New York, NY — Days after Governor Kathy Hochul approved the controversial Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) gas pipeline, Food & Water Action announced its endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado for Governor of New York. Joined by Third Act New York, Citizen Action and other advocacy organizations, the groups said Delgado represents the kind of bold, accountable leadership New York needs to tackle the state’s climate and affordability crises.

Hochul’s decision to greenlight a Trump-backed pipeline through New York Harbor has drawn fierce condemnation from environmental and community leaders who say the project will pollute local waters, raise energy bills, and undermine the state’s climate law. Food & Water Action leaders said the approval is part of a larger pattern of Governor Hochul siding with fossil fuel interests over everyday New Yorkers.

Laura Shindell, New York State Director for Food & Water Action said:

“Governor Hochul’s pipeline decision was a breaking point for New Yorkers who want leaders fighting for working families, affordable energy, and a livable future. Antonio Delgado has shown the courage and integrity we need in a governor — someone willing to stand up to corporate polluters and put New Yorkers’ interests first. We’re proud to stand with him in the fight for a cleaner, fairer, and more affordable New York.”

“I’m honored to earn Food & Water Action’s endorsement. They understand what so many New Yorkers are feeling: that affordability and climate action are not competing goals, they’re the same fight,” said Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. “I’m proud to have their partnership as we take on the powerful interests holding our state back and build a future that finally puts people before profit. Because the fight for a livable planet and a livable New York are one and the same, and together, we will win the fight for a better future.”

Food & Water Action said Delgado’s track record as a champion for environmental justice and economic fairness stands in stark contrast to Hochul’s pattern of delay and deference to fossil fuel interests. The group called the endorsement a signal that New York’s climate movement is mobilizing to demand accountability and a new direction in Albany.