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'Heavy fuel oils create harmful health impacts and add carcinogens and greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere. My legislation prohibiting the use of grade 4 fuel oil in New York will result in much cleaner air and health benefits.' - Senator Pete Harckham
'My bill (S.724A) will help NYS transition to a clean energy future while protecting our ecological resources. Clean air, clean water, and healthy lands are cornerstones of our tourism, agricultural and broader economies.' - Senator Jose M. Serrano
'I am proud to sponsor a bill (S.4305) that would require cellular providers and third-party tower owners to provide plans for converting energy usage in cell towers to renewable energy resources.' - Senator Kevin Parker
'Every season, toxic algal blooms plague many New York lakes, causing a potentially dangerous situation for residents who depend on lakes for drinking water or use them for recreation' - Senator Rachel May
'My Wildlife Crossings bill would draw down $350 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act to explore the potential for future wildlife crossings in New York to prevent countless injuries and wildlife deaths as well as millions in damage' - Leroy Comrie
'My bill would ban wastewater obtained from hydrofracking from being used to de-ice or suppress dust on our highways. Hydrofracking wastewater contains dangerous chemicals and even radioactive contaminants which can seep into our groundwater and watersheds' - Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal
“There is a large number, one in 45 adults have autism and that number is growing so it’s up to us as a community as elected officials to do what we can for this rising need for those individuals and their families' SenatorJoeAddabbo
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“According to the reading of all of our very competent counsel, the lack of the AG’s opinion does not negate the validity of our amendment. We believe that we will be successful upon appeal” Sen. Stewart-Cousins
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“As a former journalist, I’ve said many times that the press is the fourth branch of government. For residents all across our state, local print and broadcast news is a crucial source of information that is important in our daily lives” Sen. Stewart-Cousins
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“We are educating people about doula care and making sure they understand how that can help them through the birthing process. We're also supplying them with much needed supplies right here at the rec center” NYS Senator Samra Brouk
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'People lost their homes, people lost their businesses. This was the worst of what we're seeing in our super storms. Mamaroneck was the epicenter and we are committed to try and find ways to address it' Senator Shelley Mayer
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“For the past four months, Central Brooklyn, along with allies from across the City and State, made it clear that this community opposes any plan to close SUNY-Downstate Medical Center and reduce access to healthcare where we need it most' NYS Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie 米维
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“As the first Asian woman elected to the State Senate, I’m proud to use my platform to push for the betterment of my community” — Senator Iwen Chu, who is featured on PoliticsNY AAPI Power Players List.
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