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The long-delayed project to build a new tunnel under the Hudson River for train travel between New York and New Jersey is moving forward, with billions in funding recently announced from the federal government. A well-functioning railroad for New York City commuters and the greater Northeast Corridor is critical to getting fossil-fuel-burning automobiles off the road, which translates into cleaner air and improved public health.
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We at the New York League of Conservation Voters Congratulate Governor Hochul for being the first duly elected woman to hold the office of Governor of New York State! Governor Hochul continues to make history as the first woman Governor of New York, but also by her bold support of the environment and is a national leader in the fight against climate change.
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We are seeking a highly organized individual to join our staff as Special Assistant. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is highly organized, meticulously attentive to details, and able to work in a fast paced environment.
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New York voters turned out on Election Day to deliver a resounding victory for the environment! Voters approved Proposition 1, the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, and elected environmental champions up and down the ballot, led by our great, green statewide trifecta of Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
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New York State Laborers, League of Women Voters, and other civic and advocacy groups joined the New York League of Conservation Voters, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Trust for Public Land, and other environmental groups on November 3 to demonstrate support for the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act (Proposition 1) and urge New York voters to vote ‘yes’ on November 8.
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NYLCV is hiring a Community Organizer to broaden our reach and connect with communities located in or near NYLCV’s top priority campaigns and projects. The Community Organizer will use grassroots and digital tools to advance our campaigns and strategy in these areas and build relationships with community members, groups, and stakeholders relating to our ongoing and future projects.
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According to health officials, there is no level of lead in the body that is known to be without harmful effects. That is why NYLCV is urging everyone - homeowners, health care providers, businesses, politicians, educators, etc. - to participate in the federal government’s upcoming National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), which will be held Oct. 23-29, with wide dissemination of information and a series of topic-focused releases and webinars to spread awareness and lead to community and legislative action.
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The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV), as a part of the Preserve Plum Island Coalition (PPIC), urges President Biden to proclaim Plum Island a National Monument, which would give this haven of biodiversity and history permanent federal protection. Plum Island is an 843-acre federally-owned island located near the tip of Long Island’s North Fork. The island is a site of historical and ecological importance.
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