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Congestion pricing, which was scheduled to start June 30, would require vehicles entering Manhattan’s central business district (CBD), between 60th street to the southern tip of Manhattan, to pay varying tolls based on the vehicle type and the day and time of entrance. The tolls were expected to raise $1 billion a year, which when bonded would add $15 billion to the MTA’s current mass transit capital budget. This would help the MTA modernize, improve and add services to its overall public transportation system, creating easier and more sustainable public access to the CBD by enhancing bus and subway service and adding more and safer bike lanes.

New York League of Conservation Voters and Sprague Operating Resources LLC hosted a press conference today to celebrate the availability of renewable diesel at the Sprague Fuel Terminal in Rensselaer, NY which will service trucking companies and wholesalers in the Upstate Region. Earlier this year, Sprague opened New York City’s first retail fuel station dispensing renewable diesel supplied from Sprague’s NYC Bronx Terminal. Renewable diesel affords an immediate reduction of greenhouse gasses, particulate matter small particles, and NOx emissions. The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in New York. Low-carbon fuel options for existing vehicles will immediately cut transportation emissions and help New York meet its bold climate goals.

We are deeply disappointed that the final days of the legislative session descended into a battle to rescue congestion pricing after Governor Hochul paused the program just week’s before it was set to begin. We are firmly committed to seeing congestion pricing implemented and we salute the courage of our state representatives for standing up and saying no to the governor's attempt to bailout this misguided decision. The 2024 session was not without bright spots. We were thrilled to see the Senate and Assembly pass the Suffolk County Water Restoration Act, an NYLCV Scorecard bill which empowers county residents to address a decades-long water crisis.  The other NYLCV Scorecard bills passed by both chambers were Electric Vehicle Charging In Public Lots, NY Wildlife Crossing Act, Expansion of the Food Donation and Scraps Program, and the NYC Green Roof Tax Abatement. 

The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green is proud to announce their support for ten new candidates across the state, bringing their total list of bipartisan endorsements for the 2024 election to 114. "As we face more and more extreme weather events and prepare for another summer of record-breaking heat, the environment and climate change are poised to be pivotal election issues in 2024,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe. “We are thrilled to endorse this slate of candidates for elected office and we are confident they will be strong advocates for clean energy, green jobs, and a healthier future, and we urge voters to support them in their upcoming election."

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our staff as Development Manager. This position works closely with the Development team to assist with all aspects of our fundraising activities for the organization.

(May 23, 2024) - Today is a great day for the people of Suffolk County. After decades of enduring nitrogen-polluted ground and surface waters and with so many homes in need of a septic system replacement or a transition to sewers, the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act will finally empower residents to comprehensively address this public health crisis in their communities. Water quality is a long-standing top priority for the League and we are proud to have joined with residents and elected officials, along with business, labor, and environmental groups in uniting behind this 2024 NYLCV Scorecard bill.

New Yorkers across the state - from the North Country to the Hudson Valley - went to the polls on

As the post-budget legislative session continues in Albany, lawmakers in both the State Senate and Assembly passed three NYLCV Scorecard