News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
March 18, 2026
What does the New York State budget mean for the environment?
Jeremy Cherson
March 16, 2026
Riverkeeper Weighs Progress and Concerns in New York’s Proposed 2026 Environmental Budget
New York Trend
March 16, 2026
Hydropower Line From Quebec to Queens Could Power a Million N.Y.C. Homes
The New York Times
March 13, 2026
Watch: How New York’s water impacts our iconic pizza
March 5, 2026
Riverkeeper statement on rising energy costs and New York’s landmark climate law
February 27, 2026
Five years on, continuing our push for Renewable Rikers
February 27, 2026
Working with decisionmakers to ensure clean water across NY
February 22, 2026
Environmental groups sue NYC over Willets Point wastewater plant
Gothamist
February 20, 2026
Celebrating the life of environmental pioneer Richard Ottinger
February 19, 2026
An update from the latest Indian Point decomissioning meeting
February 19, 2026
Enviro groups sue city over Flushing Creek
Queens Chronicle
February 17, 2026
Riverkeeper Tool Reveals How Climate Change Is Reshaping Harlem And The Hudson River Region
Harlem World Magazine
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