NYC Lights Out Bill Needs Your Help This Fall Migration

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“Hello, [COUNCIL MEMBER’S NAME]! My name is [YOUR NAME], and I strongly support the Intro 896, the New York City Lights Out Bill. I would like your support by co-sponsoring it and helping it pass.

It's fall migration season for millions of birds in New York City. Unfortunately, up to a quarter million of those birds are killed in collisions with buildings annually in NYC alone. Artificial light at night attracts and disorients birds, confusing them and making them more susceptible to collisions both at night and during the day. Turning off the lights saves birds, reduces energy costs, and improves human health and mental well being.

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Please help us pass this bill, [COUNCIL MEMBER’S NAME]. We are counting on your support.”

Summary

<h1>Lights Out for Birds!</h1> Up to a quarter million birds are killed in collisions with glass annually in NYC alone. Artificial light at night attracts and disorients birds, confusing them and making them more susceptible to collisions both at night and during the day.  Turning off the lights saves birds, reduces energy costs, and improves human health and mental well being. Int. 0896, introduced in City Council by Council Member Francisco Moya, would require privately-owned commercial and industrial buildings in NYC to turn off non-essential lights at night. Urge your NYC Council Member to co-sponsor Int. 0896 for the health of birds and people!

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