• NYLCV testifies in support of expanding green infrastructure

    On Wednesday, October 20th, our Associate for NYC Programs testified at a New York City Council Oversight Hearing where he advocated for expanding implementation of green infrastructure to help prevent Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO). CSO's cause over 27 billion gallons of raw sewage and polluted water to be dumped into the New York Harbor alone each year and expanding green infrastructure will help us to fight that pollution.

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  • NYLCV's Latest Endorsements

    The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green has announced its latest round of endorsements in the 2021 general election cycle, endorsing five candidates in New York City, Long Island and Westchester. This year, 270 candidates sought NYLCV’s endorsement, a record number, and the League has endorsed 107 candidates across the state.

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

    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 the Build Back Better Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

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PFAS Update: Urging Senate Majority Leader Schumer to make Clean Water A Priority
Recently, NYLCV joined a letter urging Senator Schumer to adopt policies from the INVEST Act, which provides necessary funding to remove toxic “PFAS” chemicals from our drinking water.
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Our 2021 General Election Endorsements
Today we are announcing our endorsements for New York City and Westchester candidates for the 2021 General Election. We endorsed
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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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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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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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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 Testifies at City Council Budget Hearing
NYLCV NYC Program Associate Carlos Castell Croke testified at the City Council Finance Committee Executive Budget hearing. We advocated for funding for parks as well as staffing in critical environmental offices.
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