New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

09/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2024 12:08

Media Advisory for Friday, Sept. 20

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar will join City of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and local, State, and federal representatives for an announcement about new State funding for community forest resiliency in disadvantaged communities.

When: Friday, Sept. 20, at 10:15 a.m.

Where: Behind Giffen Memorial Elementary School, 274 South Pearl St. - Press Event: *Green Street side, City of Albany, 12202  

Photo op: Ceremonial tree planting to take place following the program announcement.