Lawrence Schillinger | Blogger: November 2016

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York BackPack Program

Lawrence "Larry" Schillinger is the President of the Board of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. In 2015 the Regional Food Bank provided over 35 million pounds of food and other essential products to 1,000 member agencies, enough for 29 million meals to those in need Meanwhile, the Regional Food Bank's BackPack Program expanded to 115 schools to serve over 3,000 school children who are challenged by food insecurity.

During Schillinger's tenure as President of the Board the Regional Food Bank obtained financing and project management for the installation of solar energy arrays at both of the Regional Food Bank's locations. Solar panels, now being installed at the Regional Food Bank's distribution facilities in Cornwall and Latham NY, will promote long-term financial savings, help combat climate change and contribute to environmental health and protection.

Under Schillinger's leadership the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is spearheading a $2 million capital campaign to expand the Regional Food Bank's Latham distribution facility and executive offices. This capital program will enable the Food Bank to better serve the agencies which operate food pantries and feeding centers, and continue to grow the highly successful "backpack" program for elementary school children and their families.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Environmental Challenges of the Capital Region of the New York League

Lawrence “Larry” Schillinger is a proud graduate of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law, having had the good fortune of attending UNC when Michael Jordan and James Worthy, coached by the legendary Dean Smith, led the Tar Heels to their first NCAA National Championship.

Schillinger has been in the forefront of environmental law and policy throughout his stellar career. Schillinger pioneered national model legislation in the 1980’s as Counsel for Energy and the Environment in the New York State Assembly. Since 1988, Schillinger has represented New York’s recycling industry before all levels of government, while providing regulatory compliance guidance to the recycling industry on environmental, occupational health and safety matters. Schillinger is a recognized national expert in the areas of organics recovery, composting, and electronic scrap recycling.

Throughout his career Schillinger has been instrumental in the development of thousands of tons of recycling capacity throughout the State of New York. Today, Lawrence Schillinger remains a leader in the environmental movement. Chairing the Capital Region Board of the New York League of Conservation Voters he leads the effort to develop and implement policies in the areas of sustainability, environmental protection and climate change.

About Lawrence Schillinger

A respected Albany, New York, attorney, Lawrence Schillinger has focused on government relations and environmental compliance issues since 1988. He also guides the firm Schillinger Environmental Associates and provides multi-disciplinary consulting services. Lawrence Schillinger additionally guides the composting startup firm Green Recycled Organics as founder and president.

Mr. Schillinger is also active as Capital Region Chapter Chair of the New York League of Conservation Voters. His responsibilities with the organization, which works to preserve clean air and water across geographical regions of New York, encompasses membership in the state board.

Mr. Schillinger completed his bachelor’s degree in environmental planning at the University of Buffalo and graduated magna cum laude. He subsequently earned a juris doctor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Experience in the environmental sphere extends to a past position as Counsel for Energy and the Environment to the New York State Assembly speaker. Lawrence Schillinger enjoys outdoor pursuits such as kayaking, hiking, and camping in his free time.