Protecting Our Climate
From Hurricane Sandy to last year’s flooding, Brooklyn has seen the dangers of extreme weather first-hand. As the State Senator representing the Brooklyn waterfront, Andrew knows it’s critical to build a sustainable future that not only protects our communities from pollution but gives them opportunities to thrive in a green future.
Andrew was proud to be one of the top-scoring Senators on Environmental Advocates NY’s 2026 Environmental Scorecard.
As a climate champion, Andrew has taken action by:
Voting to set strict new limits on harmful chemicals like PFAS in our drinking water.
Voting to pass the SUNNY Act, which let residents and small businesses to more easily use solar power to reduce energy costs.
Passing legislation to expand the state’s food scraps recycling and food donation program, making it easier to divert food from landfills to communities in need.
Winning a statewide climate education requirement in New York schools, so young people have the skills to adapt to a changing climate and are prepared for the green jobs that power a growing share of our economy.
Supporting the transformation of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into the country's largest offshore wind port, bringing jobs and investment to Brooklyn while transitioning the borough to clean energy.
Secured strong sustainability measures and acres of new park space at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. As Vice Chair of the BMT Task Force, Andrew has worked to ensure neighbors, unions and local businesses have a seat at the table to craft a shared vision for the future of this vital facility.
Andrew knows protecting our climate and our community’s future requires bold action. His work is far from done. That’s why he’s continuing to fight for:
His game-changing Get Around NY Act, which would expand transit and other sustainable transportation options across the state while reducing our dependence on outdated, polluting highways.
His comprehensive legislative package to reform last-mile trucking to improve air quality and safety in communities like Red Hook and Sunset Park.