The NYC Council Committee on Environmental Protection recently held a hearing to discuss air quality and three bills that seek to improve it. NYLCV testified in support of the bills.
Learn More
News
In an effort to reduce the needless waste produced by foodservice disposables, the New York City Council is considering two bills that could enforce new regulations for single-use foodservice products. NYLCV supports the passage of both bills and other policies that discourage the use of single-use plastics in New York.
Learn MoreJim Gennaro is running for re-election to represent District 24 in the New York City Council. As chair of the
Learn More
News
We are excited to release our 2021 NYC Policy Agenda. In 2019, New York City committed to a bold Green
Learn MoreJordan Levine has over a decade of experience in New York public affairs and is currently Head of Communications for
Learn More
News
Clean transit is a part of the Biden climate plan. NYLCV is hopeful that the Biden administration will prioritize public transit and congestion pricing. We also anticipate the President-elect’s swift actions to advance environmental protection and tackle climate change in 2021.
Learn More
NYC has faced significant economic setbacks over the past few months due to the COVID pandemic and as a result many community composting sites that receive funding from the city are on the chopping block. We urge Mayor de Blasio to keep his promise of finding new locations for the Lower East Side Ecology Center and Big Reuse composting sites.
Learn MoreNews
Along with our partners, we are working to strengthen New York City’s lead poisoning prevention laws. We urged the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to significantly shorten its compliance period for building owners to complete a lead paint inspection.
Learn More