Ahead of Climate Week, Governor Hochul Unveils $5.4 Million in Urban and Community Forestry Grants for 17 Projects Statewide—Yet Critics Have Questions.
As New York prepares for Climate Week, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an additional $5.4 million in funding for Urban and Community Forestry Grants, aimed at enhancing green spaces across 17 projects statewide. This initiative builds on previous investments and aligns with the state’s goal of planting 25 million trees by 2033. However, some critics…