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NYLCV Statement on Governor Phil Murphy's Lawsuit to Stop Congestion Pricing:
New York’s congestion pricing plan, which was just given the green light by the federal government, will at once protect public health, tackle climate pollution, and make much-needed investments in our public transit. Yet Governor Murphy, who claims to be an environmental champion, has gone the desperate route of litigation to stop this critical climate policy that has proven effective in every major city where it has been implemented. And it is particularly rich that the lawsuit comes on the heels of the New Jersey Transit voting to stick their head in the sand on a looming financial crisis that threatens the viability of the public transit system. When it comes to fighting climate change, investing in mass transit, and improving the daily commute for hundreds of thousands of people – many of them NJ residents – the contrast on the two sides of the Hudson could not be more stark: Governor Murphy is going to court while New York City goes to work.
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Report: An Estimated One in Five New Yorkers May Be Drinking Water from Lead Service Lines
According to a new report, No Excuses, NYC: Replace Lead Drinking Water Pipes Now, an estimated one in five New Yorkers, or 21% of the City’s residents, may be drinking water transported through lead service lines. The report also explains how the federal Lead and Copper Rule is not enough to protect from lead exposure; outlines the extent of the problem of lead service lines in New York City, including borough and neighborhood-wide data; identifies funding sources to pay for lead service line replacement; and examines Newark, New Jersey, as a case study for lead service line replacement.
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A Look at NY State’s Solid Waste Management Plan
By Peter Aronson In its effort to remain a national leader in its fight against climate change, New York State
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In New York City, Congestion Pricing Moves Forward as the FY24 Budget Takes Shape
It’s been a big couple weeks for the future of the MTA and its ridership, with New York City taking a
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On to November: A Strong Primary Showing for NYLCV Endorsed Candidates
Primary Election Day in New York State was a resounding victory for the environment as almost all the candidates endorsed by the New York League of Conservation Voters were victorious.
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NYLCV Statement on the Federal Government’s “Finding of No Significant Impact” for Congestion Pricing
We cannot drive our way out of the climate crisis, which is why congestion pricing has been a long time
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New Guidance Released for Clean Energy Tax Credits
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Treasury Department and IRS released proposed guidance on elective pay and transferability. Elective pay and transferability are the two credit delivery mechanisms provided by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to expand the reach of clean energy tax credits. Following the 60-day public comment period, Treasury and the IRS will issue their finalized guidance.
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Legislative Session Goes Into Overtime: NYLCV Bills on the Line
By Grace Prince This week, the State Assembly returns for what is expected to be two more days of legislative
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