The NYC Council Committee on Environmental Protection recently held a hearing to discuss air quality and three bills that seek to improve it. NYLCV testified in support of the bills.
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The economic impact of COVID-19 has led New York City to delay or abandon key aspects of its plan to fight climate change.
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The New York City Council recently passed three pieces of micro mobility legislation that will help to expand transportation options, decrease traffic congestion, and reduce emissions.
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The drastic cuts to New York City Department of Sanitation’s budget, which NYLCV strongly opposed and advocated against, have nearly halted its composting efforts. But there are still a few ways to continue composting during the pandemic.
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Recently passed legislation requiring more rigorous lead testing in New York City has a dangerous loophole which must be addressed.
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Last week, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council finalized the City budget, which drastically cuts environmental programs that are needed to combat climate change and fight for climate justice.
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With children spending more time indoors in unsafe housing and with well visits to doctors on the decline, the risk of exposure to lead may be rising. NYLCV and its allies recently sent a letter to NYC leaders urging them to remain vigilant and to consider not cutting this public health program.
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