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By Liam McGowan New York is facing health and environmental risks. The Federal government is attempting to roll back water

There’s been a lot of movement at City Hall on issues that shape New Yorkers’ quality of life — from cleaner streets to safer intersections. We’re celebrating one major win and doubling down on the push for another. On November 12, the New York City Council passed Intro 1123-B, an NYLCV Scorecard Bill that will help create a modern, citywide residential waste containerization system. Sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson, the legislation establishes the framework for how the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) can operate on-street waste container programs. NYLCV joined our partners from Transportation Alternatives, Families for Safe Streets, and Open Plans, and dozens of other advocates on the steps of City Hall to rally in favor of Intro 1138, a bill that would  substantially increase daylighting at intersections throughout the city (at least 1,000 intersections per year).

More than 92% of NYLCV’s 125 endorsed candidates won or are ahead in their elections last week and we congratulate

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4 -- tomorrow! -- and Our Vote is Our Power!  In the fight against climate

The past month has been significant in terms of creating a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable community here in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly 80 million dollars in state funding to support zero emission vehicles under the Zero-Emission Transit Transition (ZETT) program. In Croton-On-Hudson in Westchester County, officials have created a Renewable Diesel (RD) pilot program led by Mayor Brian Pugh. In Suffolk County, the Town of Babylon is proposing a new law that would regulate construction of solar carports in town parking lots.

By Georgia Good In November 2022, New York voters passed the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond

The General Election is fast approaching! Early voting is October 25 to November 2, and Election Day is November 4.  There are six proposals on the ballot this year. Read more about each one, and arguments for and against, in this NYLCVEF blog post.  NYLCV urges New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposals 1, 3 and 6. Here’s why. 

We’ve all heard about lead poisoning at some point in our lives. Perhaps it was in your high school science class, or maybe you saw it on the news, or it might’ve come up when you were moving into a new home. Hearing about it is one thing, but actually understanding what it is, and how to prevent it, is crucial.  Because here’s the thing: lead exposure is not just a problem of the past, it still exists in too many of our homes, our schools, and our pipes, and it is putting people at risk.