The penalties for the plastic bag ban originally set to go into effect statewide this past Sunday, have been pushed back until April 1, 2020. The law is being challenged in state court by Poly-Pak, a Long Island plastics manufacturer as well as 5,000 bodega owners in New York City […]
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Environmentalists want to close loopholes on plastic bag ban
With a ban on single-use plastic bags going into effect on March 1, a coalition of environmental groups has asked the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to reconsider the way the law will be implemented. The environmental groups — including the New York Public Interest Research Group and Environmental Advocates […]
Gov. Cuomo makes it official; signs plastic bag ban into law on Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day, Gov. Andrew Cuomo made one of his biggest budget priorities official and signed into law a ban on single-use plastic bags in New York. The ceremonial bill signing took place at Clearwater’s Kingston Home Port and Education Center, with a second event at Long Island University, […]
On the new budget: Voters like tax cap and bag ban, but not publicly-financed elections
In the first major poll since the adoption of the state budget, a strong majority of New York voters say the permanent property tax cap, the ban on one-time use plastic bags, and the elimination of cash bail for misdemeanors and non-violent felonies will be good for New York. On […]
Sen. Metzger highlights environmental victories in new state budget
Senator Jen Metzger held a press conference outside the Village Hall in New Paltz Thursday to detail several initiatives in the new state budget aimed at advancing environmental protections and energy conservation efforts. One of the biggest budget wins for green groups this year is a $300 million allocation for […]