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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- December 1, 2020 – New Environmental Regulations Benefit Frontline Communities
- November 30, 2020 – Cuomo Vetoes Clean Water Bill
- November 24, 2020 – Gov. Cuomo Signs Bill to Ban Burning of PFAS Firefighting Foam
- November 5, 2020 – LTE: Utilities need to report ‘true risks’ of climate change
- October 18, 2020 – State To Begin Enforcing Plastic Bag Ban
- October 4, 2020 – LTE: State needs to commit $100M annually to lead pipe removal
- September 27, 2020 – LTE: Release funding to promote clean water
- 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