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Governor Hochul Announces $59 Million “Clean Green Schools” Initiative To Improve Air Quality And Reduce Carbon Emissions In Pre-K-12 Schools Education Leaders to Convene in Fall to Discuss Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency and Healthy Solutions for More Than 500 Schools in Disadvantaged Communities September 23, 2021 Governor Kathy Hochul today allocated $59 million for the new Clean Green Schools initiative, which aims to advance clean energy and energy efficiency solutions that will improve indoor air quality and reduce emissions for more than 500 public and private Pre-K-12 schools in disadvantaged communities across the state. …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2021 Contact: Alexander Marion | marion@nysenate.gov | (315) 439-9806 GIANARIS, REYES, AND ADVOCATES CELEBRATE THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FINALLY IMPLEMENTING THEIR NY HERO ACT Senator Gianaris, Assembly Member Reyes & Essential Worker Coalition Called on NYS Department of Health to Certify Covid-19 As Public Health Threat, Triggering Workplace Protections Included in NY HERO Act – Passed and Signed in May NEW YORK – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Karines Reyes, and members of the Essential Worker Coalition expressed their relief that the New York State Health Department finally certified Covid-19 as a threat to public health.…

For Immediate Release Thursday, August 26, 2021 Contact: Sarah Crean // screan@council.nyc.gov // 646-763-0143  City Council Votes to Strengthen & Expand Landmark Climate Legislation Per New Legislation Introduced by CM Rosenthal, City of NY & Public Housing Properties Will Be Held to Same Emissions Reductions Standards as Private Sector; Enforcement Mechanism Created NEW YORK — Today the City Council overwhelmingly passed legislation introduced by Council Member Helen Rosenthal to both strengthen and expand the reach of the landmark climate bill — Local Law 97.…

For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Alexander Marion, marion@nysenate.gov, (315) 439-9806 Alex Moore, alex@teamstersjc16.com, 347-762-0778 Virgil McDill, vmcdill@ilsr.org, 202.294.9187 Landmark Antitrust Legislation to Rein in Dominant Corporations Heads For Approval in New York State Senate 21st Century Antitrust Act would protect workers and consumers, level the playing field for small businesses, and put New York at the vanguard of national antitrust movement Albany, NY (June 7, 2021) – As the New York State Senate prepares to pass historic legislation today, a broad coalition of unions, industry associations, workers, and small business owners today applauded the Senate’s expected approval of the bill, and called on the New York State Assembly to vote on the 21st Century Antitrust Act before the legislative session concludes at the end of the week.…

For Immediate Release  Thursday, May 6, 2021 After Relentless Organizing by Essential Workers and Advocates, Governor Cuomo Signs NY HERO Act Into Law  NEW YORK, NY – After relentless organizing and pressure from essential workers and advocates, Governor Cuomo signed the NY HERO Act into law, which passed with bipartisan support in the New York State Assembly and Senate.…