NYLCV Joins Albany County Legislature to Promote Historic Green Benefits
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.
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NYLCV Gives Green Announces Seven New Endorsements for Suffolk County Legislature; Withholds Support for Anti-Clean Water Majority
The New York League of Conservation Voters is proud to announce endorsements for eight candidates for the Suffolk County Legislature. Following the failure of county lawmakers to pass the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act, the New York League of Conservation Voters believes a new direction is needed on Long Island and that it’s time to elect a majority who will prioritize the health of its residents. 
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‘Getting 97 Done’: New York City Sets New guidelines for Local Law 97
Last week Mayor Eric Adams launched the "Getting 97 Done" plan, aimed at cutting harmful carbon emissions from the city's large buildings. At the heart of this strategy is the implementation of Local Law 97, a groundbreaking law passed in 2019 with the goal of helping achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Local Law 97, which was a major step in NYC's effort to combat climate change, mandates that the city's large buildings reduce their greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
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New York State Needs More EV Charging Infrastructure
It’s a rather simple proposition: For New York State to decarbonize its transportation sector, which is essential to meeting our climate goals, the state must drastically increase its number of EV charging stations.
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Key Environmental Legislation Awaits Governor Hochul’s Signature
NYLCV is urging the governor to sign several bills that passed in the 2023 Legislative Session that will make for a cleaner environment and more sustainable New York. These include measures that would help ensure clean drinking water, provide oversight of the state’s waterways, protect food sources, and plan for more EV charging infrastructure.
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A Clean Energy Future Depends on NY HEAT
The Home Energy Affordable Transition Act will enable gas utilities to comply with New York’s climate law while helping customers switch to affordable and reliable zero-emissions heating and cooling. The bill will ensure affordability by capping costs for low-income customers and avoiding billions in costly new infrastructure investments.
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New York Ramps Up Planning for Congestion Pricing
By Peter Aronson As final plans for congestion pricing begin to take shape, the New York League of Conservation Voters
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NYC Council Passes Laws on Lead and Bike Infrastructure, Skip the Stuff Goes Into Effect
The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) applauds the New York City Council for recently passing four important environmental laws, three to reduce lead-paint poisoning in the city and a fourth to require that the city establish an on-line interactive map for the city’s bike routes.
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