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For New York to transition to a clean energy economy, we can’t just talk about projects, we need to deliver.

By Peter Aronson Last week’s announcement by Gov. Kathy Hochul that New York State was making the largest state investment

Few things are as important as protecting our food crops. That’s why we are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act, which was passed by the New York State Legislature earlier this year. The bill (A. 7640/S. 1856-A) would prohibit the sale of certain pesticides that kill pollinators, primarily honey bees. The loss of bees and other pollinators means fewer crops are pollinated, resulting in crop loss across the state. 

As national attention focuses this week on lead poisoning and its various causes, NYLCV continues to prioritize this public health crisis through advocacy and education. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week may last for only seven days, but the League’s work to eradicate this all-to-preventable condition never stops. From the Lead Pipes Right to Know Act, to our groundbreaking report on lead service lines in NYC, to our update on lead in public school drinking water, to educational resources, to a celebration of NYLCV Senior VP and lead poisoning prevention warrior Josh Klainberg, here's a recap of our latest work.

The New York League of Conservation Voters PAC (NYLCV PAC) and the New York State Laborers (NYS LIUNA) are joining forces to launch a powerful six-figure independent expenditure to educate voters on the significance of The Clean Water Plan and the reasons behind its obstruction. The planned six-figure expenditure includes a robust mail and digital campaign in opposition to Dominick Thorne, R-District 7; Manuel Esteban, R-District 16; and Stephanie Bontempi, R-District 18. The campaign aims to inform voters on the significance of The Clean Water Plan and encourage them to hold their legislators accountable for killing it. "What the Majority did was unconscionable, breaking a longtime streak of bipartisan support for clean water programs. Furthermore, they have subverted the democratic process. We aim to make sure that voters know why these dirty water politicians should be ousted from office.” said Joshua Klainberg, Senior Vice President, NYLCV PAC.

NYLCV Gives Green is excited to announce the final round of endorsements for the 2023 election cycle. With a total of 17 new endorsements, the League is proud to support candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to fighting climate change and promoting smart environmental policies. In this latest round, the League is endorsing candidates for legislative and executive offices in the Capital Region, Westchester County, New York City, and on Long Island.

On September 15, NYLCV President Julie Tighe joined  Chairman Andrew Joyce and other members of the Albany County Legislature for a press conference to highlight the green benefits available to Albany County residents, and New Yorkers more broadly, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.