Ella McGrail spent the 2024 legislative session as the New York policy intern for Save the Sound. The front entrance of the New York State Capitol is impressive. It is comprised of three enormous doors flanked by columns and crowned with copper lamps. The stairs leading up to the doors are made of gleaming white […]
When the New York State Assembly adjourned in the early hours of Saturday, it marked the end of the 2024 legislative session. But even during a session that ran a day longer than originally scheduled, the legislature did not do enough to advance to address the many environmental challenges New York faces. “Maintaining the status […]
Fossil fuels burned in buildings for heating, hot water, and cooking account for approximately one-third of greenhouse gas emissions in New York State. Building emissions are the leading source of air pollution in the state and pose a danger to public health and the environment. The NY HEAT (Home Energy Affordable Transition) Act would save […]
