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New York Lead Poisoning Prevention Coalition Applauds State Legislature for Passing Lead Pipe Right to Know Act

June 9, 2023

Urges Governor to Sign it Into Law to Help Address New York’s Lead Crisis   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2023 Contact: Chris Dobens, 718-679-8542,    ALBANY, NY — Lead Free Kids New York (LFKNY), a statewide coalition of individuals, groups and organizations working together to end New York’s childhood lead exposure and poisoning crises, applauds the New […]

Advocates Rejoice as Governor Hochul Signs Lead Poisoning Prevention Legislation

December 23, 2021

Bill updates the Safe School Drinking Water Act with stronger standards Albany, NY – A coalition of advocates today celebrated that Governor Kathy Hochul signed the unanimously approved legislation S. 2122-A/A. 160-B (Rivera/Gottfried), that will get more lead out of public school drinking water. The legislation will strengthen the current lead poisoning prevention law, the […]