“We welcome anyone to this critical effort as we work to protect our environment for future generations and create a cleaner, greener New York,” said Abbey Fashouer, a spokeswoman for Mr. Cuomo’s campaign. Since entering the race for governor a month ago, Ms. Nixon has been consistent and forceful in her criticism of the governor, saying he “governs like a Republican” and calling him “Andrew the bully,” a reference to his sometimes blunt political tactics. Sign Up You agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. Mr. Cuomo’s decision to ban fracking won wide praise, particularly among the progressive voters whom he has sometimes struggled to please — and whom Ms. Nixon is seeking to win over in her challenge from the left. As a means to getting to 100 percent renewable energy, Ms. Nixon said her top priority as governor would be to pass the Climate and Community Protection Act, which calls for the state to transition to clean energy across all sectors, including transportation and buildings, by 2050.

Source: New York Times April 21, 2018 01:07 UTC