Press Releases
Environmental Advocates NY is a respected source of information for the public and media. Read our press releases and statements to learn about our work on some of the most pressing environmental issues facing New York.
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- September 22, 2020 – 50+ Orgs Mark Climate Week by Calling on Cuomo to Preserve Climate & Clean Energy Funding
- September 8, 2020 – Advocates to NY Officials: Keep Commitment to Energy Equity
- August 20, 2020 – New York State’s Plastic Bag Ban Intact
- August 3, 2020 – Governor Cuomo Closes Hazardous Waste Loophole
- July 30, 2020 – Governor Cuomo Postpones Environmental Bond Act
- July 30, 2020 – New York Sets Drinking Water Safeguards
- July 24, 2020 – Several Green Bills Pass in State Legislature
- July 22, 2020 – State Legislature Closes Hazardous Waste Loophole
- July 21, 2020 – NY State Legislature Passes 3-Tree Clean Water Bill
- July 20, 2020 – Broad Coalition Urges the NYS Public Service Commission to #KeepWaterOn
- July 17, 2020 – 1 Year Later: NYS Must Ensure Climate Pollution Regs are in Line With Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
- July 14, 2020 – Clean Water Advocates to Cuomo: “NY is Failing to Protect its Drinking Water”
- 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 – Our 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