A Mixed Bag for the Environment in New York State’s New Budget
…of the budget as well as other legislation to combat climate change and protect our, air, water, health, and open space. Until then, here’s a rundown of how our priorities…
NYLCV Hosts Panel on Key Zoning Proposal
…support,” said Garodnick. “We need government to be an asset, not an obstacle.” For a more detailed explanation of the City of Yes Carbon Neutrality plan, see this NYLCV article….
Groups Advocate for Infrastructure Improvements in MTA Capital Plan
…$1.1 billion annually to fund public transportation. The MTA is currently working on their next five-year capital agenda, which will be released this fall. NYLCV, along with other groups including…
Readdressing Lead in Public School Drinking Water
…with “lead-free” pipes. Under current federal law (Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300-g-6 (d)), pipes composed of less than 0.25% lead can be considered “lead-free.” Presently, public schools…
NYLCV and Partners Send Letter on E-Scooters to Speaker Johnson
…lives on the line every day. However, we are concerned that when non-essential businesses begin to reopen, many commuters will drive private automobiles or rely on for-hire vehicles out of…
New Legislation Aims to Support Clean Water in New York
…in places with excess nutrients, lots of sunlight, low-water or low-flow conditions, and warm temperatures. They produce biotoxins that can cause illness, irritation, and viruses in humans and animals. Under…
NYLCV Partners with Environmental Groups to Push for Direct Sales of Electric Vehicles
…electricity system by 2040, and committed to the goals of 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from 1990 levels by 2030, and 85% by 2050. On top of this,…
Tyquana Henderson
…State Governor Andrew Cuomo, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYS Senator Leroy Comrie, Assemblymembers Jeffrion Aubry, Cathy Nolan, Michelle Titus and Vivian Cook, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, NYC Councilmembers…
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