News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
May 1, 2026
Local leaders rally against Gov. Hochul's changes to NY's environmental review law
Press release
March 27, 2026
Protecting our neighborhoods and water from flooding and storms
Event recap
March 25, 2026
The Mohawk River: The backbone of the Hudson River under pressure
Dan Shapley
Blog
February 27, 2026
Five years on, continuing our push for Renewable Rikers
Update
February 17, 2026
Environmental groups sue New York City over counterproductive wastewater treatment plan for Flushing Creek
Press release
January 30, 2026
Pushing for proactive protections for water in Westchester and beyond
Update
January 22, 2026
Riverkeeper analysis weighs progress and pitfalls in proposed 2026 New York State budget
Press release
January 16, 2026
What the State of the State means for clean water in New York
Update
November 7, 2025
What’s next for Renewable Rikers
Update
November 7, 2025
Hundreds of samples, thousands of measurements, one water quality monitoring season
Update
November 5, 2025
Riverkeeper’s action plan for the new Mayor
Blog
October 15, 2025
State Strengthens Protections For The Hudson While Allowing Overwhelming Harlem River Sewage Pollution
Harlem World Magazine
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