A group of environmental advocates, including NYLCV, and elected officials held a press conference to call on the State Legislature to pass legislation that would make it easier for New Yorkers to purchase electric vehicles directly from manufacturers. NYLCV supports the legislation because it would encourage the growth of emission-free transportation.
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The New York City Council last week passed legislation to restrict food-service establishments from giving out single-use plastic straws, except upon request. This will cut the city’s plastic output that reaches our landfills and oceans.
Learn MoreNYLCV and other environmental groups sent a letter to NYSERDA asking that NYERDA approved as much renewable energy as is
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Mayor de Blasio’s recent announcement about a commitment to school bus electrification is a monumental step towards our goal. However, there is still more work to be done in order to ensure that this commitment is upheld by the next mayor and that it is codified into law.
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Publication
We are excited to publish our inaugural Annual Report so that we can provide a progress report on our advocacy, programmatic, and development goals.
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We are happy to announce our first round of endorsements for Borough President and City Council candidates in the upcoming
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There has recently been a push to protect 30% of our lands by 2030. Nationally, the Biden Administration committed to this goal in January and legislation at the state level would codify the goal.
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We hope you can join us for our Annual Gala - and this year we're planning to be in person
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