City Council Votes To Severely Restrict Plastic Straw Use In NYC Restaurants/Bars/Food Stores
The City Council overwhelmingly passed Council Member Helen Rosenthal‘s legislation today which will dramatically limit the use of plastic.
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Harlem’s WE ACT Rallied For Legislative Action And Mayoral Accountability On NYC’s Extreme Heat
WE ACT for Environmental Justice held a rally in City Hall Park today to demand action from the New York City Council on extreme heat.
Mayor Adams Commits To Reducing City’s Food-Based Emissions By 33% By 2030
NYC Mayor Adams Adams and Chief Climate Officer and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala today released the city’s first integrated greenhouse gas inventory.
Kavanagh’s Carpet Recycling Bill Signed Into Law From Harlem To The Hudson
Senator Brian Kavanagh announced the Carpet EPR bill (S5027C/A9279A), which he sponsored along with Assemblymember Steven Englebright.
Hip Hip Hooray, Gov. Hochul Signs Law Banning Toxic Chemicals In Clothing
Today, advocates in the JustGreen Partnership applauded Governor Kathy Hochul for signing a ban on PFAS in Apparel.
Mayor Adams Appoints Members From Harlem To Hollis Sustainability Board
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointments of 26 board members to the New York City Sustainability Advisory Board to guide the city’s long-term resiliency and sustainability goals.
Environmental Justice Orgs Announce Climate Justice Pavilion At COP27
The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ), Harlem’s WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT).
Mayor Adams Reappoint Kate Kackenazie Executive Director Of Mayor Office Of Food Policy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the reappointment of Kate MacKenzie as the executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy (MOFP).
Mayor Adams Signs Executive Order To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions From City Construction Projects
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed Clean Construction Executive Order 23, which requires the city’s capital project agencies to commit to actions.
Attorney General James Helps Secure NewFederal Energy Standards for American Families
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) .
When WE ACT Everyone Wins, A Statement On New York’s 2022 Legislative Session Results
The New York State Senate and Assembly have ended their 2022 legislative session, with many legislators returning to their districts to campaign for re-election.
Mayor Adams Appoints Jessica Tisch As Commissioner Of The New York City Department Of Sanitation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Jessica Tisch as commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY).
Advocates And Legislators Call For Budget Action To Save New Yorkers $15 Billion, Bring Down Emissions
Today, environmental organizations and 16 legislators are demanding that the final state budget include a package of climate bills that will save New Yorkers more than $15 billion in energy costs while taking significant steps toward achieving the state’s climate goals in the building sector.
Statements In Support Of The 2022 Senate Majority One-House Budget Proposal
To review the full Senate Majority One-house State Budget Resolution, please visit: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2021/r2081
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Takes Executive Action To Promote Health Food From Harlem To Hollis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two executive orders signaling his administration’s commitment to procure, prepare, and serve healthy and nutritious food citywide.