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- June 25, 2020 – Environmental Advocates of New York Announces Name Change; Unveils New Logo and Design System
- June 5, 2020 – New York’s Frontline Communities Due $20 Million in Climate Funds this Year (So Far)
- June 5, 2020 – Environmental Advocates NY’s Statement on Racial Justice
- June 2, 2020 – NYS Department of Health Delays Finalizing Drinking Water MCLs
- May 28, 2020 – NYS Legislature Bans Water Shut-Offs During COVID-19
- May 20, 2020 – LTE: Cuomo should fast-track state funds to fix aging water and sewer pipes
- April 29, 2020 – Environmental Advocates & NYC Environmental Justice Alliance on NY’s Proposed Climate Fund Regs
- April 22, 2020 – Op-Ed: Persistent Themes and New Projects as Earth Day Hits 50 in New York
- April 18, 2020 – Op-Ed: Earth Day Contaminated
- April 6, 2020 – Amidst COVID Crisis, Cuomo Must Ensure Access to Water for All New Yorkers
- April 1, 2020 – Environmental Advocates of New York’s Reaction to the 2020 New York State Budget
- March 31, 2020 – Trump Administration Dumps Clean Car Rule
- March 29, 2020 – Environmental Advocates’ Statement on Budget Negotiations
- March 13, 2020 – Advocates Call on State to Direct $10 Million in Climate Funds to Frontline Communities
- March 9, 2020 – Clean Water Advocates Call for Stronger Water Regulations Without Delay
- February 18, 2020 – New York State Releases Finalized Regulations on Plastic Bag Ban
- February 14, 2020 – A Growing Need for New York’s Water Infrastructure Funding
- February 4, 2020 – Department of Health Backtracks on Drinking Water Standards for PFOA, PFOS, 1,4-dioxane
- January 31, 2020 – 60+ Orgs Release Letter Calling for Plastic Bag Regs to Follow Intent of Law
- January 23, 2020 – Environmental Advocates NY Responds to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget Proposal