http://readme.readmedia.com Breaking News from readMedia en-us Copyright readMedia 2026 21672151 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:10:02 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/ICYMI-CT-NJ-and-UK-All-Embracing-Balcony-Solar-Panels-As-Momentum-Builds-for-Gov-Hochul-To-Sign-SUNNY-Act/21672151 pythia-public Pythia Public ICYMI-CT-NJ-and-UK-All-Embracing-Balcony-Solar-Panels-As-Momentum-Builds-for-Gov-Hochul-To-Sign-SUNNY-Act This summer, as New Yorkers continue to struggle paying their energy bills, neighboring states are moving ahead to legalize plug-in solar panels that help lower bills and reduce families' emissions. Last month, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont sign... http://readme.readmedia.com/ICYMI-CT-NJ-and-UK-All-Embracing-Balcony-Solar-Panels-As-Momentum-Builds-for-Gov-Hochul-To-Sign-SUNNY-Act/21672151 21672052 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:43 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-Tariffs-Whack-Strained-NYC-Hotel-Industry/21672052 pythia-public Pythia Public New-Tariffs-Whack-Strained-NYC-Hotel-Industry Today, the federal government imposed tariffs on more than 80 countries, a move that will further drive down international tourism to the city, requiring an urgent response by local lawmakers to lower costs, the Hotel Association of New York City ... http://readme.readmedia.com/New-Tariffs-Whack-Strained-NYC-Hotel-Industry/21672052 21670192 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:54:47 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21670192 pythia-public Pythia Public Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square Today, at Times Square at the cross-section of dozens of ads for soda and energy drink products, more than a dozen leading health advocates, lawmakers, doctors, and community groups launched the billboard "Flatten Big Soda," a campaign to make sug... http://readme.readmedia.com/Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21670192 21669996 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:15:58 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/MEDIA-BRIEFING-New-Yorkers-Face-Alarming-Half-a-Trillion-Cost-For-Climate-Change-Spending-Needs/21669996 pythia-public Pythia Public MEDIA-BRIEFING-New-Yorkers-Face-Alarming-Half-a-Trillion-Cost-For-Climate-Change-Spending-Needs On Friday at 11 AM, Rebuild by Design will hold a media briefing to walk through the findings of their new report, Paying for Resilience in NYS, a first-of-its-kind statewide inventory that identifies $519 billion of spending needed to prepare New... http://readme.readmedia.com/MEDIA-BRIEFING-New-Yorkers-Face-Alarming-Half-a-Trillion-Cost-For-Climate-Change-Spending-Needs/21669996 21657393 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:57:26 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/TODAY-Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21657393 pythia-public Pythia Public TODAY-Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square Today, in Times Square at the cross-section of dozens of ads for soda and energy drink products, more than a dozen leading health advocates, lawmakers, doctors, and community groups will launch a billboard for "Flatten Big Soda," a campaign to mak... http://readme.readmedia.com/TODAY-Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21657393 21664873 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:35:01 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Statement-from-JCRC-NY-CEO-Mark-Treyger-in-Response-to-Mayor-Mamdanis-Recent-Video-Remarks/21664873 pythia-public Pythia Public Statement-from-JCRC-NY-CEO-Mark-Treyger-in-Response-to-Mayor-Mamdanis-Recent-Video-Remarks Click to read more. http://readme.readmedia.com/Statement-from-JCRC-NY-CEO-Mark-Treyger-in-Response-to-Mayor-Mamdanis-Recent-Video-Remarks/21664873 21664257 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:39:58 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/World-Cup-Final-Delivers-Last-Minute-Lift-for-Struggling-NYC-Hotels/21664257 pythia-public Pythia Public World-Cup-Final-Delivers-Last-Minute-Lift-for-Struggling-NYC-Hotels Today, the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) presented its most recent data on the World Cup's economic impact on city hotels, showing that an unexpected surge in visitors for the final matches generated $74 million on top of the roughly ... http://readme.readmedia.com/World-Cup-Final-Delivers-Last-Minute-Lift-for-Struggling-NYC-Hotels/21664257 21657391 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:57:28 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21657391 pythia-public Pythia Public Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square On Thursday, in Times Square at the cross-section of dozens of ads for soda and energy drink products, more than a dozen leading health advocates, lawmakers, doctors, and community groups will launch a billboard for "Flatten Big Soda," a campaign ... http://readme.readmedia.com/Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21657391 21663104 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:59:43 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/PRESS-BRIEFING-MOVED-TO-TODAY-AT-1-HANYC-to-Release-Final-Data-on-World-Cups-Impact-on-NYC-Hotels/21663104 pythia-public Pythia Public PRESS-BRIEFING-MOVED-TO-TODAY-AT-1-HANYC-to-Release-Final-Data-on-World-Cups-Impact-on-NYC-Hotels ***PRESS BRIEFING MOVED FROM THURSDAY TO TODAY AT 1 PM *** http://readme.readmedia.com/PRESS-BRIEFING-MOVED-TO-TODAY-AT-1-HANYC-to-Release-Final-Data-on-World-Cups-Impact-on-NYC-Hotels/21663104 21662799 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:57:12 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/HANYC-to-Release-Final-Data-on-World-Cups-Impact-on-NYC-Hotels/21662799 pythia-public Pythia Public HANYC-to-Release-Final-Data-on-World-Cups-Impact-on-NYC-Hotels On Thursday afternoon, the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) will hold a press briefing to present its final data highlighting the disappointing economic impact of World Cup on New York City's hotel industry. The final data confirm that t... http://readme.readmedia.com/HANYC-to-Release-Final-Data-on-World-Cups-Impact-on-NYC-Hotels/21662799 21657390 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:57:31 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21657390 pythia-public Pythia Public Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square On Thursday, in Times Square at the cross-section of dozens of ads for soda and energy drink products, more than a dozen leading health advocates, lawmakers, doctors, and community groups will launch a billboard for "Flatten Big Soda," a campaign ... http://readme.readmedia.com/Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21657390 21657390 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:57:31 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21657390 pythia-public Pythia Public Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square On Thursday, in Times Square at the cross-section of dozens of ads for soda and energy drink products, more than a dozen leading health advocates, lawmakers, doctors, and community groups will launch a billboard for "Flatten Big Soda," a campaign ... http://readme.readmedia.com/Teens-Lawmakers-and-Groups-to-Launch-Flatten-Big-Soda-Billboard-in-Times-Square/21657390 21656964 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:42:25 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Phoenix-House-Hosts-New-Yorks-Top-Judicial-Leaders-for-Site-Visit-Highlighting-Recovery-Oriented-Treatment/21656964 pythia-public Pythia Public Phoenix-House-Hosts-New-Yorks-Top-Judicial-Leaders-for-Site-Visit-Highlighting-Recovery-Oriented-Treatment On Friday, Phoenix House of New York and Long Island hosted a site visit with several of New York's most senior judicial leaders, offering a firsthand look at the organization's outpatient and residential treatment programs and the role they play ... http://readme.readmedia.com/Phoenix-House-Hosts-New-Yorks-Top-Judicial-Leaders-for-Site-Visit-Highlighting-Recovery-Oriented-Treatment/21656964 21643139 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:48:15 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Earthjustice-Encouraged-by-Governor-Hochuls-Executive-Order-on-Data-Centers/21643139 pythia-public Pythia Public Earthjustice-Encouraged-by-Governor-Hochuls-Executive-Order-on-Data-Centers In an executive order issued this morning, Governor Hochul announced a first in the nation, statewide one-year moratorium on discretionary permitting for AI data centers. The executive order also considers new funding for communities and improveme... http://readme.readmedia.com/Earthjustice-Encouraged-by-Governor-Hochuls-Executive-Order-on-Data-Centers/21643139 21640671 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:38:46 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Governor-Hochul-Be-Like-Mikie/21640671 pythia-public Pythia Public Governor-Hochul-Be-Like-Mikie Earlier this week, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three bills (A796, A2757, and A5188) to protect ratepayers from rising energy bills caused by the rapid, unchecked expansion of AI data centers. Meanwhile, despite talking about protect... http://readme.readmedia.com/Governor-Hochul-Be-Like-Mikie/21640671 21633158 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:35:13 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law/21633158 pythia-public Pythia Public Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law Today, the Center for the Science in the Public Interest and leading health advocates held a virtual webinar with bill sponsors Senators Rivera, Kavanagh, and Hinchey, and Assemblymember Kelles celebrating the passage of a major food reform packag... http://readme.readmedia.com/Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law/21633158 21626355 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:57:30 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/ZOOM-Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law/21626355 pythia-public Pythia Public ZOOM-Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law Today, the Center for the Science in the Public Interest and leading health advocates will hold a virtual webinar with bill sponsors Senators Rivera, Kavanagh, and Hinchey, and Assemblymember Kelles celebrating the passage of a major food reform p... http://readme.readmedia.com/ZOOM-Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law/21626355 21626336 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:23:01 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/ZOOM-Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law/21626336 pythia-public Pythia Public ZOOM-Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law On Wednesday, the Center for the Science in the Public Interest and leading health advocates will hold a virtual webinar with bill sponsors Senators Rivera, Kavanagh, and Hinchey, and Assemblymember Kelles celebrating the passage of a major food r... http://readme.readmedia.com/ZOOM-Lawmakers-CSPI-Advocates-Celebrate-Sweeping-Food-Reform-Package-Urge-Gov-Hochul-to-Sign-Into-Law/21626336 21620443 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:11:40 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/After-Governor-Hochul-Weakens-Climate-Law-New-Yorkers-Experience-Deadly-Expensive-Heat-Wave/21620443 pythia-public Pythia Public After-Governor-Hochul-Weakens-Climate-Law-New-Yorkers-Experience-Deadly-Expensive-Heat-Wave As this summer's first heat wave sends feels-like temperatures into the 100s and energy bills skyrocketing, it's also New York's first summer with a weakened Climate Law. Liz Moran, New York Policy Advocate at Earthjustice, issued the following s... http://readme.readmedia.com/After-Governor-Hochul-Weakens-Climate-Law-New-Yorkers-Experience-Deadly-Expensive-Heat-Wave/21620443 21618721 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:16:43 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Amid-Extreme-Heat-Wave-Homeowners-With-Balcony-Solar-Panels-Urge-Governor-Hochul-Let-Us-Plug-In/21618721 pythia-public Pythia Public Amid-Extreme-Heat-Wave-Homeowners-With-Balcony-Solar-Panels-Urge-Governor-Hochul-Let-Us-Plug-In Today, as a brutal heat wave slams New York State, homeowners are urging the Governor to sign legislation that would help them save money on their energy bills and stay cool. Last month, the New York State Legislature passed the Solar Up Now New Y... http://readme.readmedia.com/Amid-Extreme-Heat-Wave-Homeowners-With-Balcony-Solar-Panels-Urge-Governor-Hochul-Let-Us-Plug-In/21618721 21618721 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:16:31 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Amid-Extreme-Heat-Wave-Homeowners-With-Balcony-Solar-Panels-Urge-Governor-Hochul-Let-Us-Plug-In/21618721 pythia-public Pythia Public Amid-Extreme-Heat-Wave-Homeowners-With-Balcony-Solar-Panels-Urge-Governor-Hochul-Let-Us-Plug-In Today, as a brutal heat wave slams New York State, homeowners are urging the Governor to sign legislation that would help them save money on their energy bills and stay cool. Last month, the New York State Legislature passed the Solar Up Now New Y... http://readme.readmedia.com/Amid-Extreme-Heat-Wave-Homeowners-With-Balcony-Solar-Panels-Urge-Governor-Hochul-Let-Us-Plug-In/21618721 21615967 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:22:26 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/As-Heat-Wave-Scorches-New-York-Congress-Must-Protect-Climate-Change-Superfund/21615967 pythia-public Pythia Public As-Heat-Wave-Scorches-New-York-Congress-Must-Protect-Climate-Change-Superfund On the heels of a scorching European heat wave, a "heat dome" will be settling over the United States, including New York. That heat wave will bring temperatures into the 100s. Scientists are confirming that this heat wave is only possible becaus... http://readme.readmedia.com/As-Heat-Wave-Scorches-New-York-Congress-Must-Protect-Climate-Change-Superfund/21615967 21615453 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:25:35 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Chemical-Recycling-Facility-Visited-by-NY-Legislators-Appears-Shut-Down-After-Environmental-Violations/21615453 pythia-public Pythia Public Chemical-Recycling-Facility-Visited-by-NY-Legislators-Appears-Shut-Down-After-Environmental-Violations Beyond Plastics has learned that Braven Environmental's plastics pyrolysis - aka "chemical recycling" - facility in Zebulon, North Carolina, has been shut down by environmental regulators. In 2023, the American Chemistry Council brought New York s... http://readme.readmedia.com/Chemical-Recycling-Facility-Visited-by-NY-Legislators-Appears-Shut-Down-After-Environmental-Violations/21615453 21610405 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:04:16 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Statement-from-JCRC-NY-CEO-on-Supreme-Courts-Birthright-Citizenship-Decision/21610405 pythia-public Pythia Public Statement-from-JCRC-NY-CEO-on-Supreme-Courts-Birthright-Citizenship-Decision "Our immigrant neighbors are part of our shared story. Today's decision reaffirms a constitutional promise that has helped generations of families build lives of belonging and hope in America. As a community shaped by the journey from stranger to ... http://readme.readmedia.com/Statement-from-JCRC-NY-CEO-on-Supreme-Courts-Birthright-Citizenship-Decision/21610405 21610404 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:51:00 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Bronx-River-Alliance-Announces-New-Interim-Executive-Director-Javier-Lopez/21610404 pythia-public Pythia Public Bronx-River-Alliance-Announces-New-Interim-Executive-Director-Javier-Lopez Today, the Bronx River Alliance announced that Javier Lopez will serve as the Interim Executive Director of the Bronx River Alliance, bringing more than 20 years of experience in public sector and nonprofit leadership. Lopez will officially step i... http://readme.readmedia.com/Bronx-River-Alliance-Announces-New-Interim-Executive-Director-Javier-Lopez/21610404