News

New York Voters Say Yes to the Environment!

New York voters turned out on Election Day to deliver a resounding victory for the environment! Voters approved Proposition 1, the $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act, and elected environmental champions up and down the ballot.

About Us

Photo: C. Centabar

NYLCV is the only statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean water, clean air, renewable energy and open space through political action. We’re non-partisan, pragmatic and effective.

WHAT WE DO

EVALUATE

We evaluate the performance of elected officials

ENDORSE

We endorse candidates who care about the environment

ELECT

We campaign for the passage of laws and candidates

Learn more about NYLCV

Meet our STATE BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Avella

Steven C. Russo

Steven C.
Russo

Chairman of the Board

Jon Robert Del Giorno

Jon Robert
Del Giorno

Lisa Linden

Gail S. Port

Jonathan Drescher

Jonathan
Drescher

See the entire state board See our regional board members

Meet the NYLCV STAFF

Julie Tighe

Joshua Klainberg

Joshua
Klainberg

Senior Vice President

Marla Klinger

Vice President of Development

Patrick McClellan

Patrick
McClellan

Policy Director

Nia Rhodes Jackson

Nia
Rhodes Jackson

Senior Director of Programs

Devin Callahan

Communications Director

Andrew Williams

Andrew
Williams

Deputy State Policy Director

Emily Poole

Development and Events Associate

Caroline Hahn

Program Associate

Casey
Petrashek

Deputy Director of Politics

Alia Soomro

Deputy Director for New York City Policy

Digital Organizer

Matthew Salton

Federal Campaigns Manager

Stay CONNECTED