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The Importance of Protecting NYC Children from Lead Poisoning


Testimony & Public Comments

March 7, 2023

On March 7th, Jenny Veloz submitted written testimony to the New York City Council Preliminary Budget Hearing on Environmental Protection. This testimony highlighted CCC’s priority around the need to protect children from lead poisoning by supporting and funding legislative bills to close loopholes and strengthen enforcement in current lead poisoning prevention laws. Read her testimony to learn more about the importance of protecting NYC children from lead poisoning.

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