01.17.20
:: Rvk in the Press :: The Photo News
01.17.20
:: Rvk in the Press :: Peekskill-Cortland Patch
01.10.20
:: Rvk in the Press :: Hudson Valley 360
01.08.20
:: Press Releases :: News
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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01.08.20
:: Rvk in the Press :: Hudson Valley Post
01.08.20
:: Rvk in the Press :: Newsday
01.07.20
:: Rvk in the Press :: The Journal News
12.21.19
:: Rvk in the Press :: The Highlands Current
12.19.19
:: Rvk in the Press :: Examiner News
12.17.19
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
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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