We are New York's only statewide environmental organization fighting for clean air, clean water, renewable energy & open space through political action.
#NYLCV
congratulates Dan Goldman/
@electgoldman
on his
#election
to
#Congress
(NY-10) . The League was proud to endorse Rep-elect Goldman, who supports the
#GreenNewDeal
, climate policies that create jobs, projects to prevent flooding & incentives for renewable energy investment.
A BIG NYLCV SHOUT OUT to Senate Majority Leader
@SenSchumer
for his leadership & tireless efforts in passing the Inflation Reduction Act! Today marks 1yr since the IRA was signed into law & Sen Schumer is talking w/ people about how its impacting their lives for the better!👇
FACES OF THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT:
You’re going to want to see how the Inflation Reduction Act is helping people one year on.
Here are three incredible stories:
We are happy to endorse
@NewYorkStateAG
Tish James for re-election. She has fought to protect New Yorkers against environmental and public health hazards during her tenure and will continue to do so as Attorney General.
#NYLCVApproved
We are proud to endorse
@CarlinaRivera
for New York’s 10th Congressional District. She is a proven climate champion who has fought for clean energy & improving New York’s climate resiliency. Visit our full list of
#NYLCVApproved
candidates here:
.
@KGforNYC
has been weaving the environment into her management experience. We look forward to seeing
@KGforNYC
bring this background to City Hall - because the environment can’t be an afterthought or treated as a luxury that gets the budget axe when the going gets tough.
We were thrilled to be present for
@NYCMayor
's big climate announcement today! Congratulations to appointees, Rohit Aggarwala our new chief climate officer, and Kizzy Charles-Guzman our new executive director of the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice👏👏
$6.9 billion in federal funding was awarded for a second rail tunnel between NY and NJ as a part of the Gateway tunnel project! Thank you to
@SenSchumer
for his tireless efforts to ensure this crucial infrastructure project gets the funding it needs!
Join us in welcoming our new President
@julietighe17
on her first day! Julie will lead our organization in advocating for policies that combat climate change, encourage renewable energy projects, reduce waste, and keep our water clean.
Congrats to our president
@julietighe17
for being named to
@CityAndStateNY
Women's Power list! Since she became president, we successfully advocated for environmental policies like CLCPA, congestion pricing & legislation to encourage renewable energy. More
Our own
@julietighe17
got to test out
@NYC_DOT
's new protected bike lane along the Brooklyn Bridge! Investing in infrastructure that encourages clean transportation alternatives like bike lanes is key to combatting climate change here in NYC.
Today our President,
@julietighe17
Tighe will be speaking at the
@SouthForkWind
ground breaking! We are excited to be present for this historic moment that is a result of collaboration between federal, state, and local partners👏
#offshorewind
We’re kicking off our race to Union Square with
@TransAlt
! Will walkers or M14 bus riders get there first? City must keep originally planned busway on 14th Street to improve commutes
"Today, we are moving from concept to reality with the groundbreaking of South Fork Wind Farm, New York’s first offshore wind project. This day is the culmination of years of perseverance to launch this project and new industry that will change the way we power our economy."
NYLCV congratulates
@RepPatRyanNY
on his election to U.S. Congress! The League was proud to endorse Rep. Ryan, who supports efforts to improve the quality of drinking water in Upstate NY and will work hard to pass smart environmental policies at the federal level!
Incredible footage!
@SouthForkWind
's 1st turbine is up & running & providing clean power to NY! NYLCV Pres
@JulieTighe17
along w/ state leaders joined the project's developers
@OrstedUS
&
@EversourceCorp
for an up-close look at the what is the start of a new era of clean energy!
Congrats
@NYCSpeakerCoJo
on having his Streets Master Plan bill signed into law by
@NYCMayor
today! A citywide master plan for streets that prioritizes pedestrians, buses, and cyclists will ease congestion and improve air quality
.
@MondaireJones
is
#NYLCVApproved
✅! Mondaire supports the Green New Deal and has pledged to allocate more federal funds for environmental protection. We endorsed Mondaire because we know he will be a strong advocate for the
#environment
when he is elected.
NYLCV applauds the Adams Resiliency Plan - this is exactly the kind of ambitious and bold
#climate
plan that we need to protect New Yorkers. Today, President
@julietighe17
joined
@ericadamsfornyc
to discuss our path forward for NYC.
.
@MarkLevineNYC
is a dedicated environmental champion. He earned 💯 on our
#nycscorecard
, is committed to reducing emissions, clean transportation, clean energy, improving parks, and investing in resiliency. Join us in voting for him for Manhattan Borough President
#NYLCVApproved
We applaud
@NYGovCuomo
's commitment to combatting climate change and preserving the environment in
#SOTS2020
, including the monumental proposal for a $3 billion Bond Act. We look forward to working with the State to advance New York's climate and clean energy goals.
NYC needs more E-bikes in the
@CitiBikeNYC
fleet, and more electrified stations will reduce battery swapping and the environmental impact.
@lyft
’s new model is a game changer, offering double the range of older shareable bikes
#bikenyc
🚲🚲🚲
Happy to join
@NYCSpeakerCoJo
in support of his Streets Master Plan bill because we must provide alternatives to cars to fight climate change, part of which means prioritizing bikes and buses. Reimagined street space can improve mobility and decrease pollution. 📷:
@TransAlt
NY’s Environmental Bond Act was approved by voters, who said YES to clean air, clean water, & green jobs. Yes to protecting our environment. Yes to fighting climate change. And yes to remaining a national leader on environmental policy!
@NYBondAct
More:
We’re at City Hall with elected officials, environmentalists, labor leaders, and business to show support for Tier 4, a program to bring
#renewableenergy
directly to NYC so we can meet NY's nation-leading
#decarbonization
goals!
We are thrilled
@GovKathyHochul
, the NYS Senate and Assembly prioritized the transition to electric school buses by including transition mandates and funding in the State Budget!
This is going to accelerate the transition, cleaning our air and keeping our communities safe⚡️🚍
Congratulations to our president
@julietighe17
for being named to
@CityAndStateNY
Responsible 100 List! The list honors leaders who promote social responsibility including sustainability and civic engagement.
Congratulations to
@RyanStanton2
on being named the new executive director at
@LIFEDofLABOR
👏👏 We look forward to seeing your years of experience working on labor issues translate into success in your new role!
Our president
@julietighe17
joined
@PatriciaFahy109
@toddkaminsky
and partners to support their legislation that will protect our environment. Their bill to lift the artificial cap on direct sales of EVs would make these cars more accessible to families
⚡️🚗 New York needs more EVs on the road if we're going to meet our
#CLCPA
goals. It's that simple.
This morning
@toddkaminsky
and I were joined by environmental advocates,
@Tesla
,
@Rivian
, and more to urge that we pass our legislation providing for direct sales of EVs in
#NYS
.
This morning we joined
@CitiBikeNYC
and
@CMReynoso34
to test ride an e-bike across the Williamsburg Bridge - and it was a blast! E-bikes are a fun, green way to get around town and we're very happy to see Citi Bike putting more of them on the road.
This morning, we celebrated the launch of our new ebikes ⚡️ with
@CMReynoso34
& other folks who make
#bikenyc
so great!
#SoundOn
to hear the sweet sounds of our brand new double bell! 🛎🛎
"It’s not often that a single person has such an outsized influence on an issue as Basil Seggos has had on the environmental landscape in New York..."
Read NYLCV Pres.
@julietighe17
's statement on
@NYSDEC
's Commissioner
@BasilSeggos
stepping down:
We applaud the
@MTA
for continuing to advance congestion pricing to reduce traffic and harmful air pollution and make essential investments in our public transit.
Read our full statement below.
The State will fund electric school buses AND write 2035 transition mandate into the State Budget👏👏
The past few months, we've been talking to legislators, testifying at meetings, and working with our Clean School Bus Coalitions. Today we see the fruits of our labor⚡️🚍
"There’s a lot at stake in the state’s green energy program. Good environmental policy is good economic policy, too. Let’s keep moving forward, and keep the winds of change at our backs" -
@NewsdayOpinion
. Support for renewable energy keeps growing!
Congratulations to
@AndreaSCousins
on winning another pro-environment majority for next session! We're excited to continue working together on the environment and combating climate change
New York must achieve 100% clean power by 2040. Offshore wind will be a critical part of our energy mix. Sign the petition to say that you support the growth of
#offshorewind
and
#renewableenergy
:
#CR10in10
: I’m so proud to have
@nylcv
and
@julietighe17
’s support in this race for the environmental justice work we’ve already done together. It’s vital that we have representatives in Congress who fight for our most impacted communities, no matter what.
We're at the 14th Street Busway teach-in with
@TransAlt
@RidersAlliance
and others. Most people think buses are just a means of transit. But they are also a way to fight climate change and slash air pollution
All of NYLCV mourns this tremendous loss. Our thoughts are w/ the Corbin-Mark &
@weact4ej
families. Cecil was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day & a leader for EJ. The loss of his voice leaves a void. We celebrate his life & everything we learned from him
It is with tremendous grief and sadness that we share the loss of our friend and colleague Cecil Corbin-Mark. Having suffered a stroke, Cecil was hospitalized in critical condition until last night, when he passed on with his family by his side.
The 14th Street busway pilot starts today! We were happy to be with
@NYC_DOT
@TransAlt
and others to help announce the start of the program. Faster bus service means NYers are more likely to opt for public transportation over cars & helps reduce emissions
Big news: today new offshore wind projects announcement today by
@NYGovCuomo
will be the largest in the nation and reach a total of 1,700 Mw! A huge step forward in reaching the renewable energy goals of the
#CLCPA
First offshore wind turbine installed—exciting news! Congratulations to
@OrstedUS
&
@EversourceCorp
on this important step toward creating NY’s clean energy future & TY to
@GovKathyHochul
for her commitment to renewable energy & fighting climate change!
Today at 6:30pm we'll rally with
@TransAlt
and many others about why the City's planned 14th Street busway must be implemented! It would be a win-win for commuters and the environment
“This coalition is amazing and powerful. This coalition has won repeated victories in the budget and we plan to do it again. We call for the parks budget to be restored to historic levels.” Manhattan BP
@MarkLevineNYC
#1percent4parks
On National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, we joined
@tishjames
to announce her plan to protect our water. She's committed to taking legal action to prevent lead poisoning among children. That's why we're proud to endorse her for Attorney General
Congratulations to NYLCVEF Board Co-Vice Chair Rebecca Marino (
@OstroffAssocia1
) on being named to
@CityAndStateNY
's "2023 Above & Beyond: Women" list! Thank you, Rebecca, for all you do for the environment!
“Sweeter than a honeybee: thx
@GovKathyHochul
for signing the Birds & Bees Protection Act! Eliminating unnecessary/harmful chemicals in treating pests will help ensure the survival of our essential pollinators & protect NY's env, food security, & agricultural econ.”
@julietighe17
A new law - one of our priorities - will be taking effect soon that prohibits HOAs from restricting solar on homes. It would get out in front of worries that HOAs are restricting the panel installations, possibly for aesthetic or other reasons
Congratulations to this year's NYLCVEF honoree
@jjmartens7
! Thank you for your leadership and years of advocacy to create a greener, more resilient New York.
#NYLCVGala
We participated in the unveiling of five new electric trucks in the Bronx, the first in NYC. They'll reduce emissions and improve air quality air, particularly in a community overburdened by pollution. Tnx
@Nyc_dot
@manhattanbeer
@VolvoTrucksNA
📷
@NYC_DOT
When you're voting this week, join us in casting your ballot for
#NYLCVApproved
@MarkLevineNYC
. He's a dedicated environmental champion and will make climate action a top priority! See our endorsements at
Thank you, Committee on Health Chair
@MarkLevineNYC
for your continued support of the environment! Councilman Levine scored Hundred points symbol on our
@NYCCouncil
Environmental Scorecard.
#nycscorecard
Breaking:
#Tier4
Projects just been approved, bringing
#cleanenergy
directly to NYC! This is huge to help us fight climate change by speeding up the transition to 100% renewable energy👏👏
Congratulations to
#NYLCVApproved
candidate
@MichelleHinchey
on winning your election for State Senate! We're looking forward to a long partnership on the environment
.
@NYCSpeakerCoJo
's bill for a Streets Master Plan just passed! Prioritizing our streets for pedestrians, buses, and bikes will decrease dependency on cars, reduce pollution, and improve air quality. ✅for better mobility and ✅for a better environment
Excited to help
@TransAlt
launch
#NYC25x25
. NYC has suffered from a lack of open space and sorely needs to reimagine its streetscape. This platform because it will create more public space, improve air quality, help slash pollution, and prioritize families
Today we launch
#NYC25x25
, a challenge to New York City's next leaders to take back 25% of our street space from cars by 2025.
As we recover from the pandemic, we must create a more equitable, safe, & resilient city for generations to come.
Learn more:
A few months ago our President Marcia Bystryn announced that 2018 would be her final year. After a bi-partisan search, we're happy that
@julietighe17
has been named our next President - starting Oct 1. Join us in welcoming her to the League!
NYLCV Pres
@julietighe17
alongside
@SenatorHarckham
and so many incredible partners and advocates in Albany today to call for the passage of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
Elections matter. They decide who runs the gov't, how to spend tax $, what programs to support & issues to prioritize. Team NYLCV is out in full force today--calls, canvassing, and (of course) voting! As Nanette Avery said: "Talk is cheap, voting is free; take it to the polls."
We have the opportunity to bring 1,000 MW of renewable energy to downstate NY with the Champlain Hudson Power Express project. Thank you
@NYCMayor
for your continued commitment to delivering clean energy to NYC.
#SOTC2020
#SaveOurCity
For decades, New York City has put our parks on the fiscal chopping block. We look forward to reinvesting in our parks with
@ericadamsfornyc
's plan for park equity!
More:
We're with
@RidersNY
@TransAlt
& others on 14th Street to protest the court ruling that stopped the busway pilot. Faster buses and safer streets = less pollution and better air quality
Climate change is a devastating problem—but
#OffshoreWind
can be a part of the solution. New York needs projects like
@SouthForkWind
that will:
✅ reduce reliance on fossil fuels
✅ create hundreds of
#GreenJobs
✅ generate low-cost
#CleanEnergy
for 70k homes
Legislation Alert: The NY HEAT Act passed the NY Senate! Big NYLCV shout out to Sen
@LizKrueger
for sponsoring the bill & to
@AndreaSCousins
for bringing this ambitious climate measure to the floor. A tremendous effort by all & now it's on to the Assembly!
In Sept, Sen.
@chuckschumer
Rep.
@RitchieTorres
&
@NYCMayor
Eric Adams announced that the Hunts Point Market would receive a $110M grant from the
@USDOT
for a total renovation and modernization of its sprawling facility in the Bronx. Here's
#NYLCV
's take:
Check out this
@Costa4NY
@JustinBrannan
op-ed about the need for resiliency planning - especially prescient during hurricane season. Their legislation, one of our Environmental Scorecard bills, would create a five-borough resiliency plan
Along with
@TransAlt
and others, we joined
@NYC_DOT
's announcement on the City's new cargo bike pilot program today. Reducing truck emissions & mitigating congestion are essential to fighting climate change. We can't tackle these issues without transforming how freight travels
Congratulations to our president
@julietighe17
for being named to the top 20 of
@CityAndStateNY
's Energy & Environment Power 100 list! We're excited to be recognized for our work making climate change a top issue for elected officials and voters
With New York's-own
@alizaidi46
as Deputy National Climate Advisory, we know that the U.S. will pick up the environmental leadership mantle just as he helped NY become a leader on the environment
Congratulations,
@SenSchumer
, on becoming New York’s first Senate majority leader! We look forward to working with you to fight climate change & protect New York’s land and water.
Join us,
@citizensenviro
@LIGreenGuide
@WinWithWIND1
for a discussion on NY's first offshore wind farm! We’ll talk with the project team about route selection, what to expect near the beach, and hear about the project timeline and review process. Sign up
👋Congratulations
@Doreen_M_Harris
on being appointed President of
@NYSERDA
. She will work to make New York a powerful force in greening our grid. Read the full statement from our president
@julietighe17