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Alexa Avilés remarks on her legislation requiring cruise ships to plug in to shore power

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    Council Member Alexa Avilés celebrates the upcoming vote on legislation that will improve air quality in New York City by requiring cruise ships to use clean shore power.

    • The legislation mandates cruise ships to connect to shore power in Brooklyn and Manhattan to improve air quality.
    • It includes requirements for traffic mitigation plans to avoid congestion issues like those experienced in Redhook.
    • Avilés acknowledges the support of fellow council members, community activists, and organizations in pushing for this legislation.
    • The speaker highlights ongoing challenges, emphasizing the need for further improvements in the bill and continued efforts in air quality gains.
    • Avilés sends a strong message against false solutions to decarbonization, advocating for clean air and water for all New York City residents.