A decade of advocacy, a landmark win for the Hudson
October 16, 2026
“For nearly a decade, Riverkeeper and thousands of New Yorkers have fought to ensure that the Hudson is protected from the risks posed by new commercial vessel anchorages,” said Riverkeeper Associate Director of Government Affairs Jeremy Cherson. “This law honors that persistence by safeguarding critical habitat, protecting drinking water for more than 100,000 people, and making clear that the Hudson is not a place for industrial exploitation.”
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