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Should New Yorkers Have the Right to Repair Their Own Devices? (May 17, 2021)

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When: 12 PM
Where: Astoria, Queens

NYPIRG joined the Stop Astoria NRG Fracked Gas Plant Coalition and dozens of elected officials to call on Governor Cuomo and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to stop the Astoria NRG fracked gas power plant.

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When: 5 PM
Where: Online

NYPIRG celebrated Earth Day with a virtual event featuring keynote speaker Judith Enck, former EPA Region 2 Administrator and President and Founder of Beyond Plastics. We discussed community and student empowerment and the fight for a livable future.

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When: 7 PM
Where: Online (Zoom)

NYPIRG and our coalition partners held an online teach-in on the Astoria NRG fracked gas power plant. We went over why a brand new fracked gas power plant would hurt our communities and the climate, and how you can join the growing movement to stop it and create thousands of good, green union jobs.

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When: 8 PM
Where: Online (Zoom)

Student loan debt has reached truly catastrophic levels across the country. As of 2020, there is $1.57 trillion in student debt owed in the United States!

NYPIRG joined Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer for a combination town hall and how-to on putting pressure on President Biden to #CancelStudentDebt.

We were also joined by Representatives Jamaal Bowman, Ritchie Torres, and Mondaire Jones as we discussed a variety of tactics to work with activists, politicians, and organizations across the nation on this critical issue.

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NYPIRG in the News
The Right To Repair?  (WAMC, May 17, 2021)
Questions remain around Hoosick Falls’ possible new water source  (Spectrum News, May 14, 2021)
Stefanik’s bid for House GOP Conference Chair: What could this mean for New York?  (ABC News 10, May 12, 2021)
Slowing The March To Climate Catastrophe  (WAMC, May 10, 2021)
Recycling issues divide businesses and local governments: Push is on to reboot financing of program.  (Niagara Gazette, May 8, 2021)
New database tracks state tax breaks, loans, grants to firms since 2018  (Business Services News, May 7, 2021)
New database gives access to details of New York state development projects  (Auburnpub.com, May 6, 2021)
Push to reboot financing of recycling divides businesses, local governments  (Oneonta Daily Star, May 6, 2021)
Critics blast toothless state ethics commission   (Oneonta Daily Star, May 6, 2021)
Subways, business get May comebacks  (Queens Chronicle, May 6, 2021)
Push to reboot financing of recycling divides businesses and local governments  (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, May 6, 2021)
State Senate pushes water testing bill, advocates urge Assembly to follow suit  (Spotlight News.com, May 6, 2021)
New safety grades show which NY hospitals were best, worst prepared for COVID  (LoHud.com, May 5, 2021)
What’s next in New York's 'tightest ever' timeline for re­dis­tricting?  (Spectrum News, May, 4, 2021)
NY State Loses Clout In Washington  (WAMC, May 4, 2021)
Gov. Cuomo Restores 24-7 Service on Filthy, Crime-Ridden Subway that He Runs But Doesn’t Ride  (Streesblog, May 3, 2021)
NYPIRG's Liz Moran on New Climate Legislation on New York Now  (WMHT, May 3, 2021)
Closure of Indian Point Hailed as Major Environmental Victory  (Public News Service, May 3, 2021)
Good-government advocates push contract database  (Spectrum News, May 3, 2021)
New York Faces Likely Congressional Redistricting Fight After Latest U.S. Census  (The Wall Street Journal, May 2, 2021)
News Archive
Reports & Features
NYPIRG Reacts to Closure of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
NYPIRG Reacts to President Biden's Free Community College Proposal
NYPIRG reacts to Census reapportionment numbers - NY will lose one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives
NYPIRG and other watchdog organizations call for hearings into scandals and failures of ethics oversight
Groups respond to NYC carbon-neutral pathways report and call for gas ban on new construction
Advocacy Groups and NYC Council Members Announce Campaign to Ban Gas in New Construction
2021 State Budget Reaction
NYS Legislature Passes First Step in Fight Against “Superbugs”; NYPIRG Urges Lawmakers to “Finish the Job” and Tackle the Growth of “Superbugs” in Agriculture
Civic Groups urge the New York City Board of Elections to reinstate its public comment period
NYPIRG and New York's leading civic organizations call for an overhaul in ethics enforcement. The coalition urges that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) be replaced and a new independent ethics watchdog be created.
Statement on New Information Regarding PFAs Incineration at Norlite Plant in Cohoes
NYPIRG Reacts to Final Count in Congressional District 22 Race – Stunning Failures in Elections Administration Must be Investigated and Reforms Advanced to Restore Voter Confidence
Report: NYPIRG releases review of community college tuition policies
News Release: NYPIRG releases review of community college tuition policies
Statement on Climate Action Council Energy Efficiency and Housing Advisory Panel Recommendations
Statement on Mayor Bill de Blasio Announcement to Ban New Fossil Fuel Hookups in New York City
U.S. PIRG report reveals critical shortages of nurses, aides and clinical staff in nursing homes
Social Justice, Environmental Organizations Applaud Governor Cuomo’s Proposal to Ban Water Shut-Offs During States of Emergency
NYPIRG Reacts To Governor Cuomo's Budget Proposal
NYPIRG Reacts to Governor's 4th 2021 State of the State Address on NYS Infrastructure Needs
Reports & Features Archive