Pedaling Faster Toward Protected Bike Lanes
If the city is serious about reducing air pollution and tackling the climate crisis, then we need to do more to get people out of their cars and onto bicycles and other clean transportation modes, and we can only do that by creating a safe and robust network of protected bike lanes across the city. 
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City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality Passes NYC City Council
On Wednesday, the New York City Council passed the City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality (COYCN) zoning text amendment, a wonky name for a mighty important change to the city’s zoning laws. The change will remove hurdles so the city can more easily make green investments for and changes to its infrastructure that will reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings and the transportation sector, the state’s two leading sources.
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Susan Zhuang
Susan Zhuang is running for re-election in NYC Council District 43. As a dedicated advocate for environmental issues, Zhuang has
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Chris Banks
Chris Banks is running for re-election in NYC Council District 42. A lifelong resident of East New York, Banks has
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Dr. Yusef Salaam
Yusef Salaam is running to represent District 9 in the New York City Council. Salaam is a champion for social
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News
NYC Council Passes Laws on Lead and Bike Infrastructure, Skip the Stuff Goes Into Effect
The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) applauds the New York City Council for recently passing four important environmental laws, three to reduce lead-paint poisoning in the city and a fourth to require that the city establish an on-line interactive map for the city’s bike routes.
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Event
2024 NYLCV New York City Cocktail Party
Our NYC cocktail party is one of NYLCV's premier events. Enjoy an evening of drinks, light refreshments, and great conversation overlooking the East River.
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NYLCV Reviews the NYC Mayor’s Executive Budget for FY24
The release of the Mayor's Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 has initiated the next phase of discussions between the Mayoral Administration and City Council toward finalizing the budget. As New York City faces many environmental and climate challenges, it is imperative that the City’s final FY24 budget prioritizes efforts to move us towards park equity, zero waste, reliable and affordable clean transportation, and more. Allocating sufficient funds towards these initiatives can help create a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future for the City and its residents. 
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