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UN General Assembly Reinforces Accountability for Climate Polluters

May 21, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York, International

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution yesterday affirming the International Court of Justice’s ruling that countries have an obligation to reduce carbon pollution within their borders and are legally responsible to live up to climate pledges, while reducing…

Lead to Plastic: Are We Trading One Hazard for Another?

April 27, 2026 BackgrounderNew York, United StatesValerie Baron

Dangerous, outdated lead service lines have got to go. We must not waste this generational investment and place New York’s drinking water at risk of new contamination by replacing lead with plastic pipes.

Advocates, Lawmakers, and Residents Urge Lawmakers to Pass Lead Pipe Replacement Act to Protect Clean Water

March 11, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York, Albany

Today, advocates, lawmakers, and New Yorkers impacted by lead poisoning gathered at the Capitol to call for urgent action to eliminate lead pipes from New York’s drinking water systems.

New Yorkers Can Save Hundreds on Utility Bills with State Action, New Analysis Finds

March 10, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York

As New Yorkers face skyrocketing utility bills, a new independent analysis from Synapse Energy Economics finds that state leaders can take immediate action that could save the average New York household at least $341 per year by 2030. In the…

New York City Wins Major Victory in Congestion Pricing Battle

March 3, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York City

Today Judge Lewis J. Liman of Federal District Court in Manhattan ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to end New York’s congestion pricing toll was illegal.

Limiting PFAS Exposure is Central Priority for Advocates this Legislative Session

February 11, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York

Today the PFAS Free New York campaign introduced its 2026 policy priorities with a press event and lobby day in the Capitol.

Advocates Applaud NY’s New Nation-Leading Law Banning Toxics in Period Products

December 19, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

New law bans the sale in New York State of period products containing PFAS "forever chemicals" and other toxics linked to cancer and infertility.

NY State Sets “Clear Path” for RGGI and Climate Action

December 12, 2025 ReactionNew York, New York City, New Jersey

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced late yesterday proposed regulations that would strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in New York to help reach power sector climate-pollution reduction targets.  

Coalition Files Legal Petition to Demand the EPA Address Syracuse Lead Water Crisis

July 28, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

Local and national organizations call for action after more than a year of poisoned water.

Advocates Decry NYS Assembly Leadership Inaction to “Turn off the Tap” on Toxics to Protect New Yorkers’ Health

June 17, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

Senate passage of key bills left hanging, health care and cleanup costs hang over municipalities and residents.

The Social Burden of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in New York

June 9, 2025 BackgrounderNew YorkKate Donovan, Dr. Anna Reade

PFAS-related health care impacts in the state are likely to cost billions of dollars unless swift and comprehensive actions are taken to reduce New Yorkers’ exposure.

Legislative Leaders Announce Bills to Protect New Yorkers from Exposure to Dangerous PFAS

February 5, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

Legislators today announced the bills they are sponsoring to protect New Yorkers from exposure to PFAS through everyday household items such as textiles, dental floss, cleaning products, cookware, children’s products, cosmetics, and menstrual products.

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill to Halt Drilling and Fracking Using CO2

December 22, 2024 Press ReleaseAlbany

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a ban on drilling using carbon dioxide (CO2) in New York State (A8866/ S8357), which adds to an existing ban on fracking in the state.

Syracuse Fails to Show Drinking Water Is Safe from Lead

November 1, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

In yet another attempt to avoid responsibility for the lead-contaminated water flowing to taps in Syracuse, New York, the city government announced yesterday that it suspended two water department employees for misconduct in the lead-testing program, implying falsely that this…

Syracuse Lead Levels Among the Highest Detected in Drinking Water for Decades; Higher than Flint and Newark

October 16, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

Local and national groups seek emergency response from city and state.

NYC Proposes Bill to Shift Cost of Lead Pipe Replacement to Property Owners

June 18, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York City

The New York City Council has proposed a controversial new bill that would require property owners to take on the task and expense of replacing all of their building’s lead water service lines within the next ten years, costing them thousands…

Legislators, Advocates Urge Swift Action on Bills to Protect NYers from PFAS “Forever Chemicals”

February 6, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

Today legislators and the PFAS-Free New York coalition gathered in Albany to call for urgent action to pass package of bills for the 2024 legislative session that would curb PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in New York State.

Governor Hochul Signs First-in-the-Nation Bill to Limit Neonic Pesticides

December 22, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

A coalition of farmers, health professionals, and environmental groups are celebrating today after Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A/A7640).

Doctors, Farmers, and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Neonic-Limiting Bill

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

With 18, days left to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A / A7640), New Yorkers have called for action from Governor Kathy Hochul.

Report: An Estimated One in Five New Yorkers May Be Drinking Water from Lead Service Lines

July 18, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York City

According to a new report, No Excuses, NYC: Replace Lead Drinking Water Pipes Now, an estimated one in five New Yorkers, or 21% of the City’s residents, may be drinking water transported through lead service lines.