Announcing Our Top Legislative Priorities Of The Year

When it comes to the environment, there are lots of great ideas that get discussed in Albany. But a discussion isn't enough - New Yorkers want real progress to protect the environment, encourage more clean energy and support sustainable foods. So what are the best opportunities for real progress in 2013? Which ideas have the right combination of bipartisan support and tangible results that can successfully weave their way to the finish line? Our Top Priorities for 2013 have what it takes.
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VICTORY! State Budget Boosts Environmental Fund!

State leaders have reached a three-way budget agreement that will increase the state's investment in the Environmental Protection Fund by $19 million, providing $153 million for EPF programs across the state in the next fiscal year. Established in 1993, the EPF is New York State’s dedicated source of funding for critical environmental programs that protect what we love about New York – our clean drinking water, our magnificent parks, and our family farms.
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Sen. Brad Hoylman Headlines Young Professionals Mixer

Host Committee Co-Chair Matthew Washington with Sen. Brad HoylmanScores of young professionals turned out last to meet State Sen. Brad Hoylman at NYLCV's latest Young Professionals Mixer. Dubbed "Pints and Politics," the event attracted nearly 100 people to New York City's Revision Lounge, an eco-conscious bar and event space in Manhattan's Alphabet City. Our Young Professionals Mixers are a great way for up-and-coming environmental leaders to connect with their peers, network and learn more about environmental happenings in New York State.

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2012 National Environmental Scorecard Released

NYLCV today unveiled scores for the New York delegation released this morning as part of the national League of Conservation Voters 2012 National Environmental Scorecard.

The Scorecard reflects the second session of the 112^th Congress, a time when extreme weather events fueled by climate change were becoming all too common across the country.

Find out how your member of congress performed.

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