Zephyr Teachout, Sen. Krueger + Advocates To Kathy Hochul: Don't Cave To Trump! Reject Pipelines Across NY

Governor fast-tracking two previously-rejected fracked gas pipelines to appease Trump - despite overwhelming opposition from lawmakers, advocates and everyday NYers Pipelines in NYC and Upstate NY would force families to pay billions more on their energy bills, expose everyday people to health risks, and threaten ecosystems throughout the state

ALBANY, NY (09/03/2025) (readMedia)-- On Thursday, as Governor Hochul continues to fast-track two dirty, fracked gas pipelines at the Trump administration's direction, elected officials, advocates, and health professionals from across the state will rally to demand the Governor put her constituents first and reject these pipelines. The Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE) and Constitution pipelines would be a disaster for New Yorkers, threatening our water, costing families more on their energy bills, and posing serious health risks to nearby communities - all so the Governor can curry favor with the Trump administration.

After meeting with President Trump this Spring, Governor Hochul reportedly agreed to fast-track two long-dead pipeline proposals that her own state agency repeatedly denied: the Williams NESE pipeline, which would run through the New York Harbor and into Far Rockaway; and the Constitution pipeline, which would run across 125 miles of the Southern Tier and into the Albany area. The White House has since claimed Hochul "caved" on the pipelines in exchange for allowing a wind project in New York State to continue, while the Governor has hardly denied a deal and committed to working with Trump.

Despite widespread opposition from hundreds of elected officials, advocates, and even her own allies in Congress, Governor Hochul is moving full speed ahead to appease Trump before New Yorkers can stop her. Now, New Yorkers are demanding she put our water and communities over politics and reject this terrible deal.

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WHO:

  • Lawmakers including Senator Liz Krueger
  • Advocates including Catskill Mountainkeeper, Concerned Health Professionals of NY, Environmental Advocates New York, Food & Water Watch, Frack Action, Natural Resources Defense Council, New York Communities for Change, Sane Energy Project, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, and more

WHEN: Thursday, September 4th at 11:00 AM

WHERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88368693438

WHAT: Virtual press conference with state lawmakers, advocates and health professionals to demand Governor Kathy Hochul reject two dangerous fracked gas pipelines that the Trump administration is pushing here in New York

ZOOM INFO:

Topic: Gov Hochul: Don't Cave To Trump! Reject Pipelines Across NY

Time: Sep 4, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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