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We campaign for the passage of laws and candidatesHaving passed the halfway point of 2022, we at NYLCV plan to continue pursuing our goals for creating a sustainable
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The 2022 legislative session saw huge wins for New York State’s environment with the Assembly and Senate having shown their commitment to protecting New York’s health and environment. This year both houses passed major legislation covering Land Conservation, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste, Public Health and Electrification. These bills are incredibly important to making our State a more healthy and sustainable place to live. We encourage Governor Hochul to sign these great bills into law!
Learn MoreRecently, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin came to a surprise agreement on legislation known as the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.” With $369 billion in climate spending proposed in this bill, it is the single biggest climate investment in the history of the federal government. According to Senator Schumer, ““By a wide margin, this legislation will be the greatest pro-climate legislation that has ever been passed by Congress.
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At a hearing held by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 28, a key bill on greenways was discussed. Intro 291, a bill sponsored by Carlina Rivera and Chair Brooks-Powers, would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to create a master plan for New York City’s greenways and to regularly engage with communities regarding proposed changes, updates, or repair work to greenway sections.
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