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Committee hears resolution to adopt New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge; advocates say it boosts grant competitiveness
Summary
Resolution 926, sponsored by City Council Speaker Adams, would declare New York City adopts the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge. Administration witnesses and environmental groups told the committee the pledge would make the city more competitive for certain state grants and technical assistance.
Resolution 926, sponsored by City Council Speaker Adams, would declare that New York City adopts the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge. The committee heard testimony from the administration and environmental advocates in support of the resolution.
Elijah Hutchinson of the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice told the committee…
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