Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News for July 18th.

 

Here’s what we’re reading this week:

Open Streets NYC Review After the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, city-dwellers everywhere realized the importance of outdoor spaces. In New York City, the most densely populated city in the US with over 27,000 people per square mile, people realized the need for more space for outdoor activities. Thus, New York unveiled the Open Streets program during the pandemic in the spring of 2020 where the need for outdoor space was at its peak.  Read More

NYLCV Testimony: LL 97  On June 27th, there was a joint Oversight Hearing with the Committee on Civil Service and Labor, Committee on Environmental Protection, and Committee on Housing and Buildings. This hearing was regarding Local Law 97 and the Green Workforce Pipeline. Various environmental, labor, and, and housing organizations spoke.  Read More

NYC: Join us for Congressional District 10 Environmental Candidate Forum at The Cooper Union    Join us for the NY Congressional District 10 Candidate Forum on Tuesday, July 19th, at the Cooper Union.    Moderated by Danielle Muoio from Politico, the forum will feature candidates including Bill de Blasio, Liz Holtzman, Mondaire Jones, Yuh-Line Niou, Jo Anne Simon, Dan Goldman, Carlina Rivera, and Quandra Francis.  *proof of covid-19 vaccination and one booster required for entry*   (RSVP HERE)

Opinion: Union labor will help lead New York’s transition to clean energy   As extreme weather patterns become a common occurrence, and sea levels and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise alarmingly, New York State has rightly acknowledged the urgency of the climate crisis during its latest legislative session.   This was reflected in the $220 billion state budget passed this year, which focused on improving the environment, creating greener and more resilient infrastructure, and transitioning to a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040   (AMNY)

Enter our Plastic Free July Giveaway   In honor of Plastic Free July, we decided to give away a zero-waste kit worth $150. Sign the new pledge to enter for a chance to win. One winner will be chosen at the end of July. We urge you to continue to refuse single-use plastics this month, and for as long as you can.    (Enter Giveaway Here)