| | Where: City Hall Park in Manhattan New York State officials have agreed to consider reviving long-dead fracked gas pipelines, including Williams’ Constitution and NESE pipelines. NYPIRG joined our coalition partners for a march to protect our state from the oil and gas industry's polluting practices. Their pipelines would pollute our air and water, harm our health, and worsen the climate crisis. Moreover, everyday New Yorkers must not be left paying more for dirty pipelines while fossil fuel comanies reap the profits! |
| | Where: Long Island Railroad Bridge at 63rd Drive & Alderton Street, Rego Park, NY, 11374
In addition to formally delivering the petition to Governor Hochul and New York City Mayor Adams, the event highlighted key findings from the "QueensLink Now" report, which outlines the need for expanded transit options and their potential impact on our community.
The QueensLink project aims to transform the old Rockaway Beach Branch rail line into a modern, efficient transit corridor connecting underserved neighborhoods in Queens to the broader New York City transportation network. By reactivating this historic route, QueensLink would provide faster, more reliable connections; reduce traffic congestion; and promote economic development across the borough. It is a crucial step toward a more sustainable, equitable public transit system in Queens.
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| | Where: Kings County Small Claims Court NYPIRG students who participate as counselors in our Small Claims Court Action Center had the opportunity to observe Small Claims proceedings in Brooklyn. Thank you to Judge Epstein for inviting us! |
| | NYPIRG and our coalition partners held an Earth Day rally in support of the NY HEAT Act!
The NY HEAT Act is the top climate priority of New York’s environmental movement, with its promise of lower energy bills while eliminating massive subsidies to the fracked gas industry. As New Yorkers contend with the threats of climate change and rising costs of living, the rally highlighted the need for making energy more affordable while moving off of fossil fuels. Students joined advocates at City Hall to urge New York to pass this Earth Day friendly bill! |
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