EPA and Senator Chuck Schumer Highlight the Transition to Clean School Buses After Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investment for New York City Children

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

NEW YORK – Tomorrow, EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and other state and local leaders will celebrate New York City School District recipients of EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program. With nearly $18,500,000, 51 new electric school buses will shuttle New York City children to and from school.

Who:

  • Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia
  • Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer
  • State and local leaders

What:

Celebration of New York City School Districts Clean School Bus Rebate award. Photo opportunity with yellow electric school bus and press conference to follow.

When:

Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 11:15 am.

Media should be set by 11:00 am, with press conference to follow at 11:15 am.

Where:

New York City Hall

City Hall Park

New York, NY 10007

(Map)

Credentialed press who would like to attend should RSVP to Stephen McBay at McBay.Stephen@epa.gov.

Reporters are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the press conference. TV crews and cameras will be responsible for their own technical and sound requirements.

Consistent with CDC guidance, individuals are encouraged to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines at this event.

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Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-senator-chuck-schumer-highlight-transition-clean-school-buses-after-historic

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