New York League of Conservation Voters
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We are New York's only statewide environmental organization fighting for clean air, clean water, renewable energy & open space through political action.
NYC was just ranked as the second-best city in the world. Congestion pricing is part of the reason why.
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More good congestion pricing news below!
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More good congestion pricing news below!
The World's Best Cities
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November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NYC was just ranked as the second-best city in the world. Congestion pricing is part of the reason why.
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More good congestion pricing news below!
Read more: tinyurl.com/y9cw8kr2
More good congestion pricing news below!
Join us, @transalt.org, @familiesforsafestreets.org, @OpenPlans.org & others to demand council action on daylighting! Nov 12, 1.30pm #NYC City Hall.
Only 4 council meetings left to ban parking within 20 ft of intersections - making streets safer & clearer.
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Only 4 council meetings left to ban parking within 20 ft of intersections - making streets safer & clearer.
RSVP:
Rally to Demand Action on Daylighting · Transportation Alternatives
Join Transportation Alternatives, Open Plans, and more for a rally at the City Hall steps to demand council action on daylighting. There are only four council meetings until the end of the…
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November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Join us, @transalt.org, @familiesforsafestreets.org, @OpenPlans.org & others to demand council action on daylighting! Nov 12, 1.30pm #NYC City Hall.
Only 4 council meetings left to ban parking within 20 ft of intersections - making streets safer & clearer.
RSVP:
Only 4 council meetings left to ban parking within 20 ft of intersections - making streets safer & clearer.
RSVP:
In a recent Capital Pressroom podcast, NYISO’s Kevin Lanahan discusses a new reliability assessment warning that New York City’s power supply and demand could soon fall out of sync.
Listen here:
Listen here:
Stark warnings about New York City’s power supply
Findings from the New York Independent System Operator call on NY state policymakers to bridge short-term power deficits.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
In a recent Capital Pressroom podcast, NYISO’s Kevin Lanahan discusses a new reliability assessment warning that New York City’s power supply and demand could soon fall out of sync.
Listen here:
Listen here:
Great celebration of environmental action at our #Westchester Cocktail Party last week!
Thanks to @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @repglatimer.bsky.social for speaking & congrats to our honoree Construction Industry Council.
Together, we’ll keep fighting for a greener New York.
Thanks to @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @repglatimer.bsky.social for speaking & congrats to our honoree Construction Industry Council.
Together, we’ll keep fighting for a greener New York.
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Great celebration of environmental action at our #Westchester Cocktail Party last week!
Thanks to @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @repglatimer.bsky.social for speaking & congrats to our honoree Construction Industry Council.
Together, we’ll keep fighting for a greener New York.
Thanks to @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @repglatimer.bsky.social for speaking & congrats to our honoree Construction Industry Council.
Together, we’ll keep fighting for a greener New York.
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Energy costs decided this election.
Voters backed Democrats promising lower bills, fair rates, and clean power.
Turns out clean, affordable energy = winning energy. 💡✅
Voters backed Democrats promising lower bills, fair rates, and clean power.
Turns out clean, affordable energy = winning energy. 💡✅
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Energy costs decided this election.
Voters backed Democrats promising lower bills, fair rates, and clean power.
Turns out clean, affordable energy = winning energy. 💡✅
Voters backed Democrats promising lower bills, fair rates, and clean power.
Turns out clean, affordable energy = winning energy. 💡✅
#NewYork must be a leader on #CleanEnergy, and we must act before federal incentives expire. When the federal government steps back, New York steps up.
Read the @timesunion.com op-ed by our president Julie Tighe and U.S. Rep. @reppaultonko.bsky.social:
Read the @timesunion.com op-ed by our president Julie Tighe and U.S. Rep. @reppaultonko.bsky.social:
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November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#NewYork must be a leader on #CleanEnergy, and we must act before federal incentives expire. When the federal government steps back, New York steps up.
Read the @timesunion.com op-ed by our president Julie Tighe and U.S. Rep. @reppaultonko.bsky.social:
Read the @timesunion.com op-ed by our president Julie Tighe and U.S. Rep. @reppaultonko.bsky.social:
Congrats to last night’s winners!
We endorsed 3 new Upstate mayors — Dorcey Applyrs (Albany), Sean Ryan (Buffalo) & Sharon Owens (Syracuse) — all for clean energy & lead pipe removal.
Plus, Prop 1 passed — a win for conservation & the Upstate economy!
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We endorsed 3 new Upstate mayors — Dorcey Applyrs (Albany), Sean Ryan (Buffalo) & Sharon Owens (Syracuse) — all for clean energy & lead pipe removal.
Plus, Prop 1 passed — a win for conservation & the Upstate economy!
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November 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Congrats to last night’s winners!
We endorsed 3 new Upstate mayors — Dorcey Applyrs (Albany), Sean Ryan (Buffalo) & Sharon Owens (Syracuse) — all for clean energy & lead pipe removal.
Plus, Prop 1 passed — a win for conservation & the Upstate economy!
buff.ly/5XngenJ
We endorsed 3 new Upstate mayors — Dorcey Applyrs (Albany), Sean Ryan (Buffalo) & Sharon Owens (Syracuse) — all for clean energy & lead pipe removal.
Plus, Prop 1 passed — a win for conservation & the Upstate economy!
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Big congrats to the winners of last night’s #NYCGeneralElection!
Together, we elected candidates who will – as @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social said at our candidate forum in March – fight for our environment, health, and communities.
Read our statement: buff.ly/bwfhGhA
Together, we elected candidates who will – as @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social said at our candidate forum in March – fight for our environment, health, and communities.
Read our statement: buff.ly/bwfhGhA
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Big congrats to the winners of last night’s #NYCGeneralElection!
Together, we elected candidates who will – as @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social said at our candidate forum in March – fight for our environment, health, and communities.
Read our statement: buff.ly/bwfhGhA
Together, we elected candidates who will – as @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social said at our candidate forum in March – fight for our environment, health, and communities.
Read our statement: buff.ly/bwfhGhA
Last week, with the JustGreen Partnership, we urged @governor.ny.gov to ban PFAS and toxic chemicals in menstrual products.
Signing Bill 1548, which passed in both houses, is critical, at a time when the federal government is stripping away protections for women.
Read more: buff.ly/rjtLTQs
Signing Bill 1548, which passed in both houses, is critical, at a time when the federal government is stripping away protections for women.
Read more: buff.ly/rjtLTQs
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Last week, with the JustGreen Partnership, we urged @governor.ny.gov to ban PFAS and toxic chemicals in menstrual products.
Signing Bill 1548, which passed in both houses, is critical, at a time when the federal government is stripping away protections for women.
Read more: buff.ly/rjtLTQs
Signing Bill 1548, which passed in both houses, is critical, at a time when the federal government is stripping away protections for women.
Read more: buff.ly/rjtLTQs
We were proud to be out in the field today on #ElectionDay, supporting candidates who fight for climate and nature.
Polls close at 9pm, across #NewYorkState!
Polls close at 9pm, across #NewYorkState!
November 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We were proud to be out in the field today on #ElectionDay, supporting candidates who fight for climate and nature.
Polls close at 9pm, across #NewYorkState!
Polls close at 9pm, across #NewYorkState!
Today is New York #ElectionDay!
Go vote - stand up for what you believe in. Stand up for climate and environment, public health, democracy.
Polls close at 9pm.
Go vote - stand up for what you believe in. Stand up for climate and environment, public health, democracy.
Polls close at 9pm.
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Today is New York #ElectionDay!
Go vote - stand up for what you believe in. Stand up for climate and environment, public health, democracy.
Polls close at 9pm.
Go vote - stand up for what you believe in. Stand up for climate and environment, public health, democracy.
Polls close at 9pm.
Congratulations to @governor.ny.gov - just named on the 2025 #TIME100ClimateList.
@TIME.com recognizes Governor Hochul as one of the most influential global leaders driving business climate action.
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@TIME.com recognizes Governor Hochul as one of the most influential global leaders driving business climate action.
Learn why: buff.ly/deu9PlE
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Governor Hochul Named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 Most Influential Leaders Driving Business Climate Action
Governor Hochul has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most influential global leaders driving business climate action.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Congratulations to @governor.ny.gov - just named on the 2025 #TIME100ClimateList.
@TIME.com recognizes Governor Hochul as one of the most influential global leaders driving business climate action.
Learn why: buff.ly/deu9PlE
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@TIME.com recognizes Governor Hochul as one of the most influential global leaders driving business climate action.
Learn why: buff.ly/deu9PlE
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The success story of congestion pricing is just getting started.
It’s cutting traffic & emissions while generating key @MTA.info funding for safety and accessibility – including major projects like the Second Ave Subway & Inter-borough Express.
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It’s cutting traffic & emissions while generating key @MTA.info funding for safety and accessibility – including major projects like the Second Ave Subway & Inter-borough Express.
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MTA capital projects forge ahead, fueled by congestion pricing
Jamie Torres-Springer discusses the agency’s investments under the new tolling program, and other priorities.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The success story of congestion pricing is just getting started.
It’s cutting traffic & emissions while generating key @MTA.info funding for safety and accessibility – including major projects like the Second Ave Subway & Inter-borough Express.
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It’s cutting traffic & emissions while generating key @MTA.info funding for safety and accessibility – including major projects like the Second Ave Subway & Inter-borough Express.
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Thank you Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair @senatorharckham.bsky.social and Andrew Williams from @adirondackcouncil.bsky.social for joining our Policy Director Patrick McClellan today for a great, informative webinar on road salts.
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Learn more: buff.ly/HQbvdEU
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thank you Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair @senatorharckham.bsky.social and Andrew Williams from @adirondackcouncil.bsky.social for joining our Policy Director Patrick McClellan today for a great, informative webinar on road salts.
Learn more: buff.ly/HQbvdEU
Learn more: buff.ly/HQbvdEU
NYC has over 550K lead pipes that must be removed by 2037. Many are privately owned — shifting responsibility to state & federal govs would make removal faster, cheaper & safer.
Read @Gothamist's piece featuring NYLCV SVP Joshua Klainberg:
Read @Gothamist's piece featuring NYLCV SVP Joshua Klainberg:
What would it take to replace New York City’s 550K lead pipes?
A new report suggests that government intervention is necessary to take on the gargantuan task.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
NYC has over 550K lead pipes that must be removed by 2037. Many are privately owned — shifting responsibility to state & federal govs would make removal faster, cheaper & safer.
Read @Gothamist's piece featuring NYLCV SVP Joshua Klainberg:
Read @Gothamist's piece featuring NYLCV SVP Joshua Klainberg:
New report from @nyscomptroller.bsky.social warns that Long Island is especially vulnerable to climate-induced extreme weather.
Today is the 13th anniversary of #SuperstormSandy. Climate adaptation is vital to protect Long Island from future severe storm impacts.
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Today is the 13th anniversary of #SuperstormSandy. Climate adaptation is vital to protect Long Island from future severe storm impacts.
Read: buff.ly/6uZuORc
Long Island faces devastation from climate change, severe storms, NYS report warns
Long Island's susceptibility to catastrophic storms is being fueled by climate change, according to a report from the state comptroller.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
New report from @nyscomptroller.bsky.social warns that Long Island is especially vulnerable to climate-induced extreme weather.
Today is the 13th anniversary of #SuperstormSandy. Climate adaptation is vital to protect Long Island from future severe storm impacts.
Read: buff.ly/6uZuORc
Today is the 13th anniversary of #SuperstormSandy. Climate adaptation is vital to protect Long Island from future severe storm impacts.
Read: buff.ly/6uZuORc
Today is #VoteEarlyDay!
And it's one week until #ElectionDay across New York State - Nov 4.
Vote for the environment by checking our endorsements: buff.ly/fqo9WEF
Find your local polling site: buff.ly/fBvVwZE
And it's one week until #ElectionDay across New York State - Nov 4.
Vote for the environment by checking our endorsements: buff.ly/fqo9WEF
Find your local polling site: buff.ly/fBvVwZE
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To use this page, you must be a registered voter in the New York State.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Today is #VoteEarlyDay!
And it's one week until #ElectionDay across New York State - Nov 4.
Vote for the environment by checking our endorsements: buff.ly/fqo9WEF
Find your local polling site: buff.ly/fBvVwZE
And it's one week until #ElectionDay across New York State - Nov 4.
Vote for the environment by checking our endorsements: buff.ly/fqo9WEF
Find your local polling site: buff.ly/fBvVwZE
Join NYLCVEF’s webinar on Oct. 30 to learn about the impacts of excessive road salt use across NY.
Runoff can contaminate groundwater, harm ecosystems, degrade soil, and corrode infrastructure. Hear from experts on sustainable solutions!
Runoff can contaminate groundwater, harm ecosystems, degrade soil, and corrode infrastructure. Hear from experts on sustainable solutions!
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October 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Join NYLCVEF’s webinar on Oct. 30 to learn about the impacts of excessive road salt use across NY.
Runoff can contaminate groundwater, harm ecosystems, degrade soil, and corrode infrastructure. Hear from experts on sustainable solutions!
Runoff can contaminate groundwater, harm ecosystems, degrade soil, and corrode infrastructure. Hear from experts on sustainable solutions!
NY State: Vote Yes on Prop 1!
It would add new ski & biathlon trails, & 2500 acres of forest land, to the Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County’s Adirondack forest preserve - protecting the Adirondacks & our Winter Olympic heritage.
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It would add new ski & biathlon trails, & 2500 acres of forest land, to the Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County’s Adirondack forest preserve - protecting the Adirondacks & our Winter Olympic heritage.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
NY State: Vote Yes on Prop 1!
It would add new ski & biathlon trails, & 2500 acres of forest land, to the Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County’s Adirondack forest preserve - protecting the Adirondacks & our Winter Olympic heritage.
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@adirondackcouncil.bsky.social
It would add new ski & biathlon trails, & 2500 acres of forest land, to the Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County’s Adirondack forest preserve - protecting the Adirondacks & our Winter Olympic heritage.
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In Nov 2022, NY passed the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
The historic investment made $4.2 billion available for environmental projects. NYLCV was in the coalition that made it happen.
Learn what progress has been made: buff.ly/pOOQP48
The historic investment made $4.2 billion available for environmental projects. NYLCV was in the coalition that made it happen.
Learn what progress has been made: buff.ly/pOOQP48
October 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
In Nov 2022, NY passed the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
The historic investment made $4.2 billion available for environmental projects. NYLCV was in the coalition that made it happen.
Learn what progress has been made: buff.ly/pOOQP48
The historic investment made $4.2 billion available for environmental projects. NYLCV was in the coalition that made it happen.
Learn what progress has been made: buff.ly/pOOQP48
Cap-and-invest will build on Gov. Hochul’s Sustainable Future Fund — creating jobs, driving energy efficiency & clean energy, and delivering utility rebates & cleaner air across New York. A critical tool for a sustainable, equitable future. 🌱⚡
October 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Cap-and-invest will build on Gov. Hochul’s Sustainable Future Fund — creating jobs, driving energy efficiency & clean energy, and delivering utility rebates & cleaner air across New York. A critical tool for a sustainable, equitable future. 🌱⚡
It’s #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek!
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
Learn more: buff.ly/ZMWzuGM #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
Learn more: buff.ly/ZMWzuGM #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
Protect Your Family from Sources of Lead | US EPA
This page provides information on how you can reduce your family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It’s #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek!
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
Learn more: buff.ly/ZMWzuGM #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
🏡 Today’s theme: Actions to Prevent Lead Exposure. Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home—lead dust can build up when old paint deteriorates.
Learn more: buff.ly/ZMWzuGM #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids
Congrats to NYLCV President @JulieTighe for receiving an award from the Alliance for Clean Energy NY at their 19th Annual Fall Conference, “Powering Progress in NY.”
Julie was honored for her service on the ACE NY board promoting clean, renewable energy across the state.
Julie was honored for her service on the ACE NY board promoting clean, renewable energy across the state.
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Congrats to NYLCV President @JulieTighe for receiving an award from the Alliance for Clean Energy NY at their 19th Annual Fall Conference, “Powering Progress in NY.”
Julie was honored for her service on the ACE NY board promoting clean, renewable energy across the state.
Julie was honored for her service on the ACE NY board promoting clean, renewable energy across the state.
Here’s our statement on Assemblymember #DeborahGlick, Chair of the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee, not seeking reelection.
We thank her for her service to New Yorkers and New York.
@deborahjglick.bsky.social
We thank her for her service to New Yorkers and New York.
@deborahjglick.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Here’s our statement on Assemblymember #DeborahGlick, Chair of the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee, not seeking reelection.
We thank her for her service to New Yorkers and New York.
@deborahjglick.bsky.social
We thank her for her service to New Yorkers and New York.
@deborahjglick.bsky.social
NY, your general election is 2 weeks away - Nov 4.
There are 6 proposals on the ballot. NYLCV urges New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposals 1 (NY State), 3 and 6 (NYC).
Read more on our blog: buff.ly/OHgD7xC
Register to vote by Oct 25. Early voting is Oct 25 - Nov 2.
There are 6 proposals on the ballot. NYLCV urges New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposals 1 (NY State), 3 and 6 (NYC).
Read more on our blog: buff.ly/OHgD7xC
Register to vote by Oct 25. Early voting is Oct 25 - Nov 2.
October 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
NY, your general election is 2 weeks away - Nov 4.
There are 6 proposals on the ballot. NYLCV urges New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposals 1 (NY State), 3 and 6 (NYC).
Read more on our blog: buff.ly/OHgD7xC
Register to vote by Oct 25. Early voting is Oct 25 - Nov 2.
There are 6 proposals on the ballot. NYLCV urges New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposals 1 (NY State), 3 and 6 (NYC).
Read more on our blog: buff.ly/OHgD7xC
Register to vote by Oct 25. Early voting is Oct 25 - Nov 2.