Harlem’s WE ACT Responds To The New York State Inadequately Funded Budget
WE- ACT writes that while New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and our legislators have frequently expressed support for environmental and climate justice.
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Electeds, Progressive Groups Call On Mayor Eric Adams To Implement & Enforce NYC’s “Green New Deal” Law
Today, in front of a super-polluting midtown building, climate activists, Comptroller Brad Lander, and councilmembers rallied to urge Mayor Adams.
Mayor Adams Announces Appointments Of Climate Leadership Team, Streamlines Multiple Environmental Agencies Into One
NYC Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointments of his climate leadership team that will focus on environmental protection and environmental justice across NYC.
After Dearth Of Climate Leadership In Albany, 38 NY Climate And Community Groups Join To Unveil “Climate Can’t Wait”
Today, 38 organizations across New York State announced the formation of Climate Can’t Wait 2022, and unveiled their package of priority proposals for action in 2022 by the Legislature, the Governor and state agencies.
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Attends United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) In Glasgow
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a Congressional delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or “COP26,” in Glasgow, Scotland on behalf of the United States House of Representatives.
Harlem’s Espaillat, And Colleagues Urge President Biden’s Climate Diplomacy With China
In advance of the upcoming 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), Harlem Reps. Adriano Espaillat , Judy Chu, Raúl M. Grijalva sent a letter.
Trust For Governors Island Announces Climate Center Interest From Harlem To Hawaii
The Trust for Governors Island (the Trust) today announced that the city has received 12 expressions of interest in response to global competition.
Groups Push Gov. Hochul To Invest In “Better Buildings” For Health And Climate
As the health hazards and climate impacts of burning gas and other fossil fuels for cooking and heating in buildings gain more attention nationally.
de Blasio And Others Announce Goal To Achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, along with trustees of three of the City’s pension funds.
Ocasio-Cortez, Pelosi And Others Call For $30B In Funding For Civilian Climate Corps
Late Monday evening, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez led 68 Members in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi expressing their support for $30 billion that affect Americans from Harlem to Hawaii.
Major Green Energy Infrastructure Projects To Power NYC With New Wind, Solar And Hydropower
During Climate Week, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced two major green energy infrastructure projects to power the city from Harlem to Hollis.
NYC Green Relief & Recovery Fund Announces $150,000 In Grants For 112 Grassroots Groups
Today, City Parks Foundation announced the selection of 112 grant recipients through the NYC Green Relief & Recovery Fund’s grassroots grants program.
Attorney General James Calls On Congress To Prioritize Funding For Programs To Address Climate Crisis And More
NY Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in urging Congress to respond to the climate crisis and advance environmental justice by funding critical programs in budget reconciliation legislation.
Mayor Bill de Blasio And Others To Establish Climate Solutions Center In New York City
Mayor Bill de Blasio and The Trust for Governors Island (the Trust) today launched a global competition to create climate-focused research and educational hub on Governors Island.
Harlem’s Espaillat Introduces Bill To Strengthen & Increase Funding To Caribbean Basin Security Initiative
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Representative Mark Green, M.D.,