For Release: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Media Advisory for Thursday, May 18 - Mount Vernon/Yonkers/New Rochelle Community Air Monitoring Meeting
DEC to Hold Mount Vernon/Yonkers/New Rochelle Community Meeting on Progress of Statewide Air Monitoring Initiative
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, May 18, to provide an update for Mount Vernon/Yonkers/New Rochelle residents. The study areas in Westchester County are included as one of 10 communities that are part of DEC's 2022-23 Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative.
Mobile air monitoring started in September 2022 in Mount Vernon/Yonkers/New Rochelle. At the meeting, DEC staff will provide an overview of the initiative and present a preliminary review of the second quarter of air monitoring results specific to the community. The initiative will help DEC identify sources of air pollution and climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions in these communities. DEC will provide results once additional information is compiled.
When: Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m.
Where: Virtual Meeting Link to join meeting via WebEx (leaves DEC website).
Meeting Number: 161-880-9723 Meeting Password: R3AirMonitor
Call in Number to join by phone only: 518-549-0500
Visit the DEC website for more information about the year-long community air monitoring initiative.
