Press Releases

July 13, 2020

 With blows to major pipelines and oil assets, EOPNY calls on DiNapoli to Divest now — pensioners can’t wait 

“In this moment of reckoning for the energy future of America, Elected Officials To Protect New York (EPONY) joins indigenous and front-lines organizers in celebrating recent victories over unjust and exploitative pipelines. With the tide of public opinion now clearly opposed to carbon emissions, andthe oil industry’s devastating reevaluations, EPONY says it’s time for New York state to divest. Hundreds of EPONY officials have already signed a letter that demands immediate divestment from the indefensible and irresponsible investment of taxpayer dollars in the failing fossil fuel industry. The NY legislature is moving to take action.”

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April 2, 2020

Local Elected Officials Applaud Budget Passage of Fracking Ban and Siting Reform for Large Scale Renewable Energy  

“Albany – Elected Officials to Protect New York, a network of hundreds of local elected officials across the state, issued the following statement about the NYS Budget, which includes a permanent ban on fracking and siting reform for large scale renewable energy. ‘Elected Officials to Protect New York applauds the passage of New York’s fracking ban into law in the New York 2020-21 budget. Keeping fracking out of New York State is crucial to protect our state’s natural resources, keep our communities safe and protect our businesses that depend on clean air, water and food to thrive,’ said, Greg Young, Fulton County Supervisor and Co-Coordinator of EOPNY.”

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January 29, 2020

100+ Local Elected Officials Urge Gov. Cuomo to Ramp Up Renewables, Clean Jobs, and Funding to Reach Climate Goals 

“ALBANY, NY – Local elected officials held a press conference outside Governor Cuomo’s office today publicly launched a letter to Governor Cuomo signed by more than 100 local elected officials from 23 counties across the state. The letter comes from Elected Officials to Protect New York, a statewide network of hundreds of local elected officials committed to protecting public health, local economies, and the environment.”

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May 8, 2019

Syracuse, NY Council endorses Fossil Fuel Divestment Act, calls on statewide elected officials to join -Pressure mounts on Comptroller DiNapoli as Syracuse announces intention to screen funds for fossil fuel companies

“In this moment of reckoning for the energy future of America, Elected Officials To Protect New York (EPONY) joins indigenous and front-lines organizers in celebrating recent victories over unjust and exploitative pipelines. With the tide of public opinion now clearly opposed to carbon emissions, andthe oil industry’s devastating reevaluations, EPONY says it’s time for New York state to divest. Hundreds of EPONY officials have already signed a letter that demands immediate divestment from the indefensible and irresponsible investment of taxpayer dollars in the failing fossil fuel industry. The NY legislature is moving to take action.”

       Read Full Release Here.


 

May 1, 2019

Statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment by New Paltz, NY Mayor Tim Rogers

“My name is Tim Rogers. I’m with Elected Officials to Protect New York. I have served as mayor of the Village of New Paltz for the last four years. I previously worked in investment management after graduating from NYU with an MBA in finance. Today, a portion of my paycheck and my staff’s paychecks get invested in the +$200 billion pension fund administered by the Comptroller’s office. Comptroller DiNapoli has an enormous fiduciary responsibility to care of our retirement savings.”

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