New York State Budget:
Ins & Outs Worth Celebrating
New York State finalized its budget, and we have some great news to report. We helped eliminate Part R, a provision that would have allowed buildings in New York City to avoid reducing emissions and cost the city thousands of green jobs. And we helped secure inclusion of the $3 million Environmental Bond Act and funding for the Environmental Protection Fund to invest in infrastructure improvements in environmental justice communities.
Youth EHJLT Program Wins New York State Environmental Excellence Award
Our Youth Environmental Health & Justice Leadership Training program has received an Environmental Excellence Award from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This program prepares students to be environmental and climate justice advocates for their community. Learn More
Peggy Shepard in the Washington Post
The Washington Post did an in-depth feature on the history of the environmental justice movement and its future under the Biden administration. It features Peggy Shepard, Vernice Miller-Travis, Beverly Wright, and others. Read the Article
Peggy Shepard in the Guardian
Peggy Shepard spoke to the Guardian for its article on how Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan is refocusing the agency to advance environmental justice. She noted that the EPA needs to go beyond simply fixing the damage the previous administration did and address the systemic issues that have been going on for years. Read the Article
Corina Fuentes on Why We Focus on Environmental Health Issues Impacting Residents of Affordable Housing
Corina Fuentes wrote a wonderful Op-Ed in Giving Compass on why we are committed to addressing environmental health issues impacting residents of affordable housing, such as those living in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) apartments. Read the Op-Ed
April Membership Meeting: City Council Districts 7 & 10 Candidates Forum
Join us this Saturday, April 10 at 10:00 AM EDT for our April Membership Meeting. We will be hosting a Candidates Forum for New York City Council Districts 7 & 10. This is your chance to get to know the candidates (take a moment to read their bios here) and learn where they stand on environmental justice issues impacting our community. RSVP Here
