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SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast Episode 3: “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of Construction”
In this episode of Springboard, host Ahlia Bethea discusses the evolving intersection of construction and sustainability with guests Amanda Kaminsky (Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co., Inc) and Alexis Saba (Associate at SPR). They explore local action like NYC’s Local Law 97, the changing definitions of sustainability in construction, and the roles of public…
Update on New York City and New York State Lead-Based Paint Laws
Numerous changes and clarifications to New York City (NYC) and New York State lead-based paint (LBP) laws for residential properties are coming into effect in 2024 and 2025. These provisions relate to a statewide rental registry for residences constructed before 1980, testing common areas in NYC buildings, and enhanced turnover remediation requirements in NYC. As…
SPR Attorneys Explain the NYC Building Emissions Law
Sive, Paget & Riesel has been closely tracking the early implementation of the New York City Building Emissions Law (Local Law 97 of 2019), which the City Council passed in April 2019 and amended in July 2019 via Local Law 147 of 2019. The Law requires most buildings over 25,000 gross square feet to meet…
Round Up of New York Climate Litigation in 2025
As we approach the close of 2025, one key takeaway is that this year has been an especially active one for climate litigation in New York. On October 24, 2025, the New York Supreme Court granted the petition in Citizen Action of New York et al. v. New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation (No….
SPR Celebrates Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC is here! As global leaders, innovators and advocates gather to tackle the climate crisis, we’re proud to highlight the role that SPR plays in helping our clients advance clean energy and climate resilience across New York and beyond. SPR is advising government agencies on the environmental impact review and permitting of several…
SPR Associate Alexis Saba to Speak about Decarbonizing NYC Offices at NESEA BuildingEnergy NYC Conference
On October 24, from 10:30-11:30 AM, SPR Associate Alexis Saba will speak on the “Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Opportunities & Strategies for Success” panel at the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy NYC Conference. Alexis and her fellow presenters will discuss how decarbonization of commercial tenant spaces helps drive compliance with building emissions standards such as…