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Tell the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation to start the approved work on the Putnam Trail in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. This plan will accommodate ALL users, including those who currently cannot use the trail, like people in wheelchairs, most cyclists, rollerbladers, and those with baby carriages, as well as walkers and runners. Once completed, the new, ... Read More »

Senator Libous is the second highest ranking Republican in the Senate and its most vocal fracking cheerleader. But Senator Libous’ support for fracking is being scrutinized in the wake of a major Bloomberg News investigation revealing deep ties between the senator and a real estate company owned by a campaign contributor and close business associate that stands to profit from ... Read More »

New Yorkers are waiting for the state to become a leader in fighting climate change. And, thankfully, we don’t have to look any further than the Hudson Valley for an innovative model on green jobs and clean energy: http://bit.ly/12ex9Hy Email Governor Cuomo now and let him know that, despite the distractions in Albany, New Yorkers want action: http://bit.ly/11SlWBF Read More »

On Monday, June 17, citizens from across New York — from Long Island to Niagara Falls — will arrive in Albany to demand freedom from dirty energy, calling on Governor Cuomo to reject fracking and lead the nation in constructing a renewable energy economy here and now in New York. Sign up to rally with us for clean energy! Buses ... Read More »

Powerful oil and gas companies have gotten the toxic wastewater from their Marcellus Shale gas drilling (or fracking) exempted from the hazardous waste safety laws that apply to all other industries. Their waste is hazardous waste and must be treated as such – our health and our environment are too precious to risk to a dangerous corporate loophole. Please ask ... Read More »

Senator Libous is the second highest ranking Republican in the Senate and its most vocal fracking cheerleader. But Senator Libous’ support for fracking is being scrutinized in the wake of a major Bloomberg News investigation revealing deep ties between the senator and a real estate company owned by a campaign contributor and close business associate that stands to profit from ... Read More »

Locally grown food is not only good for you — it’s also good for New York. By purchasing local, you can help strengthen New York farms while also helping the environment. That’s why NYLCV is urging state lawmakers to approve legislation that will set the stage for a stronger local food economy and create jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ... Read More »

Governor Cuomo promised to wait for the science on fracking’s health and environmental impacts before he makes a decision on whether to proceed with drilling in New York. Nonetheless, the fracking industry has deep pockets and is attempting to mislead the public and bully the state into making a political decision rather than one based on the facts. An official ... Read More »

Honey Bees are dying at an alarming rate, and this winter marked the worst losses by far. U.S. beekeepers reported that as many as 50% of their bees disappeared or died.1 Last week, the European Union took a major step to protect its bee population – placing a two-year ban on the neonicotinoid class of pesticides, including clothianidin and thiamethoxam, ... Read More »

New Yorkers from across the state are concerned about fracking—and they should be. On Wednesday, May 22nd, Environmental Advocates of New York will join forces with other groups across the state and you are welcome to join us! Come to Albany and share your concerns with your elected officials on our 2013 lobby day. We need action on fracking! In ... Read More »

Do you know that more than 18,000 chemicals are used to make everyday children’s products such as car seats, toys and bedding – and most are not tested for safety purposes? The Child Safe Products Act is common-sense legislation that identifies the worst offending toxic chemicals, helps parents make informed decisions about their children’s products, and begins a phase-out of ... Read More »

The 2013 farm bill is happening, and you can make a difference right now. Your senator sits on the Agriculture Committee and needs to hear from you before next week’s vote. Will you fight to turn this farm bill into a healthy food bill? Click here to urge your senator to support healthy and sustainable farming practices! Crop insurance subsidies ... Read More »

On April 23, the New York State Senate unanimously passed the New York Solar Bill – moving us one step closer to making the Empire State a solar leader The bill extends the popular NY-Sun program for 10 years, provides enough solar energy to power 400,000 New York homes, creates thousands of local jobs, saves New Yorkers billions by reducing the ... Read More »

An essential environmental law is under threat — and Senator Boxer has the power to protect it. Our current law requires environmental and community impact studies of federal projects before they begin. This law is often the only way the public can weigh in on how projects would affect us. But a bill passed by Sen. Boxer’s committee would allow ... Read More »

Right now President Obama and the Food and Drug Administration are preparing to approve genetically engineered salmon on the market. We have less than 24 hours to tell the Obama administration that you oppose the approval of the world’s first genetically engineered, transgenic, animal. Unfortunately, the company behind GMO salmon, AquaBounty Technologies, is already celebrating its pending approval. Two days ... Read More »