As the State Legislature negotiates with Governor Kathy Hochul over her proposed Climate Change Superfund Act amendments, New Yorkers embark on day 2 of a three-day Sit-in, Teach-In, Sing-in, and Youth Die-in at the State Capitol. Attendees demand Hochul sign a strong bill based on climate justice and fiscal fairness to make polluters pay for climate crisis costs. The bill would require large fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years for climate damage repair, resilience, and protection programs.
According to organizers, the movement to hold Big Oil accountable, with similar legislation being considered in Massachusetts, California, and Maryland, and a law recently passed in Vermont. Last week, Hochul’s office circulated proposed chapter amendments, opening negotiations with legislative leaders. Over 400 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul to withdraw any amendments that weaken this landmark legislation.
At around 7 Tuesday night, State Capitol Police made arrests of around a dozen elder activists attending the action. At the same time, they continued the sit-in charging them with “criminal trespass,” a misdemeanor (more severe) charge.
Wednesday, December 11th
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM: Sit-in continues with ongoing Teach-ins and music. Civil disobedience by some sit-in participants.
Thursday, December 12th
10:00 AM – 11:40 Sit-in continues and Teach-ins
Noon: Joint rally on NY HEAT Act and Renewable Capitol Act with statewide coalitions.
Million Dollar Staircase, 3rd Floor
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