named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate and Energy Program
Opposes high-energy infrastructure like AI data centers; promotes renewable energy transition and clean energy policies such as the EPA Clean Power Plan and New York’s Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Fracking and Fossil Fuels Opposition
Published scientific compendium on health risks of fracking; supported New York’s ban on high-volume hydraulic fracturing based on public health evidence.
Gun Violence Prevention
Addresses gun violence as a public health crisis; supports the Arms Trade Treaty and advocates for policies to reduce firearm-related deaths and injuries.
Nuclear Issues Advocacy
Advocates for closure of aging nuclear reactors like Indian Point and opposes subsidies for reactors like Ginna; engages in national and international efforts to assess health impacts of nuclear power and weapons, including Fukushima disaster analysis.
Toxics and Public Health Initiative
Works to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, particularly in vulnerable populations; promotes chemical policy reform and provides the Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit for health providers.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy & Research 2 activities
- Advocacy on nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and climate changeAdvocates for the elimination of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, promotes a sustainable environment, and informs policymakers and the public about health threats from nuclear weapons, nuclear war, nuclear power, and climate change. This includes participation in international conferences, supporting treaties, and providing expert testimony on radiation standards.
- International research collaboration on nuclear disaster health effectsParticipates in an international NGO effort to assess health effects from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, including co-producing a critique of the UNSCEAR report, to inform global understanding of radiation risks.
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Toxic Chemicals and Plastics Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for plastic pollution reduction and packaging reformAdvocates for the passage of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and supports amendments to reduce plastic pollution and associated health harms through policy engagement and expert commentary.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy for renewable energy transition and against fossil fuelsAdvocates for a transition from fossil fuels and nuclear energy to renewable energy sources in New York State by developing policy roadmaps, promoting public input in energy planning, and opposing subsidies for nuclear reactors like Ginna. Also opposes the expansion of energy-intensive data centers that hinder clean energy goals.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Participation in climate and public health advocacy eventsParticipates in public demonstrations and marches, including the People's Climate March and protests during the State of the State address, to elevate health perspectives in climate policy and promote public health-centered environmental action.
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Community Environmental Monitoring and Research 1 activity
- Research on health impacts of frackingReleased an updated edition of the Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings on the Risks and Harms of Fracking, synthesizing peer-reviewed research to document public health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Public and professional education through webinarsCo-hosted a free educational webinar on climate, energy, and public health featuring medical and public health experts to inform physicians and the public on the intersection of environmental issues and health.
- Statewide chapter consolidation and capacity buildingFormed a unified statewide chapter, PSR-NY, by consolidating regional chapters across New York to strengthen organizational effectiveness and coordination on environmental and public health advocacy.
- Updating and disseminating clinical environmental health toolsUpdated and re-released the Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit in 2017 to equip healthcare providers with current information on emerging environmental chemicals of concern affecting children’s health.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
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Total assets$16K
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1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BARTON SCHOENFELD — DIRECTOR
- CATHEY EISNER FALVO — DIRECTOR
- LARYSA DYRSZKA — DIRECTOR
- MAXWELL WEIDMANN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Concerned Health Professionals of New York Partner — Collaborated with PSR to release the Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings of Risks and Harms of Fracking.
- Daily Freeman Partner — Reports on PSR New York's opposition to AI data centers and their public health implications.
- Food & Water Watch Partner — Collaborated on a press release related to climate and energy issues.
- ICAN Partner — Collaborated by sending speakers to the ICAN Conference on the Humanitarian Impacts of Nuclear Weapons.
- IPPNW Partner — Co-produced a critique of the UNSCEAR report on health effects from the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
- International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Partner — Collaborates through the Aiming for Prevention program to advance arms trade treaty advocacy.
- Mid Hudson News Partner — Covers PSR New York's advocacy efforts related to energy and environmental health.
- New York State Senator Pete Harckham Partner — Collaborates on advocacy related to the packaging reduction bill.
- New York State Senator Pete Harckham Partner — Collaborates with Physicians for Social Responsibility – New York on advocacy related to the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
- PSR Network — PSR-NY operates as a state chapter of the national PSR organization, collaborating on toxics reduction initiatives.
- Physicians for Social Responsibility Network — State chapter of national organization advancing health-focused policy advocacy.
- Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy Partner — Collaborated with PSR by conducting and sharing independent analysis of peer-reviewed literature on fracking health effects.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Government — Engages with EPA initiatives such as the Clean Power Plan to support greenhouse gas emissions reductions and public health protections.
- US Environmental Protection Agency Government — Engaged with the agency on proposed radiation exposure standards for nuclear power operators.
- Ulster County Legislature Government — Dr. Kathleen Nolan serves as Ulster County Legislator for the 22nd District, linking PSR New York to local government.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Evidence-Based Risk Communicationmethodology: evidence-based advocacyBy synthesizing peer-reviewed science and clinical observation into accessible public health arguments, the organization drives policy change on issues like fracking and nuclear energy, because rigorous, medically grounded evidence increases public and policymaker responsiveness to long-term systemic risks.
- Health-Professional-Led Advocacymethodology: health-professional-led advocacyBy leveraging the authority and expertise of physicians and public health professionals, the organization builds credibility to influence policymakers and the public on issues like nuclear disarmament, climate change, and environmental health, because medical voices are uniquely trusted to diagnose systemic threats to human survival.
- Policy Advocacy for Energy Transitionmethodology: regulatory advocacy for energy transitionBy advocating for regulatory constraints on fossil fuel and nuclear infrastructure while promoting renewable energy, the organization advances a managed transition that prioritizes public health and climate resilience, because delaying high-risk development enables safer, equitable energy futures.
- Training-of-Trainers for Health Advocacymethodology: training-of-trainers modelBy equipping health professionals with tools and curricula to educate peers, the organization scales advocacy capacity, because empowering practitioners as multipliers amplifies reach and embeds public health perspectives in broader policy discourse.