New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week kicks off today, April 18 with a DEC Climate Smart regional and statewide announcement to help make communities more resilient to climate change.  The event begins at 10 a.m., outside Schenectady City Hall.

Who

Remarks will be given by:

• DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos
• City of Schenectady Mayor, Gary McCarthy
• Executive Director, Capital District Transportation Committee, Michael V. Franchini

Additional partners in attendance include:

• Town of Niskayuna Supervisor, Joe Landry
• Capital District Regional Planning Commission, Executive Director, Rocky Ferraro
• New York Nature Conservancy, Policy Director, Jessica Ottney Mahar
• And other regional environmental and energy organizations

When

Monday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Where

Schenectady City Hall (front steps), 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

*In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place inside the rotunda of City Hall*

*Event Photo op of 2016 Chevrolet Volt: travels up to 53 miles on pure electricity, making the concept of an all-electric commute a reality.