NYPIRG
@nypirg.bsky.social
We work to strengthen democracy, fight for the rights of consumers and voters, and protect the environment and public health. Nonprofit and nonpartisan.
📢 On 12/15 at 7 PM, join @nypirg.bsky.social and our allies *with special guests Bill McKibben and Mark Ruffalo* for a virtual launch of "Deadline Hochul" — the mass mobilization of thousands to march in Albany just before Earth Day on 4/18/26.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📢 On 12/15 at 7 PM, join @nypirg.bsky.social and our allies *with special guests Bill McKibben and Mark Ruffalo* for a virtual launch of "Deadline Hochul" — the mass mobilization of thousands to march in Albany just before Earth Day on 4/18/26.
🌍 RSVP TODAY: docs.google.com/forms/d/1DOv...
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This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: The Health Toll From Gas-powered Landscaping Equipment
"Fossil-fuel-powered landscaping equipment releases fine particulates and greenhouse gases in every county in New York..."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"Fossil-fuel-powered landscaping equipment releases fine particulates and greenhouse gases in every county in New York..."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
December 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: The Health Toll From Gas-powered Landscaping Equipment
"Fossil-fuel-powered landscaping equipment releases fine particulates and greenhouse gases in every county in New York..."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"Fossil-fuel-powered landscaping equipment releases fine particulates and greenhouse gases in every county in New York..."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
On 12/5, @nypirg.bsky.social and our fellow advocates gathered in Buffalo to defend the All-Electric Buildings Law as Governor Hochul delays Implementation. 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
On 12/5, @nypirg.bsky.social and our fellow advocates gathered in Buffalo to defend the All-Electric Buildings Law as Governor Hochul delays Implementation. 1/2
📢 On 12/15 at 7 PM, join @nypirg.bsky.social and our allies *with special guests Bill McKibben and Mark Ruffalo* for a virtual launch of "Deadline Hochul" — the mass mobilization of thousands to march in Albany just before Earth Day on 4/18/26.
🌍 RSVP TODAY: docs.google.com/forms/d/1DOv...
🌍 RSVP TODAY: docs.google.com/forms/d/1DOv...
December 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
📢 On 12/15 at 7 PM, join @nypirg.bsky.social and our allies *with special guests Bill McKibben and Mark Ruffalo* for a virtual launch of "Deadline Hochul" — the mass mobilization of thousands to march in Albany just before Earth Day on 4/18/26.
🌍 RSVP TODAY: docs.google.com/forms/d/1DOv...
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"The Legislature acted decisively in June to repeal the antiquated '100-foot rule' that forces gas customers to subsidize new gas line extensions. This bill now awaits the Governor's signature."
- Danilo Martinez, @nypirg.bsky.social student at Queensborough Community College
- Danilo Martinez, @nypirg.bsky.social student at Queensborough Community College
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
"The Legislature acted decisively in June to repeal the antiquated '100-foot rule' that forces gas customers to subsidize new gas line extensions. This bill now awaits the Governor's signature."
- Danilo Martinez, @nypirg.bsky.social student at Queensborough Community College
- Danilo Martinez, @nypirg.bsky.social student at Queensborough Community College
This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog — Data Centers: An Important Cause of Rising Utility Bills
"The construction and use of these data centers is driving a rise in utility rates all across the nation and New York is not immune."
More: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"The construction and use of these data centers is driving a rise in utility rates all across the nation and New York is not immune."
More: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog — Data Centers: An Important Cause of Rising Utility Bills
"The construction and use of these data centers is driving a rise in utility rates all across the nation and New York is not immune."
More: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"The construction and use of these data centers is driving a rise in utility rates all across the nation and New York is not immune."
More: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
👏 Congratulations to @nypirg.bsky.social Board Chair and CUNY CSI student Daniel Bayer on being named to @cityandstateny.bsky.social's inaugural Staten Island Trailblazers list!
Read more: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...
Read more: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
👏 Congratulations to @nypirg.bsky.social Board Chair and CUNY CSI student Daniel Bayer on being named to @cityandstateny.bsky.social's inaugural Staten Island Trailblazers list!
Read more: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...
Read more: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...
@blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective: Big Oil Scores Big Profits and Still Gets Tax Benefits in New York
"In an analysis released last week, the total amount of profits over the past four and a half calendar years for Big Oil is over $1 trillion." 🛢️💵
www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"In an analysis released last week, the total amount of profits over the past four and a half calendar years for Big Oil is over $1 trillion." 🛢️💵
www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
@blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective: Big Oil Scores Big Profits and Still Gets Tax Benefits in New York
"In an analysis released last week, the total amount of profits over the past four and a half calendar years for Big Oil is over $1 trillion." 🛢️💵
www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"In an analysis released last week, the total amount of profits over the past four and a half calendar years for Big Oil is over $1 trillion." 🛢️💵
www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
On 11/18, @nypirg.bsky.social released U.S. PIRG's 40th annual "Trouble in Toyland" toy safety report: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202511/...
A.I. bots and toxics present hidden dangers. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
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A.I. bots and toxics present hidden dangers. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
On 11/18, @nypirg.bsky.social released U.S. PIRG's 40th annual "Trouble in Toyland" toy safety report: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202511/...
A.I. bots and toxics present hidden dangers. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
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A.I. bots and toxics present hidden dangers. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
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This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog... Groups to Gov. Hochul: Make Bottle Bill More Convenient ♻️
"The groups urged the governor to make modernization of the Bottle Bill a legislative priority next session."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"The groups urged the governor to make modernization of the Bottle Bill a legislative priority next session."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
November 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog... Groups to Gov. Hochul: Make Bottle Bill More Convenient ♻️
"The groups urged the governor to make modernization of the Bottle Bill a legislative priority next session."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"The groups urged the governor to make modernization of the Bottle Bill a legislative priority next session."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
Should NY build a new nuclear plant? According to Plant Vogtle's construction monitor, the answer is NO! The high costs and prolonged timeline of the Georgia plant's recent expansion serve as a cautionary tale against NY's proposal for a new nuclear plant. www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
November 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Should NY build a new nuclear plant? According to Plant Vogtle's construction monitor, the answer is NO! The high costs and prolonged timeline of the Georgia plant's recent expansion serve as a cautionary tale against NY's proposal for a new nuclear plant. www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: The Rise of the New York Independent Voter
"A recent examination of partisan voting enrollments over time showed just how nuanced New York's electorate is."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"A recent examination of partisan voting enrollments over time showed just how nuanced New York's electorate is."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: The Rise of the New York Independent Voter
"A recent examination of partisan voting enrollments over time showed just how nuanced New York's electorate is."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"A recent examination of partisan voting enrollments over time showed just how nuanced New York's electorate is."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
Do you need help with consumer problems and complaints? New York's Small Claims Courts — the original "People's Court" — could be the place to seek justice. ⚖️ @nypirg.bsky.social offers FREE assistance with our Small Claims Court Action Centers located across the state: nypirg.org/sccac
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Do you need help with consumer problems and complaints? New York's Small Claims Courts — the original "People's Court" — could be the place to seek justice. ⚖️ @nypirg.bsky.social offers FREE assistance with our Small Claims Court Action Centers located across the state: nypirg.org/sccac
📢 TODAY (Tuesday, 11/4) is Election Day, so vote by 9 PM! You can find your polling location at:
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for New York City)
🗳️ Cast your ballot, shape your future!
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for New York City)
🗳️ Cast your ballot, shape your future!
November 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
📢 TODAY (Tuesday, 11/4) is Election Day, so vote by 9 PM! You can find your polling location at:
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for New York City)
🗳️ Cast your ballot, shape your future!
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for New York City)
🗳️ Cast your ballot, shape your future!
🌍 This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: Bearing the Costs of Climate Catastrophe in New York 💰
"New York has decided that the companies most responsible for the emissions of greenhouse gases should pay their share."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"New York has decided that the companies most responsible for the emissions of greenhouse gases should pay their share."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🌍 This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: Bearing the Costs of Climate Catastrophe in New York 💰
"New York has decided that the companies most responsible for the emissions of greenhouse gases should pay their share."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"New York has decided that the companies most responsible for the emissions of greenhouse gases should pay their share."
Read more: www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
📢 TOMORROW (Tuesday, 11/4) is Election Day, so make a plan to vote! You can look up your polling location and sample ballot at:
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for NYC)
🗳️ Make your voice heard!
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for NYC)
🗳️ Make your voice heard!
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📢 TOMORROW (Tuesday, 11/4) is Election Day, so make a plan to vote! You can look up your polling location and sample ballot at:
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for NYC)
🗳️ Make your voice heard!
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for NYC)
🗳️ Make your voice heard!
You can look up your polling site and sample ballot at:
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for NYC)
🗳️ Make your voice heard! 2/2
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for NYC)
🗳️ Make your voice heard! 2/2
October 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
You can look up your polling site and sample ballot at:
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for NYC)
🗳️ Make your voice heard! 2/2
✅ voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
✅ findmypollsite.vote.nyc (for NYC)
🗳️ Make your voice heard! 2/2
🗳️ Have you made your voter plan? Early voting goes until this Sunday, 11/2, and Election Day is TUESDAY, 11/4! Check out the @nypirg.bsky.social Guide to Making Your Voter Plan to learn how to find out when and where you can vote, what's on your ballot, your rights, and more! 1/2
October 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🗳️ Have you made your voter plan? Early voting goes until this Sunday, 11/2, and Election Day is TUESDAY, 11/4! Check out the @nypirg.bsky.social Guide to Making Your Voter Plan to learn how to find out when and where you can vote, what's on your ballot, your rights, and more! 1/2
📢 Sign up for @nypirg.bsky.social's Community Action Network to help us tackle the big issues and take on the powerful on behalf of the public. Get involved with our campaigns, from submitting public comments and making phone calls to attending hearings and events: nypirg.org/can
October 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
📢 Sign up for @nypirg.bsky.social's Community Action Network to help us tackle the big issues and take on the powerful on behalf of the public. Get involved with our campaigns, from submitting public comments and making phone calls to attending hearings and events: nypirg.org/can
"Flatbush Avenue doesn't end at Grand Army Plaza — and a commitment to better, faster buses and transit equity shouldn't either."
- @nypirg.bsky.social NYC Regional Director Natasha Elder, along with students and transit advocates with our Straphangers Campaign
#FasterOnFlatbush
- @nypirg.bsky.social NYC Regional Director Natasha Elder, along with students and transit advocates with our Straphangers Campaign
#FasterOnFlatbush
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
"Flatbush Avenue doesn't end at Grand Army Plaza — and a commitment to better, faster buses and transit equity shouldn't either."
- @nypirg.bsky.social NYC Regional Director Natasha Elder, along with students and transit advocates with our Straphangers Campaign
#FasterOnFlatbush
- @nypirg.bsky.social NYC Regional Director Natasha Elder, along with students and transit advocates with our Straphangers Campaign
#FasterOnFlatbush
⌛ Application deadline TOMORROW, 10/31! The Donald K. Ross Future Leaders Program internship, which focuses on the NYS legislative and policymaking process, is a unique initiative designed to empower and nurture our next generation of leaders.
APPLY TODAY: nypirgstudents.org/internship
APPLY TODAY: nypirgstudents.org/internship
October 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
⌛ Application deadline TOMORROW, 10/31! The Donald K. Ross Future Leaders Program internship, which focuses on the NYS legislative and policymaking process, is a unique initiative designed to empower and nurture our next generation of leaders.
APPLY TODAY: nypirgstudents.org/internship
APPLY TODAY: nypirgstudents.org/internship
This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: Wall Street Boom Bolsters State Budget
"The analysis concluded that Wall Street's 'profits and bonuses could help generate higher-than-expected city and state tax collections if this pace continues.'"
www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"The analysis concluded that Wall Street's 'profits and bonuses could help generate higher-than-expected city and state tax collections if this pace continues.'"
www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This week in @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: Wall Street Boom Bolsters State Budget
"The analysis concluded that Wall Street's 'profits and bonuses could help generate higher-than-expected city and state tax collections if this pace continues.'"
www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"The analysis concluded that Wall Street's 'profits and bonuses could help generate higher-than-expected city and state tax collections if this pace continues.'"
www.nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
⌛ Application deadline THIS FRIDAY, 10/31! The Donald K. Ross Future Leaders Program internship, which focuses on the NYS legislative and policymaking process, is a unique initiative designed to empower and nurture our next generation of leaders. Apply: nypirgstudents.org/internship
October 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
⌛ Application deadline THIS FRIDAY, 10/31! The Donald K. Ross Future Leaders Program internship, which focuses on the NYS legislative and policymaking process, is a unique initiative designed to empower and nurture our next generation of leaders. Apply: nypirgstudents.org/internship
On 10/22, @nypirg.bsky.social joined a Halloween-themed rally outside @nyserda.bsky.social where advocates, contractors, and @amdanalevenberg.bsky.social warned against slashing EmPower+ — a program that helps families save on bills and stay warm. NYers need more energy efficiency support, not less!
October 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
On 10/22, @nypirg.bsky.social joined a Halloween-themed rally outside @nyserda.bsky.social where advocates, contractors, and @amdanalevenberg.bsky.social warned against slashing EmPower+ — a program that helps families save on bills and stay warm. NYers need more energy efficiency support, not less!
Today in Syracuse, @nypirg.bsky.social and our allies rallied against the Williams NESE pipeline!
"Allowing this pipeline is not only an incredible danger to our health and ecosystems but also incompatible with New York's long term climate goals."
- John Roberts, NYPIRG student at SUNY-ESF
"Allowing this pipeline is not only an incredible danger to our health and ecosystems but also incompatible with New York's long term climate goals."
- John Roberts, NYPIRG student at SUNY-ESF
October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Today in Syracuse, @nypirg.bsky.social and our allies rallied against the Williams NESE pipeline!
"Allowing this pipeline is not only an incredible danger to our health and ecosystems but also incompatible with New York's long term climate goals."
- John Roberts, NYPIRG student at SUNY-ESF
"Allowing this pipeline is not only an incredible danger to our health and ecosystems but also incompatible with New York's long term climate goals."
- John Roberts, NYPIRG student at SUNY-ESF