The GOP passed their Big Ugly Bill, which raises costs and cuts programs millions rely on to fund massive billionaire giveaways. We stand with Leader Hakeem Jeffries & House Democrats in pressing on to defend working families and our climate. We will never stop fighting.

What is #EnergyIndependence? And why do we need it now? Swipe to find out!

It's not too late to start your Plastic Free July journey! Join the movement by signing our pledge buff.ly/q6k6CVn ! 🌎 #PlasticFreeChallenge #WasteLessNY #ChooseReusables

Our rights are under attack! We will be joining the nationwide day of peaceful action on July 17th. Let's fight back! #GoodTroubleLivesOn Learn more: buff.ly/tLABnCG

NYC’s record-breaking $116B budget includes $6.1M for a “Department of Sustainable Delivery, focused on e-bike regulation, enforcement, and promoting a cleaner and safer NYC environment. Read more: buff.ly/G1uHdUZ

New trains, who dis? Alstom USA just announced it will be building 316 new rail cars for LIRR and Metro-North, replacing the oldest in service with reliable rides. Thanks to congestion relief, NYC is finally getting the funds needed to modernize its transit systems.

Wetlands provide vital ecological and economic benefits, but after the 2023 Sackett v. EPA ruling weakened federal protections, state and local action is crucial to safeguard New York’s communities and natural resources. Learn more: buff.ly/Jv2gftI

Lead pipes are still putting NYers at risk- but data is helping fix it. Learn how inventory tracking is driving real change and where improvements can still be made in New York State. Read more buff.ly/Dr6nVZD

Nearly 1 in 3 Bronx households are energy-burdened. NY’s new Cap-and-Invest plan aims to change that, cutting emissions and helping low-income families afford cleaner, cheaper energy. Find out how it works here buff.ly/h4xYFTM

While the feds retreat, NY and 9 other Northeast states step up to cut power plant emissions by at least 60% by 2037 compared to 2025 levels under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Thank you Governor Kathy Hochul for driving this progress! Read more: buff.ly/DzVnP6n

Our rights are under attack! On July 17, let's unleash our collective power to create a brighter future. We are the change-makers, the justice-seekers, and the hope-bringers. Join us to show that #GoodTroubleLivesOn and let's march towards a world that's just and fair for all.

In this year’s budget, Mayor Eric Adams failed to restore full funding for NYC Parks. We need $79.5M to bring back 795 essential staff; the budget only restores ¼ of that. Parks aren’t a luxury – they’re essential to safety and quality of life in NYC. #ParksPower #NYC

Join NYLCVEF tomorrow, July 12, for City of Water Day! Participate in a coastal cleanup with @CastleHillYMCA and Waterfront Alliance and a free art-making table with Dennis Darkeem at the JBOLC Market. Do your part! Learn how to conserve water here: buff.ly/8F0EPJO

After the publication of a Skidmore College Environmental Studies and Science Senior Capstone project, the Saratoga Lake Association calls for a reduction in winter road salt use – that’s good news! Read more: buff.ly/RSmKga3

In a new op-ed, NYLCV President julie tighe and Lisa Dix, NY Director of Building Decarbonization Coalition, break it down: Ending NY’s 100-foot gas hookup rule is a win for your wallet and the planet! Now it’s time for @govkathyhochul to sign the repeal into law! Read: buff.ly/2tGHDfg

Legal challenges to California’s authority to set stricter vehicle emissions rules could derail goals in 17 states following their standard. As the courts and Congress debate, the future of state-led clean air policy hangs in the balance. Read here: buff.ly/FEwA8xn

Study finds that plastic bag bans and fees are effectively reducing shoreline litter! NYLCV played a critical role in passing NY’s 2020 statewide plastic bag ban, making a measurable difference in keeping local shorelines clean. Read more: buff.ly/IiZt7u8

Maybe Katy Perry didn’t know about the climate impacts of fireworks when she sang her hit song - it’s okay! Fireworks stress wildlife and pollute our air and water, but there are alternatives, like drone shows! Holidays can be fun AND safe for the planet: buff.ly/nLDurB0