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. 

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.  We were especially encouraged to hear the Governor recognize that clean energy is the path forward and that affordability, resilience, and climate action go hand-in-hand. As she develops her Executive Budget, there is a big opportunity to build on this agenda for the benefit of all New Yorkers. 

On January 9, NYLCV President Julie Tighe stood shoulder to shoulder with Governor Kathy Hochul, union leaders, and workers in Suffolk County to say what should be obvious: New York will not give up on affordable, reliable clean energy – and we will not abandon the workers building it. The rally was the culmination of a full year of fighting back against relentless federal attacks on offshore wind and a clear signal that NYLCV and our partners are in this fight for the long haul. President Trump was inaugurated one year ago, and almost immediately his administration began targeting offshore wind, one of New York’s most important tools for lowering energy costs, creating union jobs, and reducing our dependence on volatile fossil fuels. Since then, NYLCV has been on the front lines, organizing, mobilizing, and pushing back every step of the way.

The Development & Events Coordinator will provide key support to the Development Department in achieving its annual fundraising plan. This person will report to the Senior Director of Development and will work closely with the Development Coordinator, Chief of Staff and President.

NYLCV is honored to be a Strategic Partner of IPF 2026: Energy at Sea, hosted by Oceantic Network.

It’s been one year since New York made history by launching the nation’s first Congestion Pricing Program, and the results are in: less traffic, faster buses, better air quality, and millions of dollars going to improve our mass transit system. “It takes bold leadership to advance policies that improve our communities and daily lives – especially when they aren’t universally popular at the start,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe. “That’s exactly what Governor Hochul showed by advancing congestion pricing forward to deliver real results for New Yorkers.”

The New York League of Conservation Voters and NYLCV Education Fund are proud to release our 2026 State Policy Agenda, which outlines the League’s top priorities, including the Sustainable Future Fund and the Clean Air Initiative, advancing affordable clean energy projects, decarbonizing buildings with thermal energy networks, passing a Clean Fuel Standard, and achieving zero waste.

Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts from now until midnight on December 31 will be doubled up to $5,000! That means if you give $50 today, NYLCV gets $100!