According to the dictionary, air pollution is the contamination of air by smoke and harmful gases, mainly oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen. ( 1 And maybe by that smelly uncle.) Some examples of air pollution include: 2  Exhuast fumes from vehicles. 3  The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or gas.
Cuomoâs plan, called the Excelsior Scholarship, would ensure free tuition at New Yorkâs public two- and four-year institutions to students whose families make up to $125,000 per year.
QUEENS, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced a new plan to give free tuition to SUNY and CUNY students whose families make less than $125,000 a year. Cuomo announced the so-called Excelsior Scholarship at LaGuardia Community College in Queens on Tuesday morning. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who made free college tuition a major component of his failed 2016 presidential run, joined Cuomo on stage.