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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NYC-EJA is thrilled to honor Assemblywoman @amypaulin.bsky.social at our upcoming gala! Get your ticket here: nyc-eja.org/35th-anniver...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NYC-EJA is thrilled to honor Bronx River Alliance at our upcoming gala! Learn more about their work on issues, such as fighting the expansion of the Cross Bronx Expressway, at our gala. Tickets here: nyc-eja.org/35th-anniver...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

More vegetation > less heat Recent data shows NYC overall has seen increases in vegetation cover, meaning more areas within the city having "enough" vegetation to start combating the UHI effect. But not all neighborhoods are equitably green. Read our new analysis here: tinyurl.com/NYCvegtation

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NYC is Gaining Vegetation — But is it Increasing Equitably?

More local areas across NYC have “enough” vegetation to start reducing the urban heat island effect and the associated impacts on people’s…

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

@mayor.nyc.gov's backing of the Delivery Protection Act has put e-commerce giants like Amazon back in the spotlight. "An indirect source rule (ISR) would be a win-win for the people of New York," says NYC-EJA. Read more on @citylimitsnews.bsky.social citylimits.org/opinion-next...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We have no time to waste. And everything to lose. www.pbs.org/newshour/sci...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

NYC-EJA is pleased to be honoring the NYC Climate Justice Hub at our upcoming 35th Anniversary Gala (10.29.26!) Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of our next honorees. And we will see you at our gala! Buy your ticket: nyc-eja.org/35th-anniver...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New newsletter format just dropped 🚨🚨🚨 Check it out at conta.cc/4gGeW43 and sign up for our newsletter blasts by following this link: bit.ly/4vUWslW

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

After experiencing a summer of climate extremes, it is more important than ever to ensure we are properly accounting for the toll that extreme weather events have on human health. ACT NOW by imploring the Governor to sign this vital bill into law: act.nyrenews.org/extreme-heat...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Gov. Hochul has been cozying up to the fossil fuel industry—and @levernews.com has receipts.

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Where should collective organizing power be directed in this moment? Watch NYC-EJA staff and allies answer this question and more on Wednesday, Aug 19. Admission is free aiany.my.site.com/community/ev...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

NYC-EJA lauds the exploration of Thermal Energy Networks, urges the City to consider a broader application Read our statement on @mta.info's TENs Announcement here: nyc-eja.org/wp-content/u...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Despite extreme heat, unbreathable air, and flooded streets, July was a time for reflection. We celebrated wins for current and former staff alike-a published interview, an honoree, and the crowning of NYC’s first Utility Public Utility Advocate conta.cc/4wDUkPm

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It’s August. And the heat isn’t letting up. Stay safe and remember-extreme heat affects everyone. And some communities more than others. Learn about extreme heat in NYC in our one-pager: bit.ly/4hdTP9U

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

For the first time in five years, land on Rikers Island has been transferred out of the control of the DOC. NYC-EJA's Mike Higgins and @freedomagendany.bsky.social's Darren Mack break down what happened, why this matters, and what's to come. Link here: bit.ly/3RxH2Vn #CloseRikers #RenewableRikers

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Only 2 months until NYC-EJA’s 35th Anniversary Gala! Here’s everything you need to know Dress Code: Business casual w a Halloween twist! Costumes are encouraged. Pics from our 2021 Gala for your inspiration ✨ Learn more, buy tickets, or sponsor us at this link: nyc-eja.org/35th-anniver...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Join us in congratulating our very own Eunice Ko, Deputy Director of NYC-EJA, for being named in Crain's 40 Under 40! Well deserved 👏 Get to know Eunice here: www.crainsnewyork.com/recognitions...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

“Annel Hernandez is a champion for environmental justice and energy equity. Annel has advanced climate, environmental and energy policies that have made our city healthier and more equitable,” said Eddie Bautista, Executive Director NYC-EJA

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

SEVERE AIR & HEAT ADVISORY IN NYC. You can find free masks by following this link: bit.ly/4wL1ktg

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hear @freedomagendany.bsky.social member Manny Figueroa and @nycejalliance.bsky.social's Michael Higgins discuss how Renewable Rikers can transform the island into clean energy infrastructure while advancing racial justice. 👂 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/11sL...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join NYC-EJA for our 35th Annual Gala on October 29, 2026. The theme is WE ARE STILL HERE: POWERING THE JUST TRANSITION. Here's a sneak peak 🤫 📍WHERE: Roulette, BK ⏱️ WHEN: Oct 29, 6-10pm TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP HERE: nyc-eja.org/35th-anniver...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

“Rikers is not only a criminal justice crisis. It is also an environmental failure that demands urgency. Closing it is not just about decarceration, it’s about repairing harm, restoring communities, and reimagining our city’s future resilience.” citylimits.org/opinion-clos...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

June was a (much needed) victory lap for New Yorkers. Congratulations to the Knicks, to our new electeds, and a special thank you to Mayor Mamdani for finally making headway on closing Rikers. New York, let’s stay cool and keep this momentum going! June newsletter here: conta.cc/4xZsY7h

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE for NYC-EJA's 35th Annual Gala on October 29! Learn more, buy your ticket, or sponsor us here: nyc-eja.org/35th-anniver...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

May was hot, both politically and physically. The CLCPA is gutted, our streets got flooded-but between an early heat wave and political tensions, NYC-EJA has continued to sow toward significant wins. Learn more in our May newsletter: conta.cc/43LBfxG

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

❗We still have a few hours left to act on a MAJOR climate bill❗ Please call the Speaker's Office at 518-455-3791 and urge them to bring the Clean Deliveries Act, A.3575C up for a vote the session ends today. www.instagram.com/reel/DZLA_Dc...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

After 2+ years, we are pleased to say that the Heat Mortality Reporting bill has passed in both the Assembly and the Senate. This means that we are closer to getting the data we need for a healthier NY for all TY Senator Gustavo Rivera & @amypaulin.bsky.social for their leadership

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

About two months after the deadline, the New York State Legislature finally passed the '26-27 State Budget. But this isn't all good news. This budget will set our communities back years. Read NYC-EJA's thoughts-and critiques-on the '26-27 State Budget here: conta.cc/4eaug7x

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NYC-EJA on the '26-27 State Budget

Email from The New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email June 2026 NYC-EJA on the '26-27 State Budget THE '26-27 STATE BUDGET: A BLOW TO CLIMATE

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Today, the Legislature will be voting on the Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation budget bill, the contents of which are unsettling to environmental justice advocates and communities alike. Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4tVNgvm

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

New York has been experiencing HOT summers. And this year, it’s starting early. Not all neighborhoods are equitably protected from extreme heat and its health effects. Find a cooling center here: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcente... Learn more about extreme heat in NYC here: bit.ly/4fBkFrs

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Electrify NY @electrifyny.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Join us for a briefing about the impacts of truck pollution from the e-commerce industry and how the Clean Deliveries Act — a groundbreaking bill that secures clean air for communities impacted by truck pollution from the e-commerce industry — can help. bit.ly/3OWKBD7

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This month, we continued to fight against the Governor’s attempts to gut the Climate Law, to close Peaker plants, and to replace the jails on Rikers with a renewable future. Read our April newsletter here: conta.cc/3Qtbj6X

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Community is key to Climate Justice. And Earth Week should revolve around those pillars. From the S.I. to the BK, and from Uptown to the Boogie Down, check out these Earth Week events with some of our members. But first, here’s an Action opportunity to save NYS’s Climate Law. conta.cc/4vKt3uo

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today, NYC-EJA released a statement in response to NYC's first-ever Urban Forest Plan

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

STOP polluting our neighborhoods! Today, we gathered to rally for energy justice and affordability. We heard stories from community members living with the toll of climate injustice, as well as a call to action: the state and energy companies must divest from pricey and polluting peaker plants!

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

While wars rage on and gas prices skyrocket along with our energy bills, the Governor seems set on running NY’s energy policy through the Strait of Hormuz. As @governor.ny.gov herself said, “the more you push me, the more I’m *not* going to do what you want.”

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Tell @governor.ny.gov not to weaken our hard-fought and hard-won our state's Climate Law! We reject the Governor’s “all of the above” energy approach—built on communities that did NOT cause the affordability crisis. Op-Ed with The Buffalo News here: bit.ly/4ca0j6U #climatelaw #climate #clcpa

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Another Voice: Climate justice is economic justice – Gov Hochul's must not undermine NYS climate law

Despite the fact that switching to renewable energy like solar and battery storage makes energy affordable and reliable, the Governor is keeping us hooked on fossil fuels.

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Getting the ‘Renewable Rikers’ Vision Back on Track: An Interview Between NYC-EJA and Urban Matters Read the full interview here: bit.ly/4cdh0No Read the report, A Reset for Renewable Rikers, here: bit.ly/4ebwPXl #closerikers #renewablerikers

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NY Renews @nyrenews.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Is your gas utility bill too high? You’re not alone. Even as New Yorkers use 18% less gas than in 2018, the typical gas bill has increased 6% each year. Let’s break down why 🧵👇

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This March was knife's edge. The month brought warm weather days and the Spring Equinox. But it also came with harsh blows to the landmark Climate Law, including proposed cuts and mass misinformation spread by Governor Kathy Hochul. Newsletter here: conta.cc/487lGTA

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Gov Hochul has been attempting to garner support around CLCPA rollbacks by making false claims about affordability. But we the people are not so naive THANK YOU to PUSH Buffalo and @cacwny.org for showing up to the Governor's pep rally and pushing back on her outrageous and harmful claims

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

As working people struggle with energy bills, big business is trying to suspend the renewable energy goals laid out by New York’s landmark climate law. #PROTECT our communities. #DENY this fossil fuel group's petition to dismantle NY’s climate law. Link to petition: bit.ly/deny-ff-petition

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Tell NY to Deny a Fossil-Fuel Front Group Petition to Roll Back the Climate Law - NY Renews

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Yesterday, over a thousand New Yorkers gathered to say: 💰Tax the rich! 🧊Get ICE out 💵Make polluters pay @governor.ny.gov, whose side are you on? Will you protect the ultra-rich or the people?

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Current Energy Group @currentenergygroup.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🗽NYC’s Renewable Rikers initiative has the potential to transform the closing jail complex into one of the most significant #CleanEnergy assets in the state. Our feasibility study quantifies such benefits under varying build scenarios. #RenewableRikers #NewYorkCity #NYC #RikersIsland

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

🌎📣Following the 5th anniversary of the signing of the #RenewableRikers Act, NYC-EJA is proud to announce our newest report, “A Reset for Renewable Rikers”, a look at the possibilities for Rikers to be transformed into a sustainable renewable energy and composting hub for the City of New York.

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🚨RED ALERT🚨 Governor Hochul is making a MAJOR PUSH to weaken the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA.) Assemblymembers are meeting today at noon to discuss. Email your Assemblymember and tell them to PROTECT NEW YORKERS: act.nyrenews.org/email-assemb...

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

This February, we stayed grounded in the legacy of Black and Brown leadership, building public momentum around real climate solutions to best serve low-income New Yorkers of color. Read our February newsletter here: conta.cc/3OuBedt

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Black History Month, DIY Air Purifiers, and the Upcoming Mobilization to Albany. This month (and every month) is a time for community. Watch Grasping at the Roots, a powerful documentary on the history of environmental racism, and Black and brown leaders in the movement. conta.cc/4qBGWrf

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Grasping at the Roots-And Upcoming Events

Email from The New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email February 2026 Grasping at the Roots-And Upcoming Events Dear , Black History Month, DIY A

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NYC-EJA @nycejalliance.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

On March 10, we're going to Albany to tell Gov. Hochul: DEFEND NY, FUND OUR FUTURE! In a time of crisis, we need bold action to protect immigrants, make polluters pay, and tax the rich! RSVP here: bit.ly/defend-ny-3-10

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