New York League of Conservation Voters

“Solar energy has been one of New York’s brightest success stories, but without further action, its momentum could go dim.” NYLCV Pres Julie Tighe and NYSEIA exec Dir Noah Ginsburg lay out the path forward. https://lnkd.in/evK8rgUF

Throwback to Governor Kathy Hocul's St. Patrick's Day Reception. It was such a joy to join together as a community in celebration of Irish heritage. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this wonderful event and happy belated St. Patrick's Day!

On March 18th, NYLCV released our 2025-2026 Long Island Policy Agenda. With the collaboration of our partners, policymakers, and the people of Long Island, we can achieve a sustainable future that benefits every community. Access the agenda here:

Women have been at the forefront of the environmental and conservation movements, shaping policy, inspiring action, and driving meaningful change. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we are proud to recognize the contributions of women leaders whose dedication and vision have helped protect our planet for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/ea2yM57E

Parks and green spaces are vital infrastructure across New York City, essential to the well-being of all New Yorkers. That’s why last week, the Play Fair for Parks coalition gathered on the steps of City Hall to urge the administration to restore critical NYC Parks funding and staffing. Following the rally, advocates attended the Parks & Recreation preliminary budget hearing, delivering testimony on the urgent need for meaningful park investments in the FY26 budget – including $79.8 million to maintain New York City's 1,700+ parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities and strengthen key programs like Urban Park Rangers, tree stump removal, and GreenThumb. Despite the fact that 14% of New York City is parkland, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation receives just 0.6% of the city's budget – a glaring disparity that has left the agency understaffed, underfunded and unable to maintain the green spaces that millions of New Yorkers depend on daily. Our parks are not luxuries – they are key drivers of quality-of-life. It’s time for the NYC Office of the Mayor to recognize this, and invest in them as such. Thank you to New York City Council Members Shekar Krishnan, Alexa Avilés, Mercedes Narcisse, Shaun Abreu, Gale Brewer and Christopher Marte, and to all our Play Fair partners, for joining us to stand up for our parks! #ParksPower #NYC

So wonderful to be among friends and allies last night at the Capital Region Cocktail Party. A big shout out to our Capital Region Chapter Board for their leadership and tireless commitment to the environment! Special thanks to Congressman Paul Tonko, Noah Ginsburg, and NYLCV Chapter Board Chair Peter Trimarchi for speaking, and congratulations to the New York Solar Energy Industries Association and Noah Ginsburg on being honored! Such a pleasure to be alongside Jessica Ottney Mahar, Alexandra Moore, Jeff Jones, Rebecca Marino, Michelle Hook, Dana Stanton, Jonathan Cohen, Joe Bonilla, John Greenthal, and Lynelle Bosworth

We are deeply troubled by the administration’s attempt to gut decades of sound environmental regulations and the EPA’s absurd plan to shutter its environmental justice operations. Read our full reaction to the EPA rolling back regulations and efforts to close environmental justice operations: https://lnkd.in/eXYSiiUw

Read our reaction to the State Senate and Assembly One-House Budgets:  https://lnkd.in/e_2BS3Qq

Join us this Thursday, March 13, for a virtual Lunch & Learn detailing our 2025 NYC Policy Agenda! You'll hear from our policy team about our top priorities for NYC in 2025, as well as how we hope to implement them. + Q&A. RSVP here to receive a link to the live program: https://lnkd.in/eWhA5Jcp

Great evening with New York League of Conservation Voters listening to several mayoral candidates discussing how we can address climate change in our city.