(The Center Square) — A group of Democratic lawmakers are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to pump the brakes on the state’s plan to adopt tough new emissions standards for truck and SUV sales.

Legislation filed by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, D-Binghamton, would delay the implementation of New York’s “Advanced Clean Truck regulations until at least Jan. 1, 2027. A similar bill has been filed in the State Senate.

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