Teri Weaver reports at Syracuse.com that New York's ban on plastic bags got under way March 1, sort-of. On Feb. 28 the state’s Department of Environmental Conversation said it would not penalize businesses that use plastic bags until April 1. But there could be a further delay or cancellation of the ban as the Albany County Supreme Court is currently looking at a lawsuit from a plastic bag maker and New York City bodega owners. “The Department of Environmental Conservation is pleased that a temporary restraining order was not issued in this case so New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags will go into effect as planned on March 1,” the DEC said. Grocery stores, clothing shops, thrift stores, and other businesses will all have to switch away from plastic bags. Read more about this story at Syracuse.com.