Suffolk County Executive Steve LevyCandidates throughout the state are stepping up their environmental platforms -- and earning NYLCV's coveted endorsements based on their track records as well as their future plans.

As the general election approaches on Nov. 6, the League has endorsed 42 candidates running for county Legislature, county executive, mayor and town supervisor. They hail from Long Island all the way to the Capital District, vying for seats in Albany, Rensselear, Saratoga, Schenectady, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties.

North Castle Supervisor Reese BermanSteve Levy and Bill Magnarelli have earned our seal of approval for their county executive races in Suffolk and Onondaga counties, respectively. Among Levy's top priorities are drinking water protection and the use of alternative energy. Click here to read our profile on Magnarelli.

Among the mayoral endorsements are Mayor Harry Tutuntian, who is seeking re-election in Troy; Mayor John McDonald, who is seeking another term in Cohoes; Mayor Noam Bramson in New Rochelle; Mayor Brian Stratton in Schenectady and Mayor Phil Amicone in Yonkers (click here for a detailed profile on the last two endorsees).

Tutunjian is proposing a forward-thinking environmental agenda that includes more green buildings, emissions reduction and smart growth. In his eco-plans, Bramson is envisioning energy-efficiency and greater use of mass transit. McDonald's green plan focuses on better wastewater management, open space and waterfront access.

New Rochelle Mayor Noam BramsonOur endorsements for town supervisors include Reese Berman in North Castle, Philip Cardinale in Riverhead, Jim Dougherty in Shelter Island, Paul Feiner in Greenburgh, Brian Foley in Brookhaven, Barbara Gerrard in New Castle, William McGintee in East Hampton, Robert Morabito in Rye, Mary Beth Murphy in Somers, RoseMarie Panio in Yorktown, Paul Sausville in Malta and Gary Warshauer in Pound Ridge.

For Albany County Legislature, we endorse: William Aylward Jr. , Alexander "Sandy" Gordon and Herbert Reilly Jr.

For Suffolk County Legislature, we endorse: Kate Browning, Louis D'Amaro, Jack Eddington, John Kennedy Jr., Lynne Nowick, Edward Romaine and Steven Stern.

For Nassau County Legislature, we endorse: Francis Becker, Norma Gonsalves, Judy Jacobs, Edward Mangano, Dave Mejias, Richard Nicolello, Peter Schmitt, Jeffrey Toback and Wayne Wink.

For Westchester County Legislature, we endorse: Tom Abinanti, Judy Myers and Martin Rogowsky.

Click here for a full list of our endorsed candidates -- and don't forget to case your vote for the environment on Nov. 6.

Newsletter Issue

• Ecopolitics Monthly --- October 2007