In 2026, we called on Governor Hochul and our elected officials to implement New York’s climate law in a swift and equitable way by funding programs that move us toward a clean energy future. With the federal government now fully captured by corporate polluters, this is the moment for states to step up and take big, bold climate action. Ultimately, Governor Hochul put fossil fuel interests over people and weakened the climate law.
But Dayenu contributed to some climate wins this year in New York, including advancing distributed solar development and plug-in solar, and an additional $1 billion investment in a sustainable future.
We must celebrate the wins, mourn the losses, and rest to be ready to take action again in the fall. In New York and across the country, Dayenu will be focusing on getting out the vote ahead of the crucial 2026 midterm elections.
Join us as we build people power to protect our climate and our democracy.
While we are not surprised that the NYS legislature carried through with Governor Hochul’s directive to weaken the state’s landmark climate law, we are angry about this disastrous decision.
On November 7, Governor Kathy Hochul decided to approve the NESE Williams Pipeline project. This is a shanda, a potential disaster for New York State, and a blatant giveaway to the polluting fossil fuel industry.
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