New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton says New York’s air is cleaner than it has been in decades, driven largely by the State’s strong environmental laws and regulations. Photo illustration by Chris LeBoutillier via www.pexels.com. New York’s DEC commissioner responds to Trump’s executive order on state overreach regarding climate issues Editor’s note In an executive order signed last week, President Donald Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to “stop the... Letters to the Editor 11 Apr 2025 | 12:19