• Rep. Higgins, State Senator Tim Kennedy Joins Labor, Environment and Health Groups to Call for Federal Funding for Electric School Buses

    Buffalo, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Brian Higgins and New York State Senator Tim Kennedy joined labor, environment, and health groups at First Student Bus Company to call for federal funding for electric school buses in

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  • The Vote for Environmental Rights is Coming to New York 

    This November, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on the Environmental Rights Amendment as proposition 2 on this year’s ballot. The proposed amendment to the New York State Constitution states that “each person shall have the right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.”

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  • NYC Council Boldly Moves on Electric Buses, Climate Adaptation Planning

    It was a busy day for the city council as Intro 455-A, a local law to mandate electric school buses, and Intro 1620-A, a local law to create a citywide climate adaptation plan, were brought to a vote and passed! Both bills were voted for on Thursday, October 7, 2021, and work towards building a more climate-resilient New York City. 

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Director of Programs (NYLCV's Education Fund)
The Director of Programs is responsible for program management, oversight and reporting, as well as working with the Development Department for prospecting, soliciting, and cultivating corporate and foundation support.
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NYC School Bus Coalition Rallies In Support of Electric School Buses
On September 30th, 2021 at 11:00 am the NYC Clean School Bus Coalition hosted a rally on the steps of Tweed Courthouse to show the widespread support for Intro 455 and electric school buses.
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NYLCV's Latest Endorsements
NYLCV has announced its latest round of endorsements in the 2021 general election cycle, endorsing 12 candidates for local elections across New York. This year, 270 candidates sought the endorsement, a record number. NYLCV Gives Green is endorsing in 100 races across the state, the most ever for municipal elections in the organization’s history.
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NYLCV Releases 2021 State Environmental Scorecard
The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) released its 2021 Environmental Scorecard, which scores State Legislators based on their support for environmental legislation.
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NYLCV-Organized Community Art Activation called for Climate Action After Ida Devastates NYC
Days after Hurricane Ida ripped through New York, NYLCV teamed up with a local artist to participate in a community art activation connecting New York’s urgent need to address local climate threats with the stories of the people and communities who are already impacted by the climate crisis. 
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Adapting the City for Climate Change
With power outages and flooding across the city, Hurricane Ida’s impact highlights the need for New York City to strengthen its infrastructure, especially as climate change becomes a greater threat.
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Biking Electrically (and Equitably) Through the Boroughs
Citi Bike provides a sustainable way to travel the Big Apple and the pedal-assisted e-bikes offer an accessible option for more people and longer distances. With this in mind, Citi Bike electrification presents an opportunity to promote environmental justice, public health, equity, equality, and reliability for New Yorkers. 
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Paving the Road for Congestion Pricing
As New York begins to emerge stronger from the pandemic, congestion pricing is needed now more than ever. By reducing vehicular pollution and improving public transportation, we can minimize the impact of climate change, enable public transportation to be the crux of the city’s commuting system, and allow the economy to flourish.
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