• Promise and Prudence for U.S. Polluter Import Fee

    Earlier this month, U.S. Senate Democrats proposed a polluter import fee that would target imports from nations lacking progressive climate policies. There is an abundance of hope that this fee will make strides in international climate discussion and promote emissions reductions.

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  • Eric Adams' Environmental Promises

    Eric Adams narrowly defeated Kathryn Garcia in the New York City Democratic primary. Adams says New York City should globally lead by example in the face of climate adversity, so what has he promised and what can we hold him responsible for?

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  • PFAS Update: Urging Senate Majority Leader Schumer to make Clean Water A Priority

    While infrastructure bills are being debated in Washington DC, NYLCV is working hard to make sure that the NY delegation delivers outcomes that include big wins for the environment. Recently, NYLCV joined a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer to make clean drinking water a priority.

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NYLCV Advocates for Strong Federal Climate Agenda
NYLCV is working to hold Congress accountable to the climate, clean energy, justice, and jobs commitments made in President Biden’s original Build Back Better proposal for America's economic and climate recovery in a post-COVID world.
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Did NYC Prioritize the Environment in the FY22 Budget?
Approved on June 30, the Recovery Budget represents the City’s largest spreadsheet ever, including $14 billion in federal aid and a $10.5 billion increase from the economic challenges of FY21. As we carefully exit the COVID-19 pandemic, reaffirming our climate commitment through the FY22 budget is essential.
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Support grows for building the Gateway Tunnel
The Gateway Tunnel project, which would fix rail infrastructure under the Hudson River, is making headway in the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Buttigieg. NYLCV supports the project because it would improve mass transit and reduce pollution.
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Strategic Communications Advisor
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our staff as Strategic Communications Advisor. This position will take the lead on planning and carrying out the organization’s internal and external communications, working closely with the President, policy, political, and development staff to market NYLCV’s brand and message through multiple communications channels and strategies, including both earned and social media. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is flexible, entrepreneurial, media- and tech-savvy, and a superior written and oral communicator.
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NYLCVApproved Candidates Win, Other Primary Election Results Still Pending
We're excited to share that our endorsed candidate for Albany Mayor, Kathy Sheehan, and East Hampton Supervisor, Peter Van Scoyoc, won their primaries! Some results in New York City are still pending. 
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Help Volunteer to CleanUp NYC Parks!
Parks will play an invaluable role in restoring New York to its pre-pandemic charisma and well-being, while also serving their important environmental functions--as urban canopies, air quality filters, stormwater collectors, carbon sinks, and habitats for native wildlife. You can help keep parks clean by signing up to volunteer.
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2021 State Legislative Session Wraps Up With a Few Environmental Victories
For environmentalists, this session brought some major wins, but unfortunately, the session ended with a lot still to do to fight climate change.
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NYLCV joins coalition to protect forests
With the goal of a healthy, resilient, equitable, and just New York City in mind, our partners at The Nature Conservancy organized The Forest for All NYC coalition of nearly 50 organizations and 70 participants, including NYLCV. The group is dedicated to the protection and long-term resilience of NYC’s more than 7 million trees.
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