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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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
January 12, 2020 – Op-Ed: NY takes big step in the right direction
January 10, 2020 – Leading Environmentalist Peter Iwanowicz Appointed to Climate Action Council
January 8, 2020 – Statement on the First Day of the 2020 Legislative Session