Doug Dittko For Brookhaven Town Council

As a long-time community and civic leader, Doug Dittko has an impressive track record of protecting open space and fighting overdevelopment in the Town of Brookhaven. He facilitated the purchase of development rights for 82 acres of farmland in Manorville (one of the largest such transactions in town history) and helped prevent the construction of 25 homes on a contaminated property near the Manorville composting site. As former chairman and a current member of the town Planning Board, Dittko has also worked to ensure responsible development that takes community needs into account.
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Staying The Course Of Environmental Progress

The New York League of Conservation Voters is proud to have endorsed many of the candidates who were victorious in the 2009 local elections. And in the races where our endorsed candidates did not win, NYLCV will be working with the newly elected officials to build upon the real progress made on climate change and continue to lead us toward a cleaner-energy economy

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NYLCV's PAC Priority Campaigns For November 3: Materna, Mejias

NYLCV is working overtime for our priority general election campaigns: Janine Materna for City Council on Staten Island and David Mejias for Nassau County Legislature. Learn more about these efforts -- and if you live in one of these districts, please be sure to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for our endorsed candidates.

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NYLCV Honors Champions For A Greener Nassau

Former U.S. Rep. Rick Lazio and Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi were our special guests.Dozens of elected officials, business leaders and environmentalists turned out for the New York League of Conservation Voters’ Champions for a Greener Nassau Cocktail Party, which honored organizations that are leading the way toward a more sustainable Long Island.
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Phil Cardinale For Riverhead Town Supervisor

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Coming Soon: NYLCV's First Round Of Endorsements

NYLCV's staff and board are poring over more than 150 applications for our endorsement this year. Who will receive our backing in the fall municipal elections in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island? Time will tell -- and soon. Expect to hear about our first round of endorsements after our board meeting on July 22.

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Tim Mazzei For Brookhaven Town Supervisor

LI Chapter Board Member George Hoffman congratulates Tim Mazzei on our endorsement.As a member of the Town Board of Brookhaven, Tim Mazzei has shown environmental leadership on issues ranging from open space to energy efficiency. He's also a proponent of our Brookhaven Action Plan -- some of the many reasons Tim Mazzei has earned our endorsement for Broohaven Town Supervisor.

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Our Plan For Greening Long Island's East End

The East End of Long Island is famed for its vineyards, resorts and treasured quality of life. But it is also a rapidly growing region that faces increased  pressures on its natural resources, including its land, water and wildlife. To address these sustainability challenges, the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund has released its 2009 East End Agenda, which serves as a comprehensive roadmap for elected officials and policymakers.

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NYLCV Applauds Speaker Silver On Transit Plan

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Sustainable Future Depends On Mass Transit Expansion

If the New York metropolitan area is to combat climate change, achieve sustainability and maintain its global economic importance, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority must expand the mass transit network and green its operations. Take a look at these and other recommendations from the MTA Commission on Sustainability, where NYLCV's President, Marcia Bystryn, is a commissioner.

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