New local food initiatives unveiled
…amount of consumer research and found that 96%,of shoppers stated that they would buy food that is labeled under this program compared to those that are not, 74% of people…
Test Water Issue
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Advocating for a Lower Water-Lead Action Level to Protect Children
…is essential for organizing around a lower action level. Our goal is to analyze this data prior to the 2020 round of testing in order to educate school administrators, concerned…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
…a public health problem and CDC’s recommended actions for blood lead testing and follow-up care.Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_X0kn1sBhRXeLZxHX1JibFQ Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. for an engaging webinar, All Children…
NY Becomes Leader in School Lead Testing
On Sep. 6, 2016, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation mandating all schools in New York to test their drinking water supply for lead contamination. Testing for lead contamination will occur…
Electric School Bus Transition Gears Up Across New York State
…Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $95,815,000 in funding headed to New York as part of the third round of funding under its $5 billion Clean School Bus Program (CSBP). These…
NYC Council’s Latest Round of Legislation to Curb Lead Hazards
…some in the bills that passed last week. The new laws will cover the following: Intro 420-B Requires the Parks Department to test for lead levels in certain areas of…
Lead-Free Kids New York Advocacy Day 2022
…certification, and enforcement of the safe renovation of lead infected properties. According to a study from the Community Foundation of Buffalo, this bill could protect 140,000 children under six years…
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