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Congestion pricing, which was scheduled to start June 30, would require vehicles entering Manhattan’s central business district (CBD), between 60th street to the southern tip of Manhattan, to pay varying tolls based on the vehicle type and the day and time of entrance. The tolls were expected to raise $1 billion a year, which when bonded would add $15 billion to the MTA’s current mass transit capital budget. This would help the MTA modernize, improve and add services to its overall public transportation system, creating easier and more sustainable public access to the CBD by enhancing bus and subway service and adding more and safer bike lanes.

The New York City Council has proposed a controversial new bill — nicknamed the “Rotten Apple Bill” — that would require property owners to take on the task and expense of replacing all of their building’s lead water service lines within the next ten years, costing them thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. Prior to today’s New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts hearing, the New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning (NYCCELP) — a group in support of responsible lead service line replacement — held a press conference to oppose the bill.

New York League of Conservation Voters and Sprague Operating Resources LLC hosted a press conference today to celebrate the availability of renewable diesel at the Sprague Fuel Terminal in Rensselaer, NY which will service trucking companies and wholesalers in the Upstate Region. Earlier this year, Sprague opened New York City’s first retail fuel station dispensing renewable diesel supplied from Sprague’s NYC Bronx Terminal. Renewable diesel affords an immediate reduction of greenhouse gasses, particulate matter small particles, and NOx emissions. The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in New York. Low-carbon fuel options for existing vehicles will immediately cut transportation emissions and help New York meet its bold climate goals.

We are deeply disappointed that the final days of the legislative session descended into a battle to rescue congestion pricing after Governor Hochul paused the program just week’s before it was set to begin. We are firmly committed to seeing congestion pricing implemented and we salute the courage of our state representatives for standing up and saying no to the governor's attempt to bailout this misguided decision. The 2024 session was not without bright spots. We were thrilled to see the Senate and Assembly pass the Suffolk County Water Restoration Act, an NYLCV Scorecard bill which empowers county residents to address a decades-long water crisis.  The other NYLCV Scorecard bills passed by both chambers were Electric Vehicle Charging In Public Lots, NY Wildlife Crossing Act, Expansion of the Food Donation and Scraps Program, and the NYC Green Roof Tax Abatement. 

The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green is proud to announce their support for ten new candidates across the state, bringing their total list of bipartisan endorsements for the 2024 election to 114. "As we face more and more extreme weather events and prepare for another summer of record-breaking heat, the environment and climate change are poised to be pivotal election issues in 2024,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe. “We are thrilled to endorse this slate of candidates for elected office and we are confident they will be strong advocates for clean energy, green jobs, and a healthier future, and we urge voters to support them in their upcoming election."

A day after NYC issued its first air quality alert of the year, and less than a year after apocalyptic orange skies blanketed our city as we endured the hottest year on record, I am shocked and dismayed that the governor is turning her back on congestion pricing.

EPA awards additional $95,815,000 for 355 electric school buses across the state. Announcement comes one week after school districts across

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