Cornell Expert Quotes
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“The need for assistance [in Puerto Rico] is now so dire it is impossible to ignore – to do so would precipitate a humanitarian disaster even greater than the one already in progress.”
Steven C. Kyle
associate professor, macroeconomics policy expert
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The goldilocks of fall colors is warm sunny days followed by cool nights. Right now, New York has had a very wet and warm fall that will delay changes in foliage and lessen their vibrancy. Therefore, we can expect fall foliage to be less vivid this year.
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Wet, warm weather makes for muted fall foliage in New York (09/13/18)
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“Air pollution moves readily across state boundaries, and for example air quality in New York state is heavily influenced by the pollution emitted in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other upwind states. The levels of acid rain we receive and the amount of ozone pollution we experience is more determined by actions in these upwind states than in New York itself."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
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“The controversy surrounding the arrests in Rome, New York is whether ICE violated the law by not producing a warrant for its raid on a privately-owned farm. Given agriculture’s reliance on undocumented farmworkers, the recent rise in immigration enforcement in New York state is of concern to immigrant communities as well as farmers. It is important that Governor Andrew Cuomo has condemned ICE’s actions and other state leaders should follow his lead. The key will be how this is implemented.
Media:
Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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"The maple season is underway in much of New York state. Some areas experienced sap runs in January, with the most extensive runs occurring this past week in February. The long-range forecast looks great for syrup production in much of the state in the coming week; although a few areas may still be a little too cold. This should be a great season. Syrup flavors are great and weather looks good for the foreseeable future."
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
NYS maple producers can look forward to a sweet season (02/26/18)
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“Governor Cuomo’s announcement to significantly develop the offshore wind industry and workforce in New York State is historic. His commitment to procure 800 megawatts of offshore wind energy in 2018 and 2019 is important to jumpstarting this growing clean energy economy and has the potential to create thousands of good, high-paying manufacturing, construction and other long-term jobs in New York State."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
Related Tip Sheet:
New York offshore wind investment ‘historic’ for clean energy (01/03/18)
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“The industries most likely to be affected by spotted lanternfly in New York state are grapes and hops, tree-fruit production, and ornamentals. Once you consider the ornamental hosts, it becomes an issue for homeowners and landscapers, too."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Spotted lanternfly threatens NY apple, grape and hop crops (12/06/17)
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“I would be concerned about any shipments that people are getting that originated in the Pennsylvania counties that are currently under quarantine. While this pest seems to prefer tree of heaven, the spotted latternfly appears to be able to lay its eggs on any smooth surface like cars, trucks, tractors or stone."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Spotted lanternfly threatens NY apple, grape and hop crops (12/06/17)
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