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We cannot drive our way out of the climate crisis, which is why congestion pricing has been a long time

By Grace Prince This week, the State Assembly returns for what is expected to be two more days of legislative

Today marks a significant milestone in New York City's journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. The New York

The New York League of Conservation Voters commends Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Senator Parker, and all Senators who overwhelmingly voted in favor of this NYLCV scorecard bill, as it marks a clear and steadfast commitment to taking swift action to combat climate change. We turn next to the Assembly and urge them to bring this bill through the legislature.

Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Didi Barrett held a rally in the Capitol building to advocate for legislation to increase New York’s offshore wind goals. S. 6327/A. 7407 would increase the State’s current goal of 9 gigawatts (GW) of offshore energy by 2035 to 9.9 GW and establish three new ambitious targets: 15.8 GW by 2040, 18 GW by 2045, and 20 GW by 2050.

The New York State fiscal year budget has passed with some significant environmental wins. Now, we are turning our attention to our post-budget legislative priorities, and in the coming weeks we will be asking you and all New Yorkers to write their state legislators in support of several environmental measures.

“NYLCV is the place to be,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told the crowd in his keynote address at NYLCV's 2023 Gala. NYLCV raised more than $1.2 million and welcomed over 800 guests to the annual celebration held at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Gov. Kathy Hochul were also on hand to help celebrate a year of momentous environmental accomplishments. The League honored Posillico Inc. for its environmental commitment.