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Holtec’s Plan To Demolish Indian Point Generates Many Questions

Lawrence pushes Styrofoam ban

Riverkeeper reacts to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo held the annual State of the State address this afternoon at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. In the address, the Governor outlined an aggressive environmental agenda that could have a positive effect on New York’s waterways, if implemented. Riverkeeper’s Legislative Advocacy Manager, Jeremy Cherson responded to three proposals, $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act, a statewide ban of polystyrene used in foodservice, and State acquisition of open spaces:  Restore Mother Nature Bond Act “We are thrilled to see the $3 […]

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Amazon may come to Hudson Valley bringing 1,000 jobs

Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes $3B environmental bond act

Barges to take Indian Point’s radioactive waste down the Hudson? Company considers it

Changing Hands at Indian Point?

Riverkeeper Opposes Company Chosen to Decommission Indian Point

Statement on Gov. Cuomo proposed ban on Styrofoam takeout containers

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced a proposal to ban the distribution and use of single-use food containers made with expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam). The proposal also bans the sale of Styrofoam packaging materials, known as packing peanuts. This effort builds on the groundbreaking legislation going into effect in March 2020 to ban single-use plastic bags in New York. Riverkeeper President Paul Gallay said: “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is making a great call by proposing a ban on Styrofoam packing peanuts and takeout containers from restaurants, which do tremendous harm […]

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Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
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