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“We want to protect the progress that we’ve made on Hudson River, and that we’ve got bipartisan support on this, which we’ve had.” — NY State Senator Sue Serino

Our communities have worked far too hard for far too long on revitalizing our waterfront to risk compromising the Hudson River,” said Senator Sue Serino.

“It strengthens what the state guidelines for these barges is,” Bill Gustafon, chief of staff for Barrett, said of the legislation. “It can’t supersede federal law, but it can increase New York state’s authority for what it can do.”

Friday, March 24th, 6:30pm–9pm
James Harmon Community Center, 44 Main Street

“We all believe that this, many of us believe that this is a very dangerous thing and could cause us more problems.”— Democrat Minority Leader Micki Strawinski

“Every community that’s on the Hudson River that could be affected by the barge parking on the river is joining together. It’s just a good group to give us a voice and to try and oppose this free parking.”—Rhinebeck Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia

The Hudson River Protection Act, which failed to pass in the last Congress, would amend previous legislation to prohibit anchorages within five miles of certain locations.

“When it comes to anchorages, my message is simple: we don’t want em, we don’t need em, and working together we’re going to kill this proposal.” — Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney