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This election, after several years of legislative wrangling and uncertainty, Suffolk County voters finally will get an opportunity to vote

On Tuesday, October 8 – the 101st day since the pause – the Congestion Pricing Now coalition released “101 Reasons Why Governor Hochul’s Pause on Congestion Pricing is Hurting New Yorkers.” The list quantifies the ways this decision is harming New Yorkers, public health, the economy, public transportation, street safety, the environment, and the suburbs.

At this key moment in our fight against global warming, NYLCV is strongly encouraging the state’s Capital Program Review Board, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to support the MTA’s new capital plan.

The New York League of Conservation Voters is the only statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean

The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) Gives Green is proud to announce its final round of endorsements for the 2024 election cycle. NYLCV Gives Green is backing 14 additional candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing climate change and advancing forward-thinking environmental policies. These candidates are running for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, the New York State Senate, and the New York State Assembly. “As we near the end of another summer of record-breaking heat and devastating floods, it’s more clear than ever that voters are focused on the urgent need for climate action,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe. “We are excited to endorse this slate of impressive environmental champions, all of whom are committed to fighting for clean energy, green jobs, and a healthier future. With so much on the line this November, we urge voters to turn out and support our NYLCV-endorsed candidates up and down the ballot.”  With this announcement, the total number of NYLCV-endorsed candidates across New York now stands at 144. 

As New York City enters Climate Week, the NYC City Planning Commission is poised to vote on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (COYHO) zoning proposal—a plan designed to address NYC's housing shortage by encouraging a little more housing in every neighborhood, especially housing near mass transit. The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) strongly supports this proposal, which will not only improve housing accessibility and affordability for New Yorkers but also promises to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as we work to curtail the impacts of climate change.