We fight climate change, conserve land and water, and protect public health in New York State through political action.

The New York League of Conservation Voters and NYLCV Education Fund (NYLCV/EF) today released their 2026 Westchester Policy Agenda, a comprehensive roadmap to help lawmakers and local governments advance sustainability, resilience, public health, and environmental justice. The League’s top priorities would help Westchester communities improve public health, expand clean energy, protect open space, and build more resilient, walkable, and equitable communities.

Last week, NYLCV Policy Director Pat McClellan was in Albany to testify before a joint hearing of the Senate and Assembly Environmental Conservation and Energy Committees on the Governor’s Executive Budget. His message was clear: while there are important environmental investments to applaud, New York’s budget must go further to meet the climate crisis, lower costs for families, and keep the state on track to meet its clean energy goals.

 The path forward is far from smooth. The sector is facing turbulence, including federal stop work orders, permitting delays, market uncertainty, political attacks, and widespread misinformation. These challenges put at risk the progress made so far and test the resilience of an industry essential to America’s clean energy future.

Governor Hochul’s State of the State made clear that New York recognizes the urgency of tackling affordability while continuing to invest in the environmental protections and infrastructure that is critical to the health of New Yorkers.