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Legislative Session Updates

Rolling news and updates through the 2020 legislative session.

During the legislative session, Audubon New York works with lawmakers to advance critical policies that ensure a cleaner, healthier New York State for birds and people.

For more information or to request an interview with an Audubon staff member, please contact Sharon Bruce, Communications Manager at sbruce@audubon.org

Here are the latest developments:

News

New York state going dark to save birds

Lower nighttime glare at Capitol, Empire State Plaza expected to reduce migratory disruptions

Governor Cuomo Announces Lights Out New York Initiative to Protect Migratory Birds
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Governor Cuomo Announces Lights Out New York Initiative to Protect Migratory Birds

State-Owned Buildings Will Turn Off Non-Essential Outdoor Lighting During Peak Bird Migration Periods Governor Launches I Love NY Birding Website For Information on Bird Watching

Creating Bird-Friendly Communities
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Bird Friendly Communities

A 2015 Legislative Priority

Birds Mean Business
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Birds Mean Business

Audubon Action Network
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Audubon Action Network

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