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Tree Swallow. Photo: Jordan West/Audubon Photography Awards

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Local Officials, Advocates Urge $800 Million to #FixOurPipes
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Advocates Urge $800 Million to #FixOurPipes

— Broad coalition asks for state budget investment into community water infrastructure to support health, economic development and state's environment.
Audubon New York Rallies Support Against TNR Legislation
Advocacy

Audubon New York Rallies Support Against TNR Legislation

This week, Governor Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have been bad for birds—in part thanks to thousands of letters sent by on-the-ground activists.

Audubon New York Honors Honeywell and Author Scott Weidensaul
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Honeywell and Scott Weidensaul Honored at 2015 Keesee Luncheon

— Honeywell Presented with 2015 Thomas W. Keesee, Jr. Conservation Award and Inaugural Audubon Award for Environmental Writing Goes to Weidensaul
Audubon New York Applauds Governor Cuomo for Climate Change Leadership
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Audubon New York Applauds Governor Cuomo for Climate Change Leadership

— Erin Crotty, Executive Director and Former DEC Commissioner commends Governor’s commitment to Create North American Carbon Market
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