Reflections on the First Earth Day and What’s Ahead for New York
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, NRDC's New York Political Director reflects on attending the first Earth Day event in New York City in 1970, and far the c...
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Environment Tops List of NY Budget Negotiations
The environment—including the proposed Environmental Bond Act--is a top priority for New York State....
Top New York State Environmental Priorities for 2020
NRDC's New York State environmental priorities for 2020 include building on the sweeping climate progress made in 2019, tackling the biggest sources of climate ...
2019: A Banner Year for the Environment in NYS
NRDC and our regional partners secured a broad array of environmental victories—from a statewide ban on plastic bags in grocery and retail stores to a far-rea...
Top New York State Environmental Priorities for 2019
We’ll be watching the Governor’s State of the Speech with great interest and hope that he seizes this moment to build a better future for our children and g...
Big Win for New Yorkers: Governor Proposes to Double the Size of the Environmental Protection Fund
These days, if you're looking for a champion of environmental protection, just direct your eyes over to the New York State governor's office, in Albany. There...