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There are many provisions in hundreds of pages in the House and Senate tax reform bills and the debate over the corporate tax rate, state and local tax deduction, and the individual mandate on healthcare has been sucking up much of the oxygen in the room. The legislation also includes a number of other measures that are flying under the radar and would have a negative impact on the environment.

Last Wednesday evening at CUNY Law School in Queens, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held its

With environmental progress stalled or moving backwards in Washington since last year's election, it is exhilarating to see New Yorkers turning out in local elections to defend allies and elect a new generation of environmental leaders.

The New York City Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) proposed commercial organics regulations were heard at a public hearing last week,

Yesterday, the New York City Council heard Intro-1661, championed by Council Member Espinal, to create a comprehensive urban agriculture plan for New York City. We are excited by the possibilities and Adriana Espinoza represented NYLCV at the hearing, testifying in support of the bill.

On Election Day 2017, New York State voters will be asked to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal #3. Environmental groups across the state support Prop 3. Learn more and pledge to Vote YES!

though New York and many other states along the Atlantic coast have bounced back from Sandy’s devastation -- which required a total federal aid package of $50.5 billion -- there is still a lot of work to be done.