During the annual budgeting process in Albany, we make the case that investment in a clean, healthy environment is paramount to quality of life in New York.
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New York Bond Act
The Bond Act, which was passed in November 2022, provides $4.2 billion for environmental and community projects across New York State.
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The U.S. Farm Bill is up for renewal in the fall of 2023. We’re making the case to Congressional leaders to include more support for our farms and farmers in the Northeast, and to include climate and environmental justice provisions in the new legislation.
Continue readingPilgrim Pipelines (Hudson Valley)
We engaged people and communities to oppose this proposal to construct two crude oil pipelines through the valley. The outcry against the project led to its abandonment, halting potential environmental, public health, and safety threats.
Continue readingLG Headquarters (Englewood, NJ)
In a “win-win” for the environment and the economy, LG Electronics reached an agreement with Scenic Hudson and partners to reduce the height of its proposed corporate tower atop the Palisades, preserving magnificent views and keeping jobs in the region.
Continue readingExpanded Crude Oil Operations (Albany)
Decreasing the likelihood of hazardous spills and health threats in local neighborhoods, Global Partners decided not to build new crude oil facilities. We partnered in opposing the expanded operations.
Continue readingStop the Plant
Owners of the Danskammer power plant on the Hudson River in the Town of Newburgh want to replace the current facility — which operates only a few days a year — with a new gas plant that will run nearly all the time.
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