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Albany – State Senator Liz Krueger released the following statement today following the announcement by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer that they will seek to divest the City’s $189 billion pension funds from fossil ...

Albany – State Senator Liz Krueger released the following statement today following Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s announcement calling on the New York State Common Retirement Fund to divest from fossil fuels. Senator Krueger, along with Assembly Assistant Speaker Felix W. Ortiz, ...

Today, State Senator Liz Krueger submitted testimony to New York City Public Advocate Letitia James’ Hearing on Climate Action, explaining the need for City and State pension funds to divest from fossil fuel companies. Full testimony can be viewed below.

New York – With the support of State Senator Liz Krueger’s office, the non-profit watchdog group Housing Rights Initiative (HRI) has uncovered dozens of buildings on the Upper East Side that collectively received millions of dollars in tax benefits while having ...

Today, State Senator Liz Krueger testified before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises regarding the zoning text amendment for Sutton Place proposed by the East River Fifties Alliance. Full testimony can be viewed below.

New York – Today, State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Kevin Cahill announced the introduction of a bill to tackle counterproductive state fossil fuel subsidies, shining a light on and potentially halting tax breaks, credits and refunds for the use ...

New York — Today on the steps of City Hall, State Senator Liz Krueger  and First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray joined breastfeeding mothers and families, elected officials, and advocates from all over New York City to launch the NYC ...