A proven environmental track record for Suffolk County

PATCHOGUE, New York --- The New York League of Conservation Voters, the political voice for New York's environmental community, today announced its endorsement of Brian Foley for the Third State Senate District in Suffolk County. The announcement was made at a news conference at Patchogue's Mascot Pier & Marina, on the shore of the Great South Bay.Long Island Chapter members George Hoffman and Brian Muellers congratulate Brian Foley on his endorsement.

Since taking office as Town Supervisor in 2006, Brian Foley has made Brookhaven Town a leader in energy efficiency and the preservation of open space. Last year, Brookhaven became the first municipality on Long Island to require that new homes be constructed to federal Energy Star standards, which will reduce energy demands and save costs. In addition, more open space has been protected during the Foley administration - more than 1,100 acres - than ever before in Brookhaven's history.

But there is only so much one town can do. That's why true leaders are essential on the state level - and that's why Brian Foley is the right choice for the Third Senate District. Brian Foley is committed to tackling the substantive, long-term issues that confront the Third Senate District, issues like overdevelopment, traffic congestion, protecting our waterfront and ensuring that green, clean energy is available and affordable here on Long Island.

"Many elected officials care about our environment, but only a few have made fighting climate change and caring for our natural resources central to their own agendas," said Marcia Bystryn, president of the New York League of Conservation Voters. "Time and time again, Brian Foley has stood up to be counted as a friend of the environment, taking courageous and controversial stands to do what is right. That is the kind of leadership we need in Albany, and that is why we endorse Brian Foley as the next senator from the Third District."

In response to the endorsement, Supervisor Foley said: "I'm honored to have the support of the New York League of Conservation Voters as we move forward fighting for the working families of Islip and Brookhaven. Together in Brookhaven we took on the special interests and became a leader in energy efficiency and land preservation in Long Island. Together, we must take that same determination to change the status quo and fight for what is right to Albany."

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The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, policy making and political action organization that works to make environmental protection a top priority with elected officials, decision makers, and voters by evaluating incumbent performance and endorsing and electing environmental leaders to office in New York State.