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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- 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
- December 23, 2019 – Gov. Cuomo Signs Bill to Phase Out Toxic PFAS in Firefighting Foam
- December 21, 2019 – LTE: Don’t risk our health by cutting EPA budget
- December 17, 2019 – Cuomo: NY to Ban Single-Use Plastic Foam Containers
- December 11, 2019 – New York’s First Chance to Show it’s Serious About the New Climate Law
- December 10, 2019 – Governor Cuomo Directs DEC to Ban Chlorpyrifos
- December 10, 2019 – Environmental Groups Urge Governor Cuomo to Sign Green Bills