New York League of Conservation Voters
@nylcv.bsky.social
We are New York's only statewide environmental organization fighting for clean air, clean water, renewable energy & open space through political action.
Meet NYC’s #Whales!
In the #MeetYourNeighbors blog series, we connect readers to New York’s diverse natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.
Read about whales’ return to NYC’s waters:
In the #MeetYourNeighbors blog series, we connect readers to New York’s diverse natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.
Read about whales’ return to NYC’s waters:
Meet Your Neighbors: New York City's Whales - NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Meet Your Neighbors: New York’s Natural World In this series, we connect policy to nature – highlighting native New York species, what we have in common with them, and the roles they play in NYLCV’s…
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December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Meet NYC’s #Whales!
In the #MeetYourNeighbors blog series, we connect readers to New York’s diverse natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.
Read about whales’ return to NYC’s waters:
In the #MeetYourNeighbors blog series, we connect readers to New York’s diverse natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.
Read about whales’ return to NYC’s waters:
Part 5 of our #TenPointPlan for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social: #Parks&OpenSpace
We published a roadmap for the future #NYCMayor to take climate action. Leading up to his inauguration, we’re resharing each point on our plan.
Read the full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
We published a roadmap for the future #NYCMayor to take climate action. Leading up to his inauguration, we’re resharing each point on our plan.
Read the full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
December 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Part 5 of our #TenPointPlan for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social: #Parks&OpenSpace
We published a roadmap for the future #NYCMayor to take climate action. Leading up to his inauguration, we’re resharing each point on our plan.
Read the full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
We published a roadmap for the future #NYCMayor to take climate action. Leading up to his inauguration, we’re resharing each point on our plan.
Read the full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
Part 4 of our #TenPointPlan for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social: #ZeroWaste.
We published a roadmap for the future #NYCMayor to take ambitious, attainable climate action. Leading up to his inauguration on Jan 1, we’re resharing each point on our plan.
Read the full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
We published a roadmap for the future #NYCMayor to take ambitious, attainable climate action. Leading up to his inauguration on Jan 1, we’re resharing each point on our plan.
Read the full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
December 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Part 4 of our #TenPointPlan for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social: #ZeroWaste.
We published a roadmap for the future #NYCMayor to take ambitious, attainable climate action. Leading up to his inauguration on Jan 1, we’re resharing each point on our plan.
Read the full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
We published a roadmap for the future #NYCMayor to take ambitious, attainable climate action. Leading up to his inauguration on Jan 1, we’re resharing each point on our plan.
Read the full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
Congratulations to our 2025 Rising Stars, Sen. Nathalia Fernandez and Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky!
These two leaders have continuously earned perfect scores and have proven their commitment to fight for the environment.
View our 2025 scorecard: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
These two leaders have continuously earned perfect scores and have proven their commitment to fight for the environment.
View our 2025 scorecard: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
December 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 Rising Stars, Sen. Nathalia Fernandez and Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky!
These two leaders have continuously earned perfect scores and have proven their commitment to fight for the environment.
View our 2025 scorecard: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
These two leaders have continuously earned perfect scores and have proven their commitment to fight for the environment.
View our 2025 scorecard: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
Our 2025 Environmental Scorecard is out!
We’re proud to honor Environmental Champions Sen. @lizkrueger.bsky.social and AM Jo Anne Simon for their bold leadership, including repealing the outdated 100-foot rule to advance clean energy and protect NY communities.
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We’re proud to honor Environmental Champions Sen. @lizkrueger.bsky.social and AM Jo Anne Simon for their bold leadership, including repealing the outdated 100-foot rule to advance clean energy and protect NY communities.
Read more: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our 2025 Environmental Scorecard is out!
We’re proud to honor Environmental Champions Sen. @lizkrueger.bsky.social and AM Jo Anne Simon for their bold leadership, including repealing the outdated 100-foot rule to advance clean energy and protect NY communities.
Read more: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
We’re proud to honor Environmental Champions Sen. @lizkrueger.bsky.social and AM Jo Anne Simon for their bold leadership, including repealing the outdated 100-foot rule to advance clean energy and protect NY communities.
Read more: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
Our 2025 New York State Environmental Scorecard is out! See how your state rep voted on key environmental bills this year.
As President @JulieTighe.bsky.social says, “What we do in New York matters more than ever.” 🌱
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As President @JulieTighe.bsky.social says, “What we do in New York matters more than ever.” 🌱
Read more: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
December 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our 2025 New York State Environmental Scorecard is out! See how your state rep voted on key environmental bills this year.
As President @JulieTighe.bsky.social says, “What we do in New York matters more than ever.” 🌱
Read more: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
As President @JulieTighe.bsky.social says, “What we do in New York matters more than ever.” 🌱
Read more: buff.ly/CnkCsJP
On Jan 1, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be #NYCMayor. Our #TenPointPlan is a roadmap for him to take ambitious, attainable climate action in his first 100 days, first budget, and first year in office.
Point 3: #Transportation.
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Point 3: #Transportation.
Read our full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
December 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
On Jan 1, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be #NYCMayor. Our #TenPointPlan is a roadmap for him to take ambitious, attainable climate action in his first 100 days, first budget, and first year in office.
Point 3: #Transportation.
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Point 3: #Transportation.
Read our full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
📢 Read @cityandstateny.bsky.social's exclusive coverage of NYLCV‘s 2025 State Environmental Scorecard by @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social!
Our recently released annual review ranks NY lawmakers on their environmental leadership. 🌱
Read it here: buff.ly/6u1tP2w
Our recently released annual review ranks NY lawmakers on their environmental leadership. 🌱
Read it here: buff.ly/6u1tP2w
State Senate gets praise from environmental group, while Assembly gets faulted
The New York League of Conservation Voters scorecards are out!
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December 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
📢 Read @cityandstateny.bsky.social's exclusive coverage of NYLCV‘s 2025 State Environmental Scorecard by @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social!
Our recently released annual review ranks NY lawmakers on their environmental leadership. 🌱
Read it here: buff.ly/6u1tP2w
Our recently released annual review ranks NY lawmakers on their environmental leadership. 🌱
Read it here: buff.ly/6u1tP2w
Yesterday we joined a DEP press conference in Westchester County announcing the largest watershed land purchase ever made in NY—48 acres at the Kensico Reservoir—to protect NYC’s drinking water. The purchase represents a major public health win.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Yesterday we joined a DEP press conference in Westchester County announcing the largest watershed land purchase ever made in NY—48 acres at the Kensico Reservoir—to protect NYC’s drinking water. The purchase represents a major public health win.
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Trump promised to lower electricity prices and make life more affordable for Americans.
Instead, our bills are higher than ever and Trump is focused entirely on giving handouts to his billionaire friends.
Instead, our bills are higher than ever and Trump is focused entirely on giving handouts to his billionaire friends.
Energy bills in US have increased 13% since Trump took office, new report finds
The amount of money Americans are paying toward their energy bills has increased since President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, according to a new report.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Trump promised to lower electricity prices and make life more affordable for Americans.
Instead, our bills are higher than ever and Trump is focused entirely on giving handouts to his billionaire friends.
Instead, our bills are higher than ever and Trump is focused entirely on giving handouts to his billionaire friends.
"Imagine working hard all year only to find out that your job is suddenly gone. That's reality for nearly 2K NYers who woke up yesterday wondering if they'll still have a paycheck." TY @governor.ny.gov for standing up for workers & affordable clean energy! empirereportnewyork.com/killing-jobs...
Killing Jobs Won’t Power America
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December 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"Imagine working hard all year only to find out that your job is suddenly gone. That's reality for nearly 2K NYers who woke up yesterday wondering if they'll still have a paycheck." TY @governor.ny.gov for standing up for workers & affordable clean energy! empirereportnewyork.com/killing-jobs...
On Jan 1, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be #NYCMayor. Our #TenPointPlan is a roadmap for him to take ambitious, attainable climate action in his first 100 days, first budget, and first year in office.
Point 2: #RenewableEnergyInfrastructure.
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Point 2: #RenewableEnergyInfrastructure.
Read full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
December 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
On Jan 1, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be #NYCMayor. Our #TenPointPlan is a roadmap for him to take ambitious, attainable climate action in his first 100 days, first budget, and first year in office.
Point 2: #RenewableEnergyInfrastructure.
Read full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
Point 2: #RenewableEnergyInfrastructure.
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The Trump administration suspended leases for five offshore wind projects, delaying 1.7 GW of clean energy—enough to power 1.1 million homes, says NYLCV President Julie Tighe. Trump has long opposed wind power and repeatedly delayed offshore wind.
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STATEMENT FROM NYLCV PRESIDENT JULIE TIGHE ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO BLOCK OFFSHORE WIND PROJECTS - New York League of Conservation Voters
“The Trump administration’s ridiculous effort to halt offshore wind projects – this time up and down the east coast – will bring good tidings for his fossil fuel allies (not to mention a sleigh-full…
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December 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Trump administration suspended leases for five offshore wind projects, delaying 1.7 GW of clean energy—enough to power 1.1 million homes, says NYLCV President Julie Tighe. Trump has long opposed wind power and repeatedly delayed offshore wind.
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On Jan 1, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be #NYCMayor. Our #TenPointPlan is a roadmap for him to take ambitious, attainable climate action in his first 100 days, first budget, and first year in office.
Point 1: #SustainableBuildings.
Read full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
Point 1: #SustainableBuildings.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
On Jan 1, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be #NYCMayor. Our #TenPointPlan is a roadmap for him to take ambitious, attainable climate action in his first 100 days, first budget, and first year in office.
Point 1: #SustainableBuildings.
Read full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
Point 1: #SustainableBuildings.
Read full plan: buff.ly/JyPEATV
🚨 Gov Hochul signed NYLCV Scorecard bill to make e-bikes safer! Safe batteries = people choosing micro-mobility over cars that spew emissions/pollute our air. Thx @governor.ny.gov & bill sponsors Sen Brian Kavanagh & @deborahjglick.bsky.social for fighting for clean air & safe rides for New Yorkers!
December 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🚨 Gov Hochul signed NYLCV Scorecard bill to make e-bikes safer! Safe batteries = people choosing micro-mobility over cars that spew emissions/pollute our air. Thx @governor.ny.gov & bill sponsors Sen Brian Kavanagh & @deborahjglick.bsky.social for fighting for clean air & safe rides for New Yorkers!
Big public health win for appx 1/2 of NYers & the other half who love them! @governor.ny.gov signed a bill banning PFAS & other toxins in menstrual products! THANK YOU to Gov Hochul & bill sponsors Sen Fernandez and @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social!!!
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Big public health win for appx 1/2 of NYers & the other half who love them! @governor.ny.gov signed a bill banning PFAS & other toxins in menstrual products! THANK YOU to Gov Hochul & bill sponsors Sen Fernandez and @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social!!!
Thank you to @governor.ny.gov for repealing the outdated 100-Foot Rule — a major win for cleaner, cheaper energy.
New Yorkers will no longer be forced to subsidize costly gas line expansions. Grateful to @lizkrueger.bsky.social & @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social for leading the way.
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New Yorkers will no longer be forced to subsidize costly gas line expansions. Grateful to @lizkrueger.bsky.social & @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social for leading the way.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thank you to @governor.ny.gov for repealing the outdated 100-Foot Rule — a major win for cleaner, cheaper energy.
New Yorkers will no longer be forced to subsidize costly gas line expansions. Grateful to @lizkrueger.bsky.social & @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social for leading the way.
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New Yorkers will no longer be forced to subsidize costly gas line expansions. Grateful to @lizkrueger.bsky.social & @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social for leading the way.
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The Play Fair Coalition's "First 100 Days for Parks" agenda outlines steps Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social can take to reverse historic disinvestment in NYC Parks and immediately improve quality of life citywide.
Read more in @nydailynews.com: bit.ly/48KCBuI
#ParksPower #NYC
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#ParksPower #NYC
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Play Fair Coalition's "First 100 Days for Parks" agenda outlines steps Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social can take to reverse historic disinvestment in NYC Parks and immediately improve quality of life citywide.
Read more in @nydailynews.com: bit.ly/48KCBuI
#ParksPower #NYC
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#ParksPower #NYC
This morning, NYLCV President Julie Tighe joined WCNY’s Capitol Pressroom to discuss new emissions data from polluters—and why New York must take stronger action to cut pollution.
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New York expands emissions collection data efforts | The Capitol Pressroom | WQXR
Dec. 17, 2025- New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe discusses new emissions data being collected from polluters by state environmental officials and makes the ...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
This morning, NYLCV President Julie Tighe joined WCNY’s Capitol Pressroom to discuss new emissions data from polluters—and why New York must take stronger action to cut pollution.
Listen to the full episode:
Listen to the full episode:
In this City & State piece, Congresswoman @velazquez.house.gov explains how fossil fuel reliance drives up energy costs and pollution—and why protections like NEPA actually speed clean energy. “We don’t need to weaken protections to get cheaper, cleaner energy.”
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Opinion: New Yorkers deserve clean and affordable energy, not more fossil fuel greed
Despite what oil lobbyists claim, it’s not true that environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act are slowing down renewable energy projects.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
In this City & State piece, Congresswoman @velazquez.house.gov explains how fossil fuel reliance drives up energy costs and pollution—and why protections like NEPA actually speed clean energy. “We don’t need to weaken protections to get cheaper, cleaner energy.”
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@governor.ny.gov announced $269 million to help #NYState communities affordably undertake water & sewer infrastructure improvement projects - e.g. replacing #LeadServiceLines, removing contaminants from drinking water.
Protecting public health without high costs to New Yorkers:
Protecting public health without high costs to New Yorkers:
Governor Hochul Announces $269 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State
Governor Hochul announced $269 million was made available to help communities across the State affordably undertake water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
@governor.ny.gov announced $269 million to help #NYState communities affordably undertake water & sewer infrastructure improvement projects - e.g. replacing #LeadServiceLines, removing contaminants from drinking water.
Protecting public health without high costs to New Yorkers:
Protecting public health without high costs to New Yorkers:
A new study by Cornell has made it clear: #CongestionPricing is cleaning #NYC air.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A new study by Cornell has made it clear: #CongestionPricing is cleaning #NYC air.
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Great news on #CongestionPricing! Traffic is down, and air pollution dropped 22% both inside and outside the toll zone.
The program is also expected to generate $500M in 2025 to help upgrade New York’s public transit system.
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The program is also expected to generate $500M in 2025 to help upgrade New York’s public transit system.
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E&E News: Congestion pricing is working in New York City — study
Traffic and air pollution both have decreased, new research shows.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Great news on #CongestionPricing! Traffic is down, and air pollution dropped 22% both inside and outside the toll zone.
The program is also expected to generate $500M in 2025 to help upgrade New York’s public transit system.
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The program is also expected to generate $500M in 2025 to help upgrade New York’s public transit system.
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NYC’s new Blue Highways program will shift freight from trucks to waterways, easing congestion, improving public health, and helping manage the projected 46% freight increase by 2055. It also cuts toxic air pollution in overburdened communities.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
NYC’s new Blue Highways program will shift freight from trucks to waterways, easing congestion, improving public health, and helping manage the projected 46% freight increase by 2055. It also cuts toxic air pollution in overburdened communities.
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