As part of New York State’s ongoing celebration of Earth Week, State and local officials will announce the latest milestone for the successful Climate Smart Communities Program. The event will highlight local governments taking action to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Officials will also announce the newest funding opportunity to help municipalities transition to electric transportation and continue the progress in achieving the State’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

WHO:

Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar; 

Schenectady County Legislator and Vice-Chair of Environmental Conservation Richard Ruzzo;

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy;

Schenectady County Legislature and Schenectady City Council; and

other state and local leaders and stakeholders. 

WHERE: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady, NY 12305 

WHEN: TODAY, Thursday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m.