Latest News: New York City

It looks like select bus service, the city's version of bus rapid transit, in New York City is hitting another series of roadblocks. For starters, the cost has nearly doubled, and the anticipated timeline has skyrocketed from just one year to almost a decade.

Congressman Paul Tonko has been working with Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) to release legislation that would allow for a reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act and allocate funding over the next five years to be provided to local water-line improvements.

Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill this week that would provide tax credits for homeowners and landlords who replace lead-based infrastructure in their buildings. The proposed legislation would expand existing tax credits, and be available to any homeowner making $110,000 or less annually.

Residents are submitting their own plan for the East Harlem rezoning, through an effort led by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. The rezoning process, part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's Affordable Housing Plan, raised a few alarms after its announcement.

New York City's most notorious source of pollution has finally gone by the wayside. In an announcement last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed that the city has completely rid itself of heating fuel No. 6, a highly toxic oil long used to keep buildings warm during the winter.

In partnership with Community League of the Heights (CLOTH), NYLCV led a campaign in 2014 for the Green159 Initiative. This initiative is focused on the greening of affordable housing, educating consumers and residents on why they should pay attention to more than just their rent prices.

Without any equivocation, New York State swiftly announced it will continue to pursue President Barack Obama's clean power guidelines, despite a hold on the plan issued by the Supreme Court. The move reaffirms New York State's commitment to clean energy policy, at a time when the President's critical climate plan has essentially been paused.

On the evening of February 4, 2016, Mayor Bill de Blasio presented his third State of the City Speech. The speech, delivered in the Bronx, highlighted what he is doing to promote sustainability, green energy, and transportation initiatives.