Ydanis Rodriguez stood alongside Mark Gjonaj, both from the NYC council, to express concerns regarding the incoming plastic bag ban and its impact on small businesses.

They are asking Governor Cuomo to give them three more months before banning plastic bags. They said the community needs more education and bodegas need more time to get rid of already purchased bags.

This protest took place on February 20.

Today Ydanis Rodriguez stood along side Mark Gjonaj to express concerns regarding the incoming plastic bag ban and it’s impact to small businesses in underserved, immigrant communities.
They are asking Gov Cuomo to give them 3 more months before banning plastic bags. They said community needs more education and Bodegas need more time to get rid of already purchased bags.

Frank, who is concerned with amount of plastic bags trashed all over the city and also found in the ocean, says "If you run into a Bodega and go 'Oh I can't get a bag no more!' Tough tittie kiddie. Carry a bag with you when you go into Bodega." #bagban #ClimateChange