Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News for June 20th.

 

Here’s what we’re reading this week:

Recapping the End of Session in Albany The New York Legislature wrapped up its 2022 legislative session on the weekend of June 3rd, leaving Albany for the year after passing several important bills that were part of the NYLCV’s 2022 State Policy Agenda.  Read More

Dragonfly Day EV Expo  On Saturday, June 11th, NYLCVEF co-hosted an electric vehicle (EV) expo with the town of Southampton at the South Fork Natural Histroy Museum and Nature Center. The expo was a part of South Hampton’s Dragonfly Day. Dragonfly Day is an opportunity to hold educational events in New York State to increase awareness of the value of wetlands and encourage the implementation of climate change adaptation strategies and learn about how to reduce CO2 emissions.  Read More

Remember to Vote!   Early Voting for the June Primary started this Saturday. The June primary election is for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Assembly, Judges, & Party Positions.  Early Voting is available June 18-26. To find where to vote early, click here!   Remember: there is also an August Primary for Congress and the state Senate, including Early Voting for August 13-21 and in-person voting on August 23rd!    You can find out more about the upcoming elections and see NYLCV's endorsed candidates here.   (NYLCV)

Zero Carbon Zoning Amendment Can Remove Obstacles to Sustainability    Mayor Adams proposed a new city amendment to reduce our carbon footprint by removing red tape around certain zoning codes and improve the City’s equity, sustainability, and housing. The current zoning code prevents the installation of electric vehicle charging systems in all residential areas and some commercial areas. According to a recent census, nearly 1.4 million households own cars (some owning more than one car), of which less than one percent are electric. By allowing the installation of electric vehicle charging systems in places more convenient for people, i.e., in residential areas where people more frequently use cars, people may feel more inclined to purchase electric vehicles and contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.   (CityLand)

Biden Administration Climate Leader, Marc Chambers, to keynote the 2022 Brooklyn Energy Summit hosted by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce   Julie Tighe, president of the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) and the NYLCV Education Fund will provide the closing keynote.   "Clean energy is critical for communities in Brooklyn and all across New York State to achieve our clean energy goals and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions," Julie Tighe, President of NYLCV said. "As we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and electrify our infrastructure, we need new sources of clean energy to support our City and supercharge the innovative green economy of the future."   “We couldn’t be more excited to have Julie Tighe as our closing session speaker,” said Brooklyn Chamber President & CEO Randy Peers. “Her community-focused advocacy and leadership around climate and clean energy emphasizes the value and need of acting locally.”   For more information, visit www.brooklynchamber.com/events and Register Here.   (Brooklyn Eagle)