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As your watchdog in New York, NYPIRG works to strengthen democracy, fight for the rights of consumers and voters, and protect the environment and public health.
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Blair Horner's Capitol Perspective
This week: Deadlines Loom in New York's Election Calendar
NYPIRG In The News
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From The New York Times to the Press & Sun-Bulletin, NYPIRG is in the news. See the coverage of the issues you care about.

NYPIRG Youth Civic Engagement Fellowship

Are you passionate about social justice, economic equality, and environmental protection? Do you want to address the problems that you see affecting your family and community? If so, apply today to the NYPIRG Youth Civic Engagement Fellowship for the fall 2018 academic semester!

For decades, NYPIRG has trained young organizers on how to build political momentum and become leading voices in their communities. Activists working with NYPIRG have gone on to be journalists, attorneys, campaign strategists, union organizers, and even a former President of the United States. NYPIRG’s civic engagement model is a hands-on, experiential dive into the world of advocacy. Turn your passion for social change into real policy by engaging your community and leading them to a better future. Apply by August 3, 2018.

Policy Priorities

Offshore Wind
Climate Change
New York must lead the way to win a renewable energy future and hold corporate polluters accountable.
10 Ways to Green New York
With climate deniers leading federal policy, NYPIRG outlines 10 steps New York must take to be a national environmental leader.
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Drinking Water Quality
Find out information about your local drinking water supply.
Metrocard
Mass Transit
Join the NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign to fight for better subway and bus service and for investment in transit infrastructure.
Voting Booths
Voter Mobilization
Join the fight to remove barriers to voting and to increase voter participation.
Graduation Day
Higher Education Access
Help promote access to affordable, high quality education for all students.
NY State Legislative Chamber
Legislative Profiles
Check out our legislative profiles for information about your representatives in Albany.
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Consumer Counseling
Know your rights and get free assistance with Small Claims Court Action Centers across New York State.
Public Health
Health and Patient Rights
Support policies that protect New Yorkers and promote quality medical care for patients and their families.
NYPIRG in the News
Deadline Looms In NY's Election Calendar  (WAMC, August 13, 2018)
Back-to-school supplies: Tips and products to avoid  (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, August 7, 2018)
Harmful toxins found in some school supplies, consumer group warns  (USA Today, August 7, 2018)
Cuomo, GOP leaders silent on controversial election rules  (Albany Times-Union, August 7, 2018)
Encourage ban on polystyrene products to heal planet  (Albany Times-Union, August 5, 2018)
Coalition Calls on Mayor to Adopt 'Fast Bus, Fair City' Plan  (The Forum, August 2, 2018)
Frustrated commuters act out 'excruciatingly slow' bus speeds at City Hall  (Metro, July 31, 2018)
Bus Drivers and Riders Call on Mayor de Blasio to Build 60 More Miles of Bus Lanes  (StreetsBlog, July 31, 2018)
Blair Horner discusses lack of reform in Albany despite recent scandals  (Metrofocus, July 27, 2018)
The slowest bus in the city wouldn't even beat a manatee in a race  (Time Out New York, July 26, 2018)
Worst bus routes in NYC? M42 the slowest, B12 most unreliable, advocates say  (AM New York, July 24, 2018)
Straphangers Campaign names annual Schleppie, Pokey awards for poor bus service  (ABC Channel 7, July 24, 2018)
You can walk faster than the MTA's slowest bus  (New York Post, July 24, 2018)
We Can't Tell If the Subway Action Plan Worked, Which Was the MTA's Whole Idea  (Village Voice, July 24, 2018)
State lawmakers must return to tackle corruption  (Utica Observer-Dispatch, July 22, 2018)
A third of top politicians in Lower Hudson Valley missed campaign finance report deadline  (LoHud.com, July 19, 2018)
State ratepayers will pick up tab for $2.1B offshore wind plan, but not the energy  (The Journal News, July 19, 2018)
Ethics measures stall in Albany despite corruption convictions  (Newsday, July 18, 2018)
Congestion pricing would help bring City's mass transit into the 21st century  (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, July 18, 2018)
Cuomo 'doesn't know' how he could have stopped corruption, so we offer tips  (LoHud.com, July 18, 2018)
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