Our Endorsements For The 2008 Primary Elections

Our 2008 "green" primary slate encompasses congressional and state legislative candidates who have shown their mettle and determination to fight for New York's environment. Please lend them your support during the primary elections on Sept. 9, 2008 -- and help us elect green candidates now and in the general election by donating to the Climate Action PAC.
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NYLCV Endorses Mike McMahon For Congress

Mike McMahon with NYLCV President Marcia BystrynMike McMahon's credentials in transportation, open space preservation, recycling and environmental justice are unrivaled in the race for the 13th Congressional District in Staten Island and southwest Brooklyn. As chairman of the City Council's Solid Waste and Sanitation Committee, he has played a pivotal role in virtually every major piece of environmental legislation in New York City. NYLCV is confident that the foresight, determination and the courage that Mike McMahon has shown around environmental issues in the City Council will also be the hallmarks of his tenure in Congress.


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Join Our Campaign For A Greener New York City

In 2009, every citywide elected official in New York City and most of the City Council will be term-limited out of office. How can we guarantee that the next generation of city leaders will keep the Big Apple on the road to becoming the "Green Apple"? Through NYLCV's drive to recruit 100,000 "Eco-Voters" - that's how. We've been taking our message on the road in all five boroughs, spreading the message about green politics and choices ahead. Won't you join our fight for a GreeNYC?
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NYLCV President: Washington Must Step Up Transit Aid

NYLCV President Marcia Bystryn joins elected officials, labor leaders and environmentalists in calling for federal assistance.This summer, politicians have talked about a 'gas tax holiday' to help working and middle-class Americans afford to drive. How about a little help for mass transit commuters, too? NYLCV is calling on Congress to provide immediate funding for mass transit expansion and immediate fuel subsidies for public transit.
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Gansevoort Deal Ends Impasse Over Waste

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NYLCV Applauds Agreement On Solid Waste Plan

A new waste transfer station on this site will move New York City's waste off the streets and onto barges.The New York League of Conservation Voters, the political voice for New York's environmental community, welcomed an agreement between state legislative leaders and Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will allow for the construction and operation of a waste-transfer station on Manhattan's West Side. The deal underscores how land-use challenges can be addressed creatively, by integrating vital infrastructure while protecting open space and recreational use.
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Assembly Transpo Committee Kills Bus Lane Enforcement Bill

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Remembering Clare Beckhardt

Clare Beckhardt was NYLCV's first executive director.The New York League of Conservation Voters warmly remembers Clare Beckhardt, who passed away on June 5, at age 77. Mrs. Beckhardt was one of NYLCV's founding members, having served on its board of directors since its inception in 1989 and worked as the League's first executive director. She was also widely regarded for her passionate advocacy of parks and environmental education for young people.
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Photo Gallery From Our 2008 Spring Gala

Craig Cogut, left, of Pegasus Capital Advisors, with NYLCV Chair Charles WarrenNYLCV is pleased to present this photo scrapbook from our May 29 Spring Gala. Thank you again to our honorees, sponsors and many guests for making this a record-breaking benefit for the League.

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Celebrating A Greener New York Gala Draws Record Crowd

Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, our 2008 Environmentalist of the YearMore than 500 environmentalists, policy makers, elected officials, business leaders and labor organizers turned out for NYLCV's 13^th annual spring gala, held at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City.
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