservoir
• Adjacent Public Land: Allegany State Park, Allegheny National Forest, Lake Erie State Park
• Zip Codes: 14701, 14702, 14720, 14742, 14740, 14750, 14710
• Other Highlights: Near St. Bonaventure University

   

• Population: 30,336
• Average Annual Rainfall: 34.9 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 33, Feb 35, Mar 45, Apr 57, May 70, Jun 78, Jul 82, Aug 80, Sep 73, Oct 61, Nov 48, Dec 37
• Water: Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, Keuka Lake,
• Adjacent Public Land: Finger Lakes National Forest, Mark Twain State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Keuka Lake State Park, Cayuga Lake State Park, Long Point State Park Finger Lakes.
• Zip Codes: 14901, 14903, 14904, 14905, 14925, 14825, 14861, 14894

   

• Population: 46,310
• Average Annual Rainfall: 38.8 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 28, Feb 31, Mar 41, Apr 53, May 66, Jun 73, Jul 78, Aug 76, Sep 68, Oct 57, Nov 44, Dec 33
• Water: Delaware River, Cannonsville Reservoir, Whitney Point Lake,
• Adjacent Public Land: Catskill Park, Chenango Valley State Park, Oquaga Creek State Park, Bowman Lake State Park
• Zip Codes: 13901, 13903, 13904, 13905, 13744, 13745, 13748, 13790, 13777

   

• Population: 82,047 (Clinton County)
• Average Annual Rainfall: 34.30 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 26, Feb 29, Mar 40, Apr 53, May 66, Jun 75, Jul 80, Aug 77, Sep 68, Oct 56, Nov 44, Dec 32
• Water: Lake Champlain
• Adjacent Public Land: Cumberland Bay State Park, Adirondack Park, Port Au Roche State Park
• Zip Codes: 12901, 12903, 12972, 12910, 12985, 12962, 12992, 12944

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• Energy Cooperative of New York, Buffalo, NY
  Offers green power renewable energy options to electric customers in Niagara Mohawk area.
• Four Winds Renewable Energy, Arkport, NY
  Installs solar and wind electric systems and solar water pumping systems.
• Hudson Valley Clean Energy, Rhinebeck, NY
  Designs and installs solar electric and geothermal heating systems.
• New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), Endicott, NY
  Trade association advances solar energy use in New York State.
• New York State Power…Naturally, Albany, NY
  Initiative to educate consumers about solar and wind energy alternatives.
• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), Greenfield, MA
  Promotes sustainable energy and green building practices throughout the Northeast.
• Sustainable Energy Developments, Ontario, NY
  Promotes and installs wind turbines for energy generation.

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York, NY
  Humane organization to alleviate injustices faced by animals.
• New York City Audubon, New York, NY
  Saves and protects bird species that live in wetlands and forests of New York City.
• New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, Owego, NY
  Provides education and support to promote conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife and their habitats.
• People for Animal Rights, Syracuse, NY
  Local group educates about animal rights and protecting the earth.
• Wildlife Conservation Society in New York, Bronx, NY
  Saves wildlife and wild lands through science, conservation, and education.
• Wildlife Trust, New York, NY
  (International organization of scientists for conservation and biodiversity.

• Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce
  
• New York Loves Business
  
• New York State Official Tourism Website
  
• Independent Power Producers of New York
  
• Buffalo Niagara Partnership
  

• New York Department of Education
• Stony Brook University, Columbia University, New York University, Long Island University, St. Johns University. Click here for a full list of New York colleges/universities.

• Council on the Environment of New York City (CENYC), New York, NY
  Citizens’ organization for awareness and solutions to environmental problems.
• Environmental Advocates of NY, Albany, NY
  Watchdog and advocacy group for environmental issues in New York.
• Environmental Business Association of New York State, Albany, NY
  Promotes business development with methods to protect the environment.
• Environmental Defense, New York, NY
  Joins experts in law, science, and economics to address environmental issues.
• New York City Environmental Justice Alliance (NYCEJA), New York, NY
  Fights against environmental injustice, particularly in low-income areas.
• New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), Syracuse, NY
  Non-profit educational organization involved with protecting and enhancing natural water resources.

• Asian American Arts Alliance, New York, NY
• Irish Cultural Society of the Garden City Area, Garden City, NY
• French Institute Alliance Francaise, New York, NY
• German-American Sports Club, Rochester, NY
• Japanese American Association of New York, New York, NY
• National Puerto Rican Forum, Bronx, NY
• Order Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of New York, Bellmore, NY
• Young Korean American Network, New York, NY

• New York Government Portal
• New York State Department of Public Service
• New York State Association of Counties
• New York State Senate
• Office of the Governor
  

• New York Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
  Database list of state and local utility incentives to promote renewable energy and efficiency.

Potential Bicycle City, New York, locations would have a number of advantages for potential residents. The state’s wondrous lakes, forests and enormous Adirondack Park provide a beautiful setting for living and enjoying the open air. State and city governments work closely with advocacy groups to continually promote environmentally friendly transportation options. These are tangible benefits for potential Bicycle City, N.Y. planners, residents and visitors.