Public Testimony & Press Statements
09.13.2023 | Community Resiliency, Energy & Green Jobs, Extreme Heat and Air Quality, Transportation
Press Release: RFF NYC-EJA Report
Press Release: RFF NYC-EJA Report
07.12.2023 | Extreme Heat and Air Quality
NYC-EJA’s Testimony on City’s Air Quality Emergency Response
NYC-EJA’s Testimony on City’s Air Quality Emergency Response
06.13.2023 | Community Resiliency
NYC-EJA Testimony to NYC Council Committee on Parks and Recreation Urban Forest Plan
NYC-EJA Testimony to NYC Council Committee on Parks and Recreation Urban Forest Plan
04.20.2023 | Community Resiliency
The New York City Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) and CUNY Establish NYC Climate Justice Hub Through $4 Million Waverley Street Foundation Grant
The New York City Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) and CUNY Establish NYC Climate Justice Hub Through $4 Million Waverley Street Foundation Grant
04.05.2023 | Energy & Green Jobs
Statement: Gov Hochul Drops Proposal to Weaken NYS Methane Accounting Method
Statement: Gov Hochul Drops Proposal to Weaken NYS Methane Accounting Method
12.15.2022 | Energy & Green Jobs
PEAK Coalition’s Written Testimony on Intro 612 of 2022 at New York City Council
PEAK Coalition’s Written Testimony on Intro 612 of 2022 at New York City Council
10.28.2022 | Community Resiliency
NYC-EJA testimony on 10th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy to New York City Council
NYC-EJA testimony on 10th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy to New York City Council
06.27.2022 | Community Resiliency
NYC-EJA’s Testimony at LL97 Workforce Development Oversight Hearing
NYC-EJA’s Testimony at LL97 Workforce Development Oversight Hearing
05.13.2022 | Community Resiliency
Memo of Support for S8431 (Parker)/ A10001B (Cunningham) – To conduct an EJ study on Urban Heat Island in NYS
Memo of Support for S8431 (Parker)/ A10001B (Cunningham) – To conduct an EJ study on Urban Heat Island in NYS
05.20.2022 |
NYC-EJA and NRDC Joint Memo of Opposition to S7891 (Mannion)/A9495(Hyndman) “Chemical or Advanced Recycling”
NYC-EJA and NRDC Joint Memo of Opposition to S7891 (Mannion)/A9495(Hyndman) “Chemical or Advanced Recycling”
04.22.2022 |
Memo of Support for A7389-C (Kelles, et al.) – Moratorium on cryptocurrency mining operations
Memo of Support for A7389-C (Kelles, et al.) – Moratorium on cryptocurrency mining operations
03.25.2022 | Transportation
NYC-EJA Memorandum of Opposition: A.862-A/ S.2962-A Clean Fuel Standard of 2022
NYC-EJA Memorandum of Opposition: A.862-A/ S.2962-A Clean Fuel Standard of 2022
02.03.2022 |
NYC-EJA/NYLPI Memorandum of Support: A2103-A/S1031-B: Proposed Actions on Environmental Justice Communities
NYC-EJA/NYLPI Memorandum of Support: A2103-A/S1031-B: Proposed Actions on Environmental Justice Communities
05.13.2021 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC-EJA’s Testimony on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) Implementation, Waste Advisory Panel
NYC-EJA’s Testimony on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) Implementation, Waste Advisory Panel
04.21.2021 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC-EJA’s Testimony on Waste Equity for the City Council Zero Waste Hearing
NYC-EJA’s Testimony on Waste Equity for the City Council Zero Waste Hearing
03.04.2021 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC-EJA’s Testimony for the 2021 NYC Council Preliminary Budget Hearing Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC-EJA’s Testimony for the 2021 NYC Council Preliminary Budget Hearing Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
01.28.2021 | Community Resiliency, Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC-EJA’s Comments in Support of Big Reuse, Public Park Access, & Green Jobs at Queensbridge Baby Park
NYC-EJA’s Comments in Support of Big Reuse, Public Park Access, & Green Jobs at Queensbridge Baby Park
01.26.2021 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC-EJA Testimony In Response to the December 18, 2020 Proposed Rule Regarding the NYC Commercial Waste Zones Law of 2019
NYC-EJA Testimony In Response to the December 18, 2020 Proposed Rule Regarding the NYC Commercial Waste Zones Law of 2019
05.23.2020 | Community Resiliency, Energy & Green Jobs, Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony Regarding Waste & Organics, Green Jobs, Renewable Energy, & Climate Justice in the NYC Budget Final
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony Regarding Waste & Organics, Green Jobs, Renewable Energy, & Climate Justice in the NYC Budget Final
05.17.2019 | Community Resiliency, Energy & Green Jobs
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the New York State Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee in support of the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act (S.2992/A.3876) (5/17/19)
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the New York State Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee in support of the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act (S.2992/A.3876) (5/17/19)
12.18.2020 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC-EJA Testimony in Support of Big Reuse, the Lower East Side Ecology Center, and Local-Scale Composting in NYC
NYC-EJA Testimony in Support of Big Reuse, the Lower East Side Ecology Center, and Local-Scale Composting in NYC
01.28.2020 | Energy & Green Jobs
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in support of Intro 1591, Intro 1592, and Intro 1593
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in support of Intro 1591, Intro 1592, and Intro 1593
02.20.2020 | Waterfront Justice
Opposition to the Special Flushing Waterfront District Proposal’s ULURP Application
Opposition to the Special Flushing Waterfront District Proposal’s ULURP Application
02.25.2020 | Community Resiliency
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony Supporting Intro 270 and Intro 1720
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony Supporting Intro 270 and Intro 1720
03.20.2020 | Community Resiliency
NYC Environmental Justice Alliance Public Comment to the Committee on Housing City Council Budget
NYC Environmental Justice Alliance Public Comment to the Committee on Housing City Council Budget
06.15.2020 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony Regarding the CORE Act and the New York City Budget
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony Regarding the CORE Act and the New York City Budget
04.21.2020 |
Press Release: NYC Climate Justice Agenda 2020: A Critical Decade for Climate, Equity, and Health
Press Release: NYC Climate Justice Agenda 2020: A Critical Decade for Climate, Equity, and Health
01.30.2020 | Community Resiliency
NYC-EJA Testimony: Seven Years Later, Update on the Expenditure and Reimbursement of Superstorm Sandy Federal Funding
NYC-EJA Testimony: Seven Years Later, Update on the Expenditure and Reimbursement of Superstorm Sandy Federal Funding
02.14.2019 | Community Resiliency, Energy & Green Jobs
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the New York State Senate Environmental Conservation Committee in support of the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act (S.2992/A.3876)
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the New York State Senate Environmental Conservation Committee in support of the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act (S.2992/A.3876)
04.30.2019 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony on Local Law 145 Oversight Hearing
NYC Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony on Local Law 145 Oversight Hearing
03.14.2019 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony for the Commercial Waste Zones Draft EIS Hearing
NYC Environmental Justice Alliance Testimony for the Commercial Waste Zones Draft EIS Hearing
02.19.2019 | Transportation
NYC-EJA Testimony to the Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities & Commissions, Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
NYC-EJA Testimony to the Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities & Commissions, Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
03.30.2019 | Transportation
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the New York City Council Taskforce on BQX Oversight Hearing
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the New York City Council Taskforce on BQX Oversight Hearing
12.09.2019 | Waterfront Justice
New York City Alliance Testimony to Brooklyn Community Board 7 on Industry City Rezoning
New York City Alliance Testimony to Brooklyn Community Board 7 on Industry City Rezoning
09.23.2019 | Community Resiliency, Energy & Green Jobs, Solid Waste & Transfer Stations, Transportation
Testimony for NY City Council Committee on Environmental Protection Air Quality Hearing
Testimony for NY City Council Committee on Environmental Protection Air Quality Hearing
06.27.2019 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
Testimony for the Commercial Waste Zones Bill Public Hearing
Testimony for the Commercial Waste Zones Bill Public Hearing
06.19.2019 | Community Resiliency, Energy & Green Jobs
Statement from the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) in response to the 2019 NYS Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
Statement from the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) in response to the 2019 NYS Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
12.10.2018 | Transportation
NYC-EJA Testimony to the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority Fare Hike Hearing
NYC-EJA Testimony to the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority Fare Hike Hearing
12.11.2018 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
NYC-EJA Testimony for the Commercial Waste Zones Scoping Hearing
NYC-EJA Testimony for the Commercial Waste Zones Scoping Hearing
12.04.2018 | Energy & Green Jobs
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in support of Intro. 1253 in relation to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through an energy efficiency mandate.
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in support of Intro. 1253 in relation to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through an energy efficiency mandate.
07.11.2018 | Waterfront Justice
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection supporting amendments to the existing Community Right-to-Know Regulations
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance testimony to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection supporting amendments to the existing Community Right-to-Know Regulations
11.21.2017 | Energy & Green Jobs
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Consumer Affairs and Committee on Environmental Protection in relation to the Feasibility of Microgrids
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Consumer Affairs and Committee on Environmental Protection in relation to the Feasibility of Microgrids
10.26.2017 | Community Resiliency
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Land Use in support of Int. 1661 in relation to the development of a comprehensive urban agriculture plan
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Land Use in support of Int. 1661 in relation to the development of a comprehensive urban agriculture plan
12.13.2017 | Community Resiliency, Waterfront Justice
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in relation to the current conditions and future plans of the City’s Wastewater Infrastructure
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in relation to the current conditions and future plans of the City’s Wastewater Infrastructure
12.14.2017 | Transportation
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Transportation Regarding the 2019 L train shutdown
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Transportation Regarding the 2019 L train shutdown
04.25.2018 | Transportation
Testimony to the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board On MTA Bus Action Plan
Testimony to the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board On MTA Bus Action Plan
10.24.2017 | Waterfront Justice
Testimony to the NYC Department of City Planning regarding the Draft Scope Work for an Environmental Impact Statement for Industry City 220 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Testimony to the NYC Department of City Planning regarding the Draft Scope Work for an Environmental Impact Statement for Industry City 220 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY
02.28.2017 | Energy & Green Jobs
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in support of Intro. 1159 in relation to amending the administrative code of the City of New York in relation to the installation of solar water heating and thermal energy systems on city-owned buildings.
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in support of Intro. 1159 in relation to amending the administrative code of the City of New York in relation to the installation of solar water heating and thermal energy systems on city-owned buildings.
04.19.2017 | Community Resiliency
Report Shows How New York City Can Protect Itself from Worst Effects of Climate Change under Trump
Report Shows How New York City Can Protect Itself from Worst Effects of Climate Change under Trump
01.19.2017 | Community Resiliency
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Recovery and Resiliency in support of Intro. 1155-2016 to maintain a voluntary registry of people who may need evacuation assistance in the event of an emergency.
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Recovery and Resiliency in support of Intro. 1155-2016 to maintain a voluntary registry of people who may need evacuation assistance in the event of an emergency.
01.23.2017 | Energy & Green Jobs
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Contracts and Committee on Government Operations regarding the implementation of public solar on city-owned property in relation to reducing greenhouse gas that disproportionately affect environmental justice communities.
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Contracts and Committee on Government Operations regarding the implementation of public solar on city-owned property in relation to reducing greenhouse gas that disproportionately affect environmental justice communities.
01.23.2017 | Waterfront Justice
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in support of Intro. 1198-2016 to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to flood mitigation in Southeast Queens.
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection in support of Intro. 1198-2016 to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to flood mitigation in Southeast Queens.
06.22.2016 | Energy & Green Jobs
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings in support of Intro. 1160, Intro. 1163, Intro. 1165, and Intro. 1169 to amend the energy code
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings in support of Intro. 1160, Intro. 1163, Intro. 1165, and Intro. 1169 to amend the energy code
03.23.2015 | Energy & Green Jobs
Comments from the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) to the New York State Public Service Commission on the Petition of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Approval of Brooklyn/Queens Demand Management Program (Case 14-E-0302).
Comments from the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) to the New York State Public Service Commission on the Petition of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Approval of Brooklyn/Queens Demand Management Program (Case 14-E-0302).
02.27.2015 | Waterfront Justice
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance’s (NYC-EJA) Testimony to the New York City Council Committees on Waterfronts and Economic Development on the oversight hearing regarding “Examining the Use of Mitigation Banking for Waterfront Restoration.”
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance’s (NYC-EJA) Testimony to the New York City Council Committees on Waterfronts and Economic Development on the oversight hearing regarding “Examining the Use of Mitigation Banking for Waterfront Restoration.”
06.09.2016 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance’s (NYC-EJA) Testimony to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the Public Hearing on Proposed Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations.
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance’s (NYC-EJA) Testimony to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the Public Hearing on Proposed Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations.
08.11.2014 | People's Climate March
Rally in Times Square this Wednesday to Launch the Largest Climate March in World History
Rally in Times Square this Wednesday to Launch the Largest Climate March in World History
07.09.2014 | People's Climate March
Wednesday: Rally at City Hall with Council Members Endorsing the March; Go Behind the Scenes with March Organizers at Final Mass Meeting
Wednesday: Rally at City Hall with Council Members Endorsing the March; Go Behind the Scenes with March Organizers at Final Mass Meeting
03.01.2010 | Brownfield Redevelopment
NYC Brownfields and Community Revitalization Act: Brownfields LBCP Sign on Letter
NYC Brownfields and Community Revitalization Act: Brownfields LBCP Sign on Letter
12.04.2014 | Energy & Green Jobs
Comments to the NYS Public Service Commission regarding the Con Edison Brooklyn ‐ Queens Demand Management program
Comments to the NYS Public Service Commission regarding the Con Edison Brooklyn ‐ Queens Demand Management program
06.20.2013 | Community Resiliency
Testimony to the NY Council: Hearing on Hurricane Sandy after action report and recommendations
Testimony to the NY Council: Hearing on Hurricane Sandy after action report and recommendations
06.27.2013 | Community Resiliency
Testimony to the NY City Council: “Oversight Hearing – Rebuilding After Sandy and Improving the Resiliency of the City’s Infrastructure”
Testimony to the NY City Council: “Oversight Hearing – Rebuilding After Sandy and Improving the Resiliency of the City’s Infrastructure”
09.03.2013 | Community Resiliency
Comments to the NY City Council on proposed legislation following recommendations of the Building Resiliency Task Force, and the Mayors’ Special Initiative on Rebuilding and Resiliency
Comments to the NY City Council on proposed legislation following recommendations of the Building Resiliency Task Force, and the Mayors’ Special Initiative on Rebuilding and Resiliency
01.16.2015 | Community Resiliency
Comments to the City of New York Action Plan Amendment 8 for Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013
Comments to the City of New York Action Plan Amendment 8 for Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013
12.14.2014 | Community Resiliency
Testimony to the NYC Council Committees on Recovery and Resiliency & Environmental Protection at the Oversight Hearing on OneNYC, Review of the City’s Resiliency and Sustainability Plans
Testimony to the NYC Council Committees on Recovery and Resiliency & Environmental Protection at the Oversight Hearing on OneNYC, Review of the City’s Resiliency and Sustainability Plans
10.25.2013 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
Testimony to the City Council in support of Intro. 1170 to amend the administrative code of the City of New York in relation to reducing permitted capacity at putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste transfer stations in overburdened districts
Testimony to the City Council in support of Intro. 1170 to amend the administrative code of the City of New York in relation to reducing permitted capacity at putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste transfer stations in overburdened districts
02.13.2015 | Solid Waste & Transfer Stations
Testimony to the City Council in Support of Intro. 495 to amend the administrative code of the City of New York in relation to reducing permitted capacity at putrescible and non-putrescible solid waste transfer stations in overburdened districts
Testimony to the City Council in Support of Intro. 495 to amend the administrative code of the City of New York in relation to reducing permitted capacity at putrescible and non-putrescible solid waste transfer stations in overburdened districts
09.19.2012 | Waterfront Justice
Testimony to the NYC Planning Commission on Proposed Revisions to the Waterfront Revitalization Program
Testimony to the NYC Planning Commission on Proposed Revisions to the Waterfront Revitalization Program
10.29.2012 | Waterfront Justice
NYC-EJA calls on Mayor and Governor to protect low-income waterfront communities from potential toxic exposures during hurricane storm surges before Superstorm Sandy
NYC-EJA calls on Mayor and Governor to protect low-income waterfront communities from potential toxic exposures during hurricane storm surges before Superstorm Sandy
08.29.2011 | Waterfront Justice
NYC-EJA calls on Mayor and Governor to protect low-income waterfront communities from potential toxic exposures during hurricane storm surges before Hurricane Irene
NYC-EJA calls on Mayor and Governor to protect low-income waterfront communities from potential toxic exposures during hurricane storm surges before Hurricane Irene
08.13.2013 | Waterfront Justice
Recommendations to the NY City Council regarding proposed amendments to the Community Right to Know Local Law
Recommendations to the NY City Council regarding proposed amendments to the Community Right to Know Local Law
09.30.2013 | Waterfront Justice
Testimony to the NY City Council on Proposed Revisions to the Waterfront Revitalization Program
Testimony to the NY City Council on Proposed Revisions to the Waterfront Revitalization Program
06.19.2014 | Waterfront Justice
Testimony to the NY City Council on Resolution No. 228: Resolution calling upon the Mayor to revitalize the Mayor’s Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Business
Testimony to the NY City Council on Resolution No. 228: Resolution calling upon the Mayor to revitalize the Mayor’s Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Business
07.01.2014 | Waterfront Justice
Memo of support to the NY City Council regarding Resolution No. 228: Resolution calling upon the Mayor to revitalize the Mayor’s Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Business
Memo of support to the NY City Council regarding Resolution No. 228: Resolution calling upon the Mayor to revitalize the Mayor’s Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Business
07.15.2014 | Waterfront Justice
Comments to the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) regarding the Open Industrial Uses Study (OIUS) draft report from the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) and its member organizations in the OIUS External Advisory Committee.
Comments to the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) regarding the Open Industrial Uses Study (OIUS) draft report from the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) and its member organizations in the OIUS External Advisory Committee.
02.20.2015 | Waterfront Justice
Comments submitted to the NYS Department of State on proposed Revisions to the Waterfront Revitalization Program
Comments submitted to the NYS Department of State on proposed Revisions to the Waterfront Revitalization Program