DEC Contact: Jeff Wernick (518) 402-8000
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April 23, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 24

DEC Holds Environmental Justice Grant Check Presentation to Long Beach Latino Civic Association

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will join community members and stakeholders to announce Environmental Justice grants for 21 community-based organizations statewide, including two Long Island recipients. The grants support projects that address environmental and public health concerns.

Who: Representatives from DEC, Long Beach Latino Civic Association, and local partners.

When: Thursday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Long Beach Latino Civic Association, 670 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach 11561

Visuals: Check presentation followed by tree planting in advance of Arbor Day (Friday)

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