The article informs that Governor Andrew Cuomo of Albany, New York has levied a ban on single-use plastic grocery bags. It mentions that the ban would prohibit grocery stores from providing plastic bags for most purchases. It also mentions that it would also impose congestion tolls to ease traffic in the busiest parts of Manhattan and fund transit improvements.
The state agreed to delay enforcement during a hearing on a temporary restraining order, which was filed by a plastic bag manufacturer and New York City bodega owners. The state agreed to the suspended enforcement during a hearing on a temporary restraining order sought by a plastic bag manufacturer and New York City bodega owners on Friday in Albany County Supreme Court. [Extracted from the article]
PLASTIC bags, SHOPPING bags, ENVIRONMENTAL protection, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract
The article examines a proposal by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to implement a statewide ban on plastic shopping bags. The proposal was made on the same day that his Democratic primary opponent, Cynthia Nixon, was protesting his environmental record. The governor's proposal is said to have significant weaknesses. Imposing bag fees for environmental protection is suggested as an alternative to the proposed ban.
The article looks at the leftward shift of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, dubbed as the Cynthia effect, following the candidacy of Cynthia Nixon for the gubernatorial post that is endorsed by the progressive Working Family Party. It discusses changes to Cuomo's position on matters including marijuana legalization, use of plastic bags, public housing, political alliance, voting rights of felons on parole, and teacher evaluation as part of education reform.
*PLASTIC bags, *ENVIRONMENTAL protection, *RETAIL industry
Abstract
The article reports on the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags from retail sales in New York which will be implemented in March 2020, highlighting the concern of residents about its impact on their routines.
Published
2019
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