The World’s Most Important Local Climate and Jobs Law is in Eric Adams’ Hands
Elected with real estate industry support, soon-to-be Mayor Adams faces a critical choice on New York’s landmark buildings emissions law.
Pete Sikora · July 9, 2021

Local Law 97 is on track to create tens of thousands of jobs in design, renovation and construction. | Adams for NYC
Pete Sikora is the Climate & Inequality Campaigns Director at New York Communities for Change.
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