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BROOKLYN, NY (April 30, 2025) – This week, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso celebrated Earth Month with two days of programming at Brooklyn Borough Hall to help build a more resilient, prepared, and climate-friendly borough.
“Earth Month is a reminder that building a sustainable city isn’t a choice – It’s an imperative,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “As the Trump administration continues to attack and undermine New York’s efforts to fight climate change, it’s on us as city leaders to double down on the policies and resources that will safeguard our communities against the harms of an unhealthy, damaged environment. I’m so grateful to the amazing group of advocates and climate experts who joined us for Monday’s summit and to Council Member Restler and the great group of organizations who joined us for Tuesday’s Sustainable Building Resource Fair.”
On Monday, April 28, Reynoso hosted “Planning for Brooklyn’s Climate Future,” an all-day summit featuring organizers, advocates, and experts who discussed the future of climate resiliency and sustainability in Brooklyn. The summit featured a broad range of conversations including the latest on decarbonization strategies, efforts to expand composting, strengthening our energy grid, and more. Breakfast was provided by Grass Roots Juicery and lunch was provided by Wonder. For more information on the day’s programming, visit our website.
On Tuesday, April 29, Reynoso teamed up with Council Member Lincoln Restler to host the duo’s second “Sustainable Building Resource Fair” to help Brooklyn property owners learn how to make sustainability upgrades and ensure they are in compliance with Local Law 97. Property owners had the opportunity to hear about incentives, financing, and tax credits and learn more about solar panels, weatherization, heat pumps, and more.
“Big buildings are the largest polluter in New York City and the Sustainable Building Resource Fair provides every type of support to help our buildings decarbonize now,” said Council Member Lincoln Restler. “From experienced contractors to city and state agencies and from financial incentives to nonprofit technical assistance, the Sustainable Building Resource Fair makes it easier to take advantage of new heat pumps, solar, weatherization, green infrastructure and more. Thanks to Borough President Reynoso for his leadership in combating climate change and all the partners who shared their expertise with our community.”
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