Last week, the New Yorkers for Clean Air coalition, alongside legislators and community advocates, gathered in Albany to demand immediate action from Governor Kathy Hochul on the overdue cap-and-invest rules. After retreating from her signature climate policy, the coalition is calling on the Governor to stop delaying and start holding polluters accountable by advancing a program that will significantly reduce harmful emissions and improve public health. Cap-and-invest is New York’s bold initiative to invest in infrastructure that reduces pollution, improves public health, and powers our clean energy future. By setting enforceable limits on emissions and funding renewable energy, modern infrastructure, and energy affordability programs, this initiative will create jobs, lower energy bills, build stronger communities, and secure cleaner air for generations to come.

NYLCV is seeking a Policy & Communications Associate to support legislative and advocacy efforts. This part-time, temporary role will focus on policy research, stakeholder engagement, and communications related to NYLCV’s policy priorities. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a background in environmental policy, legislative affairs, or public relations.

NYLCV is seeking a dedicated Programs & Communications Organizer to assist with community outreach and advocacy efforts. This part-time, temporary role will support programs related to offshore wind, clean water, and voter engagement.

The New York League of Conservation Voters and NYLCV Education Fund (NYLCV/EF) released their 2025 New York City Policy Agenda today. The agenda comes in advance of the League’s 2025 non-partisan Mayoral Forum on the Environment, which will be held on March 6 at NYU Skirball theater.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Politics, the NYLCV Long Island Political Manager will play a critical role in the organization for the 2025 political cycle.

How can parks improve the lives of city residents? A surprisingly large body of research provides answers. Does investing in parks improve residents' lives? Does it cause people to walk more, reduce stress, and improve fitness? Does it improve air quality, thereby reducing the risk of respiratory disease? Are people happier in a visually green environment? Do improved parks improve residents’ sense of community and belongingness? Do green spaces decrease the incidence of crime? Do green spaces increase property values? Or is it all of the above?

As we enter a new year and new era in Washington, NYLCV is committed to an aggressive 2025 federal agenda that highlights clean energy, clean water, land conservation, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable transportation, and funding for all federal agencies that impact the government’s fight against climate change.

Our Gala brings together elected and public officials, business leaders, environmentalists, and philanthropists to support our efforts to fight climate change, conserve land and water, and protect public health across NY.