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.
NYC’s congestion pricing shows how unlikely alliances can drive big change. As Lisa Daglian notes, its early success could encourage other cities to move forward with their own plans.
Read more in her Smart Cities Dive Op-Ed:
Read more in her Smart Cities Dive Op-Ed:
The unlikely alliances that transformed New York
Diverse coalitions helped get the nation’s first congestion pricing program implemented. Other cities can follow their lead and see similar benefits, says the leader of a transit advocacy group.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
NYC’s congestion pricing shows how unlikely alliances can drive big change. As Lisa Daglian notes, its early success could encourage other cities to move forward with their own plans.
Read more in her Smart Cities Dive Op-Ed:
Read more in her Smart Cities Dive Op-Ed:
Congrats to Rick Cotton on his retirement! At the #PortAuthority of NY & NJ, Rick has been a leader on climate and #SustainableTravel, and a great partner to NYLCV.
Read our statement.
Read our statement.
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Congrats to Rick Cotton on his retirement! At the #PortAuthority of NY & NJ, Rick has been a leader on climate and #SustainableTravel, and a great partner to NYLCV.
Read our statement.
Read our statement.
On Jan 1, @governor.ny.gov should fully implement the #AllElectricBuildingsAct - for clean air and safer, cheaper, healthier homes.
Read the op ed from our Policy Director: buff.ly/LbL21is
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Read the op ed from our Policy Director: buff.ly/LbL21is
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November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On Jan 1, @governor.ny.gov should fully implement the #AllElectricBuildingsAct - for clean air and safer, cheaper, healthier homes.
Read the op ed from our Policy Director: buff.ly/LbL21is
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Read the op ed from our Policy Director: buff.ly/LbL21is
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We’ve made a map that shows New York’s water service lines & whether they’re made of lead materials. The drinking water of 3.1 million New Yorkers is at risk.
See the map: buff.ly/OChFzBa
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See the map: buff.ly/OChFzBa
Read more @btpmnpr.bsky.social - buff.ly/aWRMyU9
New interactive map gives big picture of New York's lead pipe problem
The New York League of Conservation Voters new interactive data map tracks the lead presence in millions of water service lines across the state. Buffalo leads in major cities outside NYC, with 45%…
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November 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We’ve made a map that shows New York’s water service lines & whether they’re made of lead materials. The drinking water of 3.1 million New Yorkers is at risk.
See the map: buff.ly/OChFzBa
Read more @btpmnpr.bsky.social - buff.ly/aWRMyU9
See the map: buff.ly/OChFzBa
Read more @btpmnpr.bsky.social - buff.ly/aWRMyU9
NY State Senator Pete Harckham pushes for $500M in water infrastructure funding to fix aging pipes & sewage plants.
NYLCV urges Gov. Hochul to include this in her budget to modernize systems, keep water toxin-free, and protect New Yorkers’ health.
NYLCV urges Gov. Hochul to include this in her budget to modernize systems, keep water toxin-free, and protect New Yorkers’ health.
Harckham, State Legislators, Environmental Advocates and Labor Leaders Call for $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Investments
Cortlandt Manor, NY – New York State Senator Peter Harckham, Assemblymembers Steve Otis and Dana Levenberg, environmental advocates and labor leaders urged Governor Hochul today to “hold the line”…
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November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NY State Senator Pete Harckham pushes for $500M in water infrastructure funding to fix aging pipes & sewage plants.
NYLCV urges Gov. Hochul to include this in her budget to modernize systems, keep water toxin-free, and protect New Yorkers’ health.
NYLCV urges Gov. Hochul to include this in her budget to modernize systems, keep water toxin-free, and protect New Yorkers’ health.
New #NYLCVEF blog series!
In #MeetYourNeighbors, we connect readers to New York’s diverse natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.
First: the #NorthAmericanBeaver, New York’s official state animal.
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In #MeetYourNeighbors, we connect readers to New York’s diverse natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.
First: the #NorthAmericanBeaver, New York’s official state animal.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New #NYLCVEF blog series!
In #MeetYourNeighbors, we connect readers to New York’s diverse natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.
First: the #NorthAmericanBeaver, New York’s official state animal.
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In #MeetYourNeighbors, we connect readers to New York’s diverse natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.
First: the #NorthAmericanBeaver, New York’s official state animal.
buff.ly/mNhXsZu
Check out Jessica Varghese’s Newsday guest essay on the impact of electric school buses in New York.
With $600M invested in electrification, ESBs can boost student health and bring economic benefits to school districts statewide.
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With $600M invested in electrification, ESBs can boost student health and bring economic benefits to school districts statewide.
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Electric school buses the only option for kids' health
Most school buses in New York still run on diesel fuel — but we know that exhaust from them is unsafe.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Check out Jessica Varghese’s Newsday guest essay on the impact of electric school buses in New York.
With $600M invested in electrification, ESBs can boost student health and bring economic benefits to school districts statewide.
Read more:
With $600M invested in electrification, ESBs can boost student health and bring economic benefits to school districts statewide.
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NYC! Join the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice -
Learn about flooding & climate resilience TODAY - Corona, Queens, 6.30pm.
Learn about food insecurity, poverty & climate equity - Port Richmond, Staten Island, Dec 2.
Register: bit.ly/ejnycevent
Learn about flooding & climate resilience TODAY - Corona, Queens, 6.30pm.
Learn about food insecurity, poverty & climate equity - Port Richmond, Staten Island, Dec 2.
Register: bit.ly/ejnycevent
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NYC! Join the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice -
Learn about flooding & climate resilience TODAY - Corona, Queens, 6.30pm.
Learn about food insecurity, poverty & climate equity - Port Richmond, Staten Island, Dec 2.
Register: bit.ly/ejnycevent
Learn about flooding & climate resilience TODAY - Corona, Queens, 6.30pm.
Learn about food insecurity, poverty & climate equity - Port Richmond, Staten Island, Dec 2.
Register: bit.ly/ejnycevent
Join us & our #PlayFairforParks partners next Monday, at a rally to fully fund #NYCParks, and improve park bathrooms & drinking fountains.
Mon Nov 24, 12pm, NYC City Hall.
Mon Nov 24, 12pm, NYC City Hall.
November 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Join us & our #PlayFairforParks partners next Monday, at a rally to fully fund #NYCParks, and improve park bathrooms & drinking fountains.
Mon Nov 24, 12pm, NYC City Hall.
Mon Nov 24, 12pm, NYC City Hall.
NYLCV President Julie Tighe named on @cityandstateny.bsky.social 2025 Women Power List!
The list celebrates leaders shaping the course of #NewYorkPolitics & government. Congrats to all those featured:
The list celebrates leaders shaping the course of #NewYorkPolitics & government. Congrats to all those featured:
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November 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
NYLCV President Julie Tighe named on @cityandstateny.bsky.social 2025 Women Power List!
The list celebrates leaders shaping the course of #NewYorkPolitics & government. Congrats to all those featured:
The list celebrates leaders shaping the course of #NewYorkPolitics & government. Congrats to all those featured:
The Trump Administration’s EPA and Army Corps recently announced the Polluted Water Rule, stripping Clean Water Act protections from many water bodies — the largest rollback in 50 years.
Get involved at Clean Water for All’s webinar on Nov. 20 at 1 PM: buff.ly/KL0xiIa
Get involved at Clean Water for All’s webinar on Nov. 20 at 1 PM: buff.ly/KL0xiIa
November 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Trump Administration’s EPA and Army Corps recently announced the Polluted Water Rule, stripping Clean Water Act protections from many water bodies — the largest rollback in 50 years.
Get involved at Clean Water for All’s webinar on Nov. 20 at 1 PM: buff.ly/KL0xiIa
Get involved at Clean Water for All’s webinar on Nov. 20 at 1 PM: buff.ly/KL0xiIa
#MenstrualProducts are essential healthcare, but in NY they're sold with toxic chemicals that are banned in other medical supplies.
Ask @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill to end this: buff.ly/eA680Tj
Op-ed by Senator Nathalia Fernandez & Brianna Carbajal: buff.ly/CJdkzjd
Ask @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill to end this: buff.ly/eA680Tj
Op-ed by Senator Nathalia Fernandez & Brianna Carbajal: buff.ly/CJdkzjd
PFAs in Menstrual Products
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November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#MenstrualProducts are essential healthcare, but in NY they're sold with toxic chemicals that are banned in other medical supplies.
Ask @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill to end this: buff.ly/eA680Tj
Op-ed by Senator Nathalia Fernandez & Brianna Carbajal: buff.ly/CJdkzjd
Ask @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill to end this: buff.ly/eA680Tj
Op-ed by Senator Nathalia Fernandez & Brianna Carbajal: buff.ly/CJdkzjd
We had a great night at our Long Island Cocktail Party with Ørsted and PSEG Long Island!
Congrats to @citizensenviro.bsky.social and IBEW Local 25 for their leadership, and thanks to Supervisor Dan Panico for speaking!
Congrats to @citizensenviro.bsky.social and IBEW Local 25 for their leadership, and thanks to Supervisor Dan Panico for speaking!
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We had a great night at our Long Island Cocktail Party with Ørsted and PSEG Long Island!
Congrats to @citizensenviro.bsky.social and IBEW Local 25 for their leadership, and thanks to Supervisor Dan Panico for speaking!
Congrats to @citizensenviro.bsky.social and IBEW Local 25 for their leadership, and thanks to Supervisor Dan Panico for speaking!
New piece by @thecity.nyc on funding so far released through the #EnvironmentalBondAct.
Our President Julie Tighe was quoted in the piece, saying the pace with which #NYState has deployed the Bond Act funds is “impressive.”
Read here:
Our President Julie Tighe was quoted in the piece, saying the pace with which #NYState has deployed the Bond Act funds is “impressive.”
Read here:
Electric School Buses and Waterfront Parks Get Environmental Bond Act Boost
About a quarter of the $4.2 billion from a state green bond program has been deployed, including to several projects in the five boroughs.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
New piece by @thecity.nyc on funding so far released through the #EnvironmentalBondAct.
Our President Julie Tighe was quoted in the piece, saying the pace with which #NYState has deployed the Bond Act funds is “impressive.”
Read here:
Our President Julie Tighe was quoted in the piece, saying the pace with which #NYState has deployed the Bond Act funds is “impressive.”
Read here:
This Bronx Times Op-Ed highlights how congestion pricing is benefiting the Bronx — reducing traffic on major expressways.
But there’s more work to do to continue improving air quality & health; this momentum cannot stop now.
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But there’s more work to do to continue improving air quality & health; this momentum cannot stop now.
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Op-ed: The Bronx should be the biggest benefiters of congestion pricing. We can’t stop that progress now. – Bronx Times
That’s why when New York City implemented its congestion relief program — and we see that a new stream of revenue to improve NYC is possible — we need Bronx
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November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This Bronx Times Op-Ed highlights how congestion pricing is benefiting the Bronx — reducing traffic on major expressways.
But there’s more work to do to continue improving air quality & health; this momentum cannot stop now.
Read more:
But there’s more work to do to continue improving air quality & health; this momentum cannot stop now.
Read more:
Join Wind Works NY on Thurs, Nov 20 at 10:30 AM for the Offshore Wind Week of Action Economic Roundtable!
Hear from labor, business & clean energy leaders on how offshore wind is powering NY’s economy & creating good jobs.
Watch live: fb.com/WindWorksNY
#YestoWind
Hear from labor, business & clean energy leaders on how offshore wind is powering NY’s economy & creating good jobs.
Watch live: fb.com/WindWorksNY
#YestoWind
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Join Wind Works NY on Thurs, Nov 20 at 10:30 AM for the Offshore Wind Week of Action Economic Roundtable!
Hear from labor, business & clean energy leaders on how offshore wind is powering NY’s economy & creating good jobs.
Watch live: fb.com/WindWorksNY
#YestoWind
Hear from labor, business & clean energy leaders on how offshore wind is powering NY’s economy & creating good jobs.
Watch live: fb.com/WindWorksNY
#YestoWind
Yesterday, the bill was passed!
Thank you to @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and to all the #NYCCouncil Members who voted for the bill.
Read more: council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1...
Thank you to @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and to all the #NYCCouncil Members who voted for the bill.
Read more: council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1...
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Yesterday, the bill was passed!
Thank you to @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and to all the #NYCCouncil Members who voted for the bill.
Read more: council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1...
Thank you to @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and to all the #NYCCouncil Members who voted for the bill.
Read more: council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1...
A new Switchbox report finds that electrifying new buildings won’t stress the New York grid.
@governor.ny.gov is facing pressure to delay implementation of the #AllElectricBuildingAct, a law requiring all new NY buildings to be all-electric.
Read the report:
@governor.ny.gov is facing pressure to delay implementation of the #AllElectricBuildingAct, a law requiring all new NY buildings to be all-electric.
Read the report:
Report: All-Electric Buildings Act
Analysis from non-profit data team Switchbox on the cost of heating new homes in New York State.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A new Switchbox report finds that electrifying new buildings won’t stress the New York grid.
@governor.ny.gov is facing pressure to delay implementation of the #AllElectricBuildingAct, a law requiring all new NY buildings to be all-electric.
Read the report:
@governor.ny.gov is facing pressure to delay implementation of the #AllElectricBuildingAct, a law requiring all new NY buildings to be all-electric.
Read the report:
We’re still energized from last week’s Somos Conference!
We co-hosted a happy hour with NY Offshore Wind, Alliance for Clean Energy New York, and Environmental Advocates NY to discuss clean energy progress — and we’re feeling optimistic about #CleanEnergy and #ClimateAction in New York.
We co-hosted a happy hour with NY Offshore Wind, Alliance for Clean Energy New York, and Environmental Advocates NY to discuss clean energy progress — and we’re feeling optimistic about #CleanEnergy and #ClimateAction in New York.
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We’re still energized from last week’s Somos Conference!
We co-hosted a happy hour with NY Offshore Wind, Alliance for Clean Energy New York, and Environmental Advocates NY to discuss clean energy progress — and we’re feeling optimistic about #CleanEnergy and #ClimateAction in New York.
We co-hosted a happy hour with NY Offshore Wind, Alliance for Clean Energy New York, and Environmental Advocates NY to discuss clean energy progress — and we’re feeling optimistic about #CleanEnergy and #ClimateAction in New York.
Join our virtual Lunch & Learn with Ørsted on Nov 19 (12–1 PM) to celebrate 1 year of South Fork Wind — America’s 1st commercial offshore wind farm!
Hear how it’s powering LI, creating jobs & boosting NY’s clean energy future.
Register:
Hear how it’s powering LI, creating jobs & boosting NY’s clean energy future.
Register:
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Lunch and Learn: Success of South Fork Wind. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join Citizens Campaign for the Environment, NY League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, New York Offshore Wind Alliance, LI Federation of Labor, Students for Climate Action, Sierra Club,…
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November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Join our virtual Lunch & Learn with Ørsted on Nov 19 (12–1 PM) to celebrate 1 year of South Fork Wind — America’s 1st commercial offshore wind farm!
Hear how it’s powering LI, creating jobs & boosting NY’s clean energy future.
Register:
Hear how it’s powering LI, creating jobs & boosting NY’s clean energy future.
Register:
On Wed Nov 12, the #NYCCouncil will vote on a bill supporting a citywide residential #WasteContainerization program.
It’ll reduce litter on the ground, trash bags on our sidewalks, & the rat population.
Ask your Council Member to support #Intro1123-B: buff.ly/icTwn5Z
It’ll reduce litter on the ground, trash bags on our sidewalks, & the rat population.
Ask your Council Member to support #Intro1123-B: buff.ly/icTwn5Z
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
On Wed Nov 12, the #NYCCouncil will vote on a bill supporting a citywide residential #WasteContainerization program.
It’ll reduce litter on the ground, trash bags on our sidewalks, & the rat population.
Ask your Council Member to support #Intro1123-B: buff.ly/icTwn5Z
It’ll reduce litter on the ground, trash bags on our sidewalks, & the rat population.
Ask your Council Member to support #Intro1123-B: buff.ly/icTwn5Z
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!
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.
Read more: tinyurl.com/y9cw8kr2
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.