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New York City Council Passes Landmark Legislation to Invest in Sustainability on Rikers Island
The recently-passed Renewable Rikers Act, by Councilman Constantinides, repurposes Rikers Island for renewable energy generation and battery storage.
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Mayor de Blasio Announces More Bike Lanes and Permanent Open Streets in his State of the City Address
Mayor de Blasio recently put out his 2021 State of the City Address. He mentioned climate and his commitments in his last year to reducing emissions, improving transportation, and electrification.
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Our City Council Endorsements in Upcoming Special Elections
We are pleased to announce our endorsements for the upcoming City Council special elections.
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Our Report Calls on NY to Get More Lead Out of School Drinking Water
We are excited to release our new report “5 is the New 15” about how strengthening the 2016 Safe School Drinking
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NYLCV Testifies at Joint State Budget Hearing
At a budget hearing, our Policy Director Patrick McClellan called for more investment in environmental programs and advocated for policies that will reduce emissions like a clean fuel standard.
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Tackling Air Quality in NYC
The NYC Council Committee on Environmental Protection recently held a hearing to discuss air quality and three bills that seek to improve it. NYLCV testified in support of the bills.
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Our Priorities for Westchester
We are excited to release our 2021-2022 Westchester Policy Agenda. We will focus our advocacy and programming on combating climate
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Rethinking Single-Use Plastics in New York City
In an effort to reduce the needless waste produced by foodservice disposables, the New York City Council is considering two bills that could enforce new regulations for single-use foodservice products. NYLCV supports the passage of both bills and other policies that discourage the use of single-use plastics in New York.
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