ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release: Advocates released a letter (http://eany.org/sites/default/files/documents/letter_to_nys_dec_re_plastic_bag_ban_regulations.pdf) with over 60 organizational backers to highlight concerns with the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) proposed regulations in relation to New York State's plastic bag ban. Chief amongst the concerns outlined is a provision that would allow thicker plastic b  more