Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News for February 16th.

 

Here's what we're reading this week.

Mayor de Blasio Announces More Bike Lanes and Permanent Open Streets In his 2021 State of the City Address, Mayor de Blasio mentioned climate and his commitments in his last year to reducing emissions, improving transportation, and electrification. Read More

Recap: Natural Resources Forum We recently held a forum on how protecting and managing our natural resources can help us achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act's goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions statewide by 2050. Read More

Acting U.S. Secretary of the Interior Scott de la Vega moved to reverse damaging actions of the previous Administration to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which is a priority program for NYLCV because it protects open space. The announcement came just a day after Congressmembers -- including eight members of the New York delegation --  wrote to ask for the reversal. (LWCF Coalition)

Newly-appointed NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Gutman, a former NYLCV board member, promised to prioritize mobility by expanding bus and bike infrastructure. (New York Times) Photo from New York Times

In an editorial, Newsday is hopeful that green energy projects, like offshore wind farms off the coast of Long Island, will grow at an accelerated pace with the support of the Biden and Cuomo Administrations. (Newsday)