2018-2019 Long Island Policy Agenda
…national and state parks to renowned beaches and waterways, like the Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay. Yet they are being threatened by development, pollution, and chronic underfunding. We must…
NYLCV To Albany: Get Lead Out of School Water!
…Fund remediation such as filters or new pipes Report school water testing annually, with results compiled by the State Department of Health Few schools currently test their water voluntarily, but…
NYS Schools & Required Water Testing
…their water systems. In response, parents, teachers, and environmental groups have been advocating for the implementation of a mandated testing system. Routine water testing is costly to already under-funded schools….
Lead Exposure and Prevention in NYC
…it, call 311 or report it online. Wash floors, windowsills, hands and toys often. Test your child’s blood for lead, especially at ages one and two. Sources: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/owners/Lead-Based-Paint.page https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/lead-poisoning-prevention.page http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/lead/lead-rep-cc-annual-17.pdf…
Advocates Seek Support of Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee Concerning Lead in Drinking Water
…levels found in schools, nor would they require remediation of water outlets found to have elevated lead levels. To combat the current threat the LCR poses to the health of…
New York State Needs More EV Charging Infrastructure
…it was allocating $29 million for building level 2 EV charging stations, under the Charge Ready NY 2.0 and Drive Clean Rebate Program. NYLCV supports this effort, but the state…
School Budget Votes Mark Another Milestone on the Road to an All-Electric School Bus Fleet
…electric school buses through their New York School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP), importantly with funding dedicated to underserved communities. By combining these funds with federal programs such as EPA’s Clean…
Local Focus: The League’s Central and Western NY Agenda
…fleets, adopting NY Stretch Energy Codes, training governmental staff on Energy Code Enforcement, converting street lights to LED, and implementing Unified Solar Permitting. Becoming a DEC-certified Climate Smart Community shows…
NYLCV is the only statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean water, clean air, renewable energy and open space through political action. We're non-partisan, pragmatic and effective.