Environmental Advocates NY

17/06/2026

🛒 Confused by "sell by," "best by," and "use by" labels? You're not alone.

New York is poised to standardize food date labels, a commonsense change that could help families save money on groceries while reducing unnecessary food waste.

EANY’s Claire Walsh Winsler told Syracuse.com, confusing labels have long driven higher grocery bills and perfectly good food into the trash. Standardizing them is a win for consumers, communities, and the climate. 🌎

🔗 Learn more: https://takeaction.io/eany/gov-hochul-pass-the-food-date-labelling-act/

16/06/2026

What does clean water have to do with sports? We can't do much without it. 💧🏅

From afternoon runs and weekend hikes to cheering on your favorite team, healthy waterways help power the activities and communities we love.

🎥 Watch EANY's Deputy Executive Director Katie McNamara explain why athletes and businesses can be game-changers in the conversation around climate change and water quality.

15/06/2026

ICYMI: The New York Legislature has passed legislation to limit PFAS "forever chemicals" in drinking water, sending the bill to Governor Hochul’s desk.

In a recent State of Politics story, EANY’s Director of Clean Water, Rob Hayes highlighted why stronger safeguards against PFAS contamination are critical for protecting public health and ensuring clean drinking water for all New Yorkers.

Read the full story here: https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/news/2026/06/10/n-y--legislature-passes-bill-limiting-pfas-in-drinking-water-

12/06/2026

More progress for people and the environment in Albany! 🌳

This legislative session, lawmakers passed several important environmental and public health bills that are now headed to Governor Hochul's desk:

➡️ Healthy Homes Right to Know Act
➡️ Closing the Tropical Hardwood Loophole in Government Purchasing
➡️ Good Food Purchasing Act
➡️ Excess Food Act Extender
➡️ Tracking Extreme Heat Deaths
➡️ Sullivan County Community Preservation Act
➡️ PFAS Discharge Disclosure Act

Together, these bills will help protect New Yorkers from harmful chemicals, strengthen climate resilience, promote sustainable purchasing, and support healthier, more equitable food systems.

Now it's Governor Hochul's turn. Sign these bills into law. ✍️

11/06/2026

🥕 Another common-sense win is headed to Governor Hochul's desk.

The Food Date Labeling Act will simplify confusing food labels by limiting them to just two phrases: “Best if Used By” and “Use By.” Clearer labels mean less perfectly good food gets thrown away, helping families save money while keeping food waste out of landfills.

Reducing food waste also means reducing methane emissions, one of the most powerful climate pollutants. Now it's time for Governor Hochul to sign this smart, climate-friendly legislation into law.

10/06/2026

💧 Clean drinking water shouldn't depend on what happens in Washington.

Legislation to protect New Yorkers from toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" is now headed to Governor Hochul's desk.

This bill would lock in strong drinking water protections and prevent federal rollbacks from putting New Yorkers at greater risk of exposure to these dangerous contaminants. PFAS have been linked to serious health impacts, including cancer and pregnancy complications.

09/06/2026

New York's legislative session is over, what happened, what passed, and what does it mean for our environment and climate future?

Join Environmental Advocates NY tomorrow at noon for a special post-session webinar as we break down the biggest environmental wins, setbacks, and what's next in the fight for a healthier, more sustainable New York.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at noon
🔗 Register at the link in our bio

08/06/2026

☀️ A big win for energy affordability and clean power access! The SUNNY Act is headed to Governor Hochul's desk, bringing New York one step closer to making plug-in balcony solar legal for tenants and homeowners.

These simple solar systems can cut electricity bills by an estimated 10–25%, helping more New Yorkers save money while generating clean energy right from home.

Now it's time for Governor Hochul to sign the SUNNY Act into law.

08/06/2026

06/06/2026

New York's legislative session is over, what happened, what passed, and what does it mean for our environment and climate future?

Join Environmental Advocates NY on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at noon for a special post-session webinar as we break down the biggest environmental wins, setbacks, and what's next in the fight for a healthier, more sustainable New York.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at noon
🔗 Register here:

Join Environmental Advocates NY's Policy team as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of NY's 2026 Legislative Session.