The climate crisis is “beyond scientific dispute”, & impacts are worsening - says a new report by @nationalacademies.org, one of the US’s most respected scientific bodies. It sharply rejects the Trump administration’s claims that fossil fuels pose little threat: shorturl.at/Fuegf

This past Sunday, we co-hosted a Back to School Party with @Brooklyn Bridge Parents and Mommy Poppins - this was our first time partnering with these organizations!! Additionally, we teamed up with the NYCSBUS to bring an interactive, educational Electric School Bus to the event.

On Monday we co-hosted a City Council Lobby Day with @transalt.org, @openplans.org & @fam4safestreets.bsky.social! We rallied for a bill to daylight 1,000 NYC intersections/year, boosting safety for pedestrians, drivers & cyclists. Learn more: tinyurl.com/zm7shu7y

There is no transition without transmission - join @rpa.org on Sept 19 for an expert panel – including NYLCV President @julietighe.bsky.social – on overcoming transmission challenges and keeping states energy wind-focused. Register here: tinyurl.com/mr3kh9dw

It's #DriveElectricMonth & we're all charged up for tomorrow's Sustainable Saratoga EV Car Show at Hudson ValleyCC! Discover the future of driving - and say 👋 to Team NYLCV! ⚡️Going Electric! 🚗 🗓️Saturday, September 13 🕐 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 Tec-SMART/HVCC North in Malta, NY

Great news from East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez! $1.1M from South Fork Wind funds will ensure the Montauk Inlet dredging moves forward after federal funding fell short. This protects fishing livelihoods & keeps the harbor safe! Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/25vzhy6k

Join us, NYOWA & Climate Jobs on Sept 17 at 12pm for Turbine Talks Episode 2! Learn more about federal policy shifts, NY’s clean energy future, and how you can act to keep offshore wind moving forward. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/mrxzey8s

Join us Monday, Sept 15 as we co-host a City Council Lobby Day with @transalt.org! We’re supporting a bill to bring daylighting to 1,000 NYC intersections/year - improving visibility and safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Learn more here: bit.ly/4m6ngJF

Less gridlock, safer roads, fewer cars: congestion pricing has seen major success in NYC. We’ve been advocating for congestion pricing for years. Now we’re seeing it benefit New Yorkers, our economy, and our environment. @governor.ny.gov reflects on its success: bit.ly/4neyHAF

We were delighted to celebrate @nyserda.bsky.social's 50th anniversary on Monday. Congratulations to the Catalyst Award winners Nicola Armacost, NY Best, and L&M. Together, let’s keep fighting for clean energy innovation across New York State. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gd1QJy

Tonight 7pm! #DemocracyNoir's NY theatrical premiere at the @Angelica Village East! Bonus: post-screening words from the film director, @Connie Field, award winning filmmaker Deborah Shafferand, & NYLCV's Lea Giddins. Don’t miss it! @lwvnyc.bsky.social angelikafilmcenter.com/villageeast/...

The QueensWay—a long-awaited 3.5-mile greenway & park for Central & South Queens—lost more than $117M in promised federal funding. We can’t let this project slip away. Tell your local leaders to fully fund the QueensWay without delay! Sign here: secure.tpl.org/site/Advocac...

Happy National Beach Day! 🏖️ Get together with some friends, pick up trash, and leave only your footprints behind! Let’s keep our beaches beautiful for generations to come 🐚♻️ Comment your favorite New York beach below! #NationalBeachDay #ProtectOurBeaches

Electric school buses are more than a clean energy solution; they're a step towards environmental justice. With electric school buses, we can make sure clean air and green jobs reach everyone. #ElectricSchoolBuses #CleanAirForAll

Water is our most precious resource, and New York’s record investment in water infrastructure not only reflects a commitment kept, it will have a demonstrable impact on the health and well-being of the state's residents and visitors! TY, @governor.ny.gov! www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...

Have you heard the news? ESBs are safer, thrive in all seasons, and can travel up to 300 miles on a single charge. Don't let the myths get in the way of #CleanRides4Kids #ElectricSchoolBuses

Big win for East Harlem 🗽! Supported by Congestion Pricing, the @mta.info is extending the 2nd Ave Sub — bringing cleaner/faster transit to 110,000+ riders every day. Thx @governor.ny.gov & @repespaillat.bsky.social for this long-awaited step toward equity, climate progress & community investment!

This school year, diesel is out and clean air is in. Join NYLCV this August in promoting greener and cleaner communities! #BacktoSchool #CleanRide4Kids #ElectricSchoolBuses

The NYC Council passed the Cooling Center Bill, making NYC’s Cooling Center Program permanent! This will ensure New Yorkers have free and safe spaces to stay cool during heat waves, protecting vulnerable communities. Thank you to the Council and advocates who made this possible!

This morning, NYLCV joined @nycdot.bsky.social, @nycgovparks.org, local leaders, and advocates from the NYC Greenways Coalition for the launch of “Greater Greenways,” NYC’s greenway plan mapping 500+ miles of existing routes and expanding safe and accessible city paths. Learn more: buff.ly/ADW17gJ

Today is #PollWorkerRecruitmentDay! This is a national day of action to ensure safe, fair, and free elections. Critical races are happening now, and poll workers are needed to keep polling places open and help neighbors vote. Sign up here @PowerThePolls: buff.ly/O73n3wy

On Aug. 14, the NYC Council will vote on Intro 998-A to make the City’s Cooling Center Program permanent, providing free and safe spaces during dangerous heat events. Tell your Council Member to protect vulnerable New Yorkers: buff.ly/zSnU3Dn

The EPA’s proposed rollback of the Endangerment Finding and vehicle pollution standards poses major threats to public health and climate protections. Aug. 19-20: EPA Public Hearing Register & testify by Aug. 12: [email protected] buff.ly/1Nl9fv4

The EPA’s Endangerment Finding is the bedrock of U.S. climate policy. Revoking it is a direct attack on science, health, and communities of color and low-wealth neighborhoods will bear the brunt of this rollback. Tell the EPA to uphold pollution protections:

Don't want to miss this. Join @nyforcleanpower.org on Tuesday afternoon to learn how to access federal clean energy incentives before they’re gone! 👇

Gutting the Solar for All program means higher energy bills and fewer clean energy jobs for low-income communities and communities of color. We’re proud to stand with @lcv.org and @chispalcv.bsky.social as we fight for affordable and accessible clean energy for all.

This week, @lcv.org’s Pete Maysmith joined @c-span.bsky.social to speak out against Trump’s EPA rollbacks, including the proposed rule to revoke the Endangerment Finding, a critical safeguard affirming that greenhouse gases threaten public health. Watch and learn more:

The Capitol Pressroom and Dave Lombardo interviewed @nrdc.org’s Jackson Morris to discuss the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, revealing new, bold emissions goals. While Trump and Zeldin’s EPA are retreating, the RGGI is upping local climate action! Listen:

NYLCV Gives Green is proud to endorse NYS Senator @seanryanforbuffalo.bsky.social for Mayor of Buffalo. Senator Ryan has made a commitment to protect New York’s natural resources, invest in clean energy, and ensure that Buffalo leads with bold climate action.

In a thought-provoking conversation with Consumer Behavior Lab & Rory Sutherland, Sutherland touches on why petrol cars sound completely absurd if they were invented today, considering their pollution, noise, health impacts, and inconveniences in comparison to EVs. Video credits: Mindset to Millions

Huge thank you to Rise Light & Power for hosting NYLCV and our state board for an incredible tour of the Ravenswood Generating Station! We are inspired by your commitment to transforming NYC’s largest fossil fuel power station into a renewable energy hub and powering a cleaner New York.

Trump and Lee Zeldin’s EPA continue to upend America’s clean energy landscape, now cutting the $7B Solar for All program, robbing millions of Americans of access to clean energy, stable electricity bills, and a pathway to a cleaner future. Read more: buff.ly/ZgJ8C8h

Big win for Long Island! Governor Hochul has just announced $21M in flood resiliency projects to protect South Shore communities, upgrade drainage, raise roads, and keep drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safe as storms grow stronger. Read more here: buff.ly/Ptb5g7Z

When Samuel L. Jackson says yes to offshore wind, you listen! Wind farms don’t just bring clean energy and green jobs to New York, they can even support ocean ecosystems where delicious seaweed thrives. Let’s power NY with offshore wind! Video credit: Vattenfall

Trump is dismantling federal scientific research: slashing funding, shutting down EPA research, and driving scientists out of agencies like the NOAA and NSF. From climate to public health, science is under attack! Read more:

NYLCV Gives Green is proud to announce its latest round of endorsements in the Capital Region, NYC, and Westchester County for the 2025 election cycle. These candidates have proven their commitment to actionable climate policy and building a sustainable future! Our endorsement list: buff.ly/NJpJJzO

Exciting news, Wagner Park just reopened yesterday! As part of the South Battery Park City Resiliency Project, the park has been renovated to protect Manhattan against flooding seen during Hurricane Sandy and keep it safe for future generations. Read: buff.ly/xsA4zM9

A 12-state coalition, including NY, is challenging the DOE’s move to weaken appliance efficiency standards, citing legal violations, consumer costs, and a flood of inefficient imports. Read more to learn about the potential legal action that could ensue.

Lee Zeldin should be protecting our air, water, & land, not engaging in climate change denialism. Trump & Zeldin’s repeal of the endangerment finding risks bringing back dirty skies and toxic water – a past no American wants to revisit. Our full statement:

PSEG’s Time-of-Day rates are encouraging Long Island customers to reduce peak-hour energy use. Nearly half have switched and are reporting modest savings, and 98% remain on the plan with a money-back guarantee. Read more: buff.ly/LKLWAGe

Both houses repealed the 100-foot rule, which burdened ratepayers and fueled fossil use. Eliminating the rule would benefit not only the planet but also your wallet. Read about the importance of the repeal and why @governor.ny.gov needs to sign it below!

High rooftop solar costs aren’t just panels and labor—permitting delays and paperwork drive up prices and slow adoption. NYLCV supports automatic solar permitting to streamline approvals and expand access. We urge lawmakers to prioritize this! Read: buff.ly/kN4tCFE

NYLCV President @julietighe.bsky.social recently joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social to discuss the climate impacts of Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” on New York State. It is time to rise up as leaders at the state and local level to combat these impacts!

Exciting news! @govkathyhochul just announced that an additional $200 million is now available for zero-emission school buses through the third installment of funding from the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

NYLCV Education Fund and Con Edison just convened a panel of policy and energy leaders to discuss the critical role of transmission in shaping NY’s clean energy future. Thank you NYLCVEF President @julietighe.bsky.social and panelists Stuart Nachmias, Jessica Waldorf, John Bernecker, and Zach Smith!

Big news! @govkathyhochul signed legislation making it easier for NYers to upgrade to advanced septic systems that reduce water pollution, protect public health, and improve water quality. We thank @govkathyhochul, @senatorharckham, and @assemblywoman_kassay for their leadership!

School districts can claim up to $40k per electric bus through the 45W tax credit, but time is running out! Join us 7/24 to learn how to apply before the deadline! buff.ly/2gHKjlD

A Clean Fuel Standard—a top NYLCV priority—would ⬇️ carbon intensity of on-road transp fuels by at least 20% by '33. That's why we strongly support @council.nyc.gov Res 967 calling on the state legislature & @governor.ny.gov to get this measure over the finish line ASAP. Thx CM Shekar Krishnan!

NYC’s congestion pricing program has cut traffic delays, emissions, and noise complaints, and is projected to generate $500M for transit improvements in 2025. Yet, the Trump administration is suing to end it. So far, the courts have sided with NYC! Read: buff.ly/dZ6oo2x

New York should be doubling down on our commitment to become energy independent, not stalling it. Read our statement on the Public Service Commission’s disappointing decision to halt NYC offshore wind transmission projects below.