Parks are essential to life in New York City. They bring joy to families, connect neighbors, and strengthen communities. At a time when the United States—and much of the world—feels increasingly polarized, New York City's parks remain one of the few spaces where people can build bridges and relationships.
What's more, NYC's parks provide critical environmental and public health benefits, and they generate billions for the city and save billions more in avoided costs. The next mayor has a major chance to deliver. That's why NYLCV, New Yorkers for Parks, and the Play Fair Coalition released an updated platform for the city's next mayor: Parks 2030!
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This week, during Climate Week NYC, Governor Hochul and state agencies announced a series of actions, showing the country what strong state leadership on climate looks like. These actions included the $1 billion Sustainable Future Fund, $16 million in workforce development for the green economy, and a push to move forward on shovel-ready renewable energy projects. DEC also announced 26 newly certified "climate smart communities."
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It's Drive Electric Month! From September 12 to October 12, communities across the U.S. are celebrating National Drive Electric Month, a nationwide effort to highlight the environmental and economic benefits of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) proudly participated in The Economist’s 6th annual Sustainability Week US, a gathering of leaders focused on climate resilience and sustainable economic growth. The summit brought together over 500 experts from across the public and private sectors, ranging from energy executives to environmental advocates, to explore innovations in energy, climate resilience, and sustainable growth.
Learn MoreUnder New York State law, all new light-duty passenger vehicles must be zero-emission by 2035, with all medium- and heavy-duty passenger vehicles following suit by 2045. However, there are significant barriers to reaching these goals due to charging and grid infrastructure shortfalls, exacerbated by federal rollbacks.
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Exposure to lead, a toxic metal, has a wide range of harmful effects toward people, from headaches and stomach pains to more severe conditions such as heart disease and impaired kidney function. Children are especially vulnerable, with exposure linked to brain damage, developmental delays, behavioral issues, and hearing and speech impairments. Therefore, it’s essential that lead levels are properly monitored through accurate testing and any exceedances are promptly addressed and reduced through effective remediation, or are properly secured against use and are consistently reported to all required parties for schools.
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Over 100 regional business leaders, elected officials, environmentalists, and NYLCV supporters, gather to celebrate environmental progress in the region and strengthen our shared commitment to New York’s environment.
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On August 13, New York City announced the release of Greater Greenways: The New York City Greenway Plan, a milestone achievement and a top New York League of Conservation Voters priority. Required under Local Law 115 of 2022, which NYLCV strongly supported, the plan is the city’s first comprehensive greenway vision in more than 30 years.
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