May 2026

Labor Unions Warn New York Current EPR Bill Could Disrupt Jobs, Supply Chains and Consumer Prices

ALBANY, N.Y. ‒ In partnership with the New Yorkers for Better Recycling coalition, labor unions representing thousands of New York workers are warning lawmakers that the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S.1464/A.1749) could threaten jobs, disrupt supply chains and raise costs for consumers and employers across the state. The New York State AFL-CIO along

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AARP New York Fights Fraud as Scams Surge Statewide

Brooklyn, NY – Fraud is surging across New York, costing residents more than $700 million in losses last year alone, and older New Yorkers are among the hardest hit. Now, AARP New York is fighting back, shredding close to 420,000 pounds of sensitive documents through its statewide “The Big Shred NY!” events, helping residents protect themselves from identity theft.    “Fraud is surging across New York, and

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At TEFAF New York, the Masterpiece Market Had Plenty to Celebrate

TEFAF New York shows visitors moving through the fair’s aisles beneath large suspended floral installations and an illuminated TEFAF sign.” width=”970″ height=”647″ data-caption=’With lines stretching down Park Avenue on the preview day, TEFAF New York made its triumphant return. <span class=”lazyload media-credit”>Photo: JITSKE NAP</span>’> For four days, TEFAF brought its unmistakable European flair to New

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Memo to the New York State Legislature — Amended “Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act”

The recent amendments to S.1464/A.1769 make limited changes to two of our priority issues and makes no material change at all to others, while making several provisions of the bill even more challenging and costly.  If passed, PRRIA would create an expensive, unworkable EPR program that would be inconsistent with EPR laws adopted by other

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