AGENCY TESTIMONY
Impact of air pollution on environmental justice neighborhoods
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26 sec
Commissioner Aggarwala discusses the disproportionate impact of air pollution on environmental justice (EJ) neighborhoods in New York City.
- Identifies specific EJ neighborhoods like the South Bronx, Harlem, North Shore of Staten Island, East New York, and Brownsville
- Highlights that pre-existing health conditions and reduced access to healthcare make air pollution a greater threat in these areas
- Emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by EJ communities despite overall air quality improvements