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The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green has announced its latest round of endorsements in the 2021 general election cycle, endorsing five candidates in New York City, Long Island and Westchester. This year, 270 candidates sought NYLCV’s endorsement, a record number, and the League has endorsed 107 candidates across the state.

This November, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on the Environmental Rights Amendment as proposition 2 on this year’s ballot. The proposed amendment to the New York State Constitution states that “each person shall have the right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.”

It was a busy day for the city council as Intro 455-A, a local law to mandate electric school buses, and Intro 1620-A, a local law to create a citywide climate adaptation plan, were brought to a vote and passed! Both bills were voted for on Thursday, October 7, 2021, and work towards building a more climate-resilient New York City. 

NYLCV has announced its latest round of endorsements in the 2021 general election cycle, endorsing 12 candidates for local elections across New York. This year, 270 candidates sought the endorsement, a record number. NYLCV Gives Green is endorsing in 100 races across the state, the most ever for municipal elections in the organization’s history.

The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) released its 2021 Environmental Scorecard, which scores State Legislators based on their support for environmental legislation.