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The North Face Explore Fun Awards Grant to Audubon New York

Audubon New York's For the Birds! program is one of the first initiatives supported by a national effort to increase outdoor participation

New York, NY - October 29th 2010 - The North Face has awarded a $2500 grant to Audubon New York's For the Birds! program to help children and families explore the outdoors. Audubon New York was selected from hundreds of applications because of our mission of connecting people with nature.

"We are thrilled to receive this grant from The North Face and to be recognized as part of the national movement to inspire youth to explore the outdoors." said Albert E. Caccese Executive Director of Audubon New York. "This exciting opportunity will allow us to open new eyes to wonders of nature that can be found in the New York metropolitan area and help create the next generation of conservationists."

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Audubon New York Statement Regarding the Firing of Pete Grannis Commissioner of the Department Environmental Conservation

Albany, NY – October 22, 2010 - The following is a statement from Albert E. Caccese, Executive Director of Audubon New York, on the firing of Alexander B. ‘Pete’ Grannis, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation.

“Pete Grannis has been a steadfast champion for conservation for decades, and was a dedicated public servant who truly understood all the environmental challenges facing New York State.  It’s a shame that the Paterson Administration’s assault on the environment has claimed another strong advocate.”

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Audubon New York Announces New Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center

Ted Scherff to lead oldest Audubon Center in Country; expand environmental education efforts on Long Island.

Oyster Bay, NY - August 6, 2010 - Audubon New York is pleased to announce that Ted Scherff, a dedicated conservationist and environmental educator, has become the new Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center (TRSAC) in Oyster Bay, New York, helping to reignite Audubon's education efforts to connect thousands of Long Island residents and school children to the wonders of nature.

"We are excited to launch a new decade of conservation action on Long Island with Ted Scherff leading our flagship Audubon Center in the state," said Albert E. Caccese, Executive Director of Audubon New York. "His experience in, and enthusiasm for environmental education and nature center management makes him the perfect fit for our conservation initiatives at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center."

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Audubon Applauds Signing of the Child Safe Playing Fields Act into Law
Important Legislation will Eliminate Pesticide Use at Schools: Protect Children and Birds

Albany, NY, May 18, 2010 - Today, Governor Paterson signed into law the Child Safe Playing Fields Act, an important measure Sponsored by Senator Brian Foley and Assemblyman Steven Englebright that eliminates the use of pesticides on school grounds. In response to this important victory, Audubon New York released the following statement:

"We applaud Senator Brain Foley and Assemblyman Steven Englebright for championing this critical environmental bill, which will save schools money while protecting children and birds from the dangers of pesticides," said Albert E. Caccese Executive Director of Audubon New York. "Each year, millions of pounds of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are used on schools and lawns across the state and nation, creating one of the largest sources of pollution runoff and causing the death of over 7 million birds annually. By eliminating the use of these chemicals at schools, we are now making these places safe and inviting for, birds, other wildlife and children.

Click here to view a full copy of the release and for more information on this measure contact: Sean Mahar, Director of Government Relations, at 518-253-7000.

The 2010 Sound Guardian Awards

New York, NY, Thursday, April 29, 2010 - On Thursday, April 29th, Audubon New York celebrated the success of the New York State Clean Water Collaborative, a partnership among New York State, environmental and construction industry organizations, with its 2010 Sound Guardian Award. The award was presented to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Alexander B. Grannis, and Ross J. Pepe, President of the Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley Inc., who accepted the award on behalf of the Clean Water Collaborative. Read more...