West Bronx City Council Candidate Forum

Over 100 people packed into the YWCA in Riverdale to find out where candidates running for the 11th City Council District stand on environmental issues pertaining to the New York City area, and specifically within the West Bronx. The forum, held in partnership with local organizations, is the latest step in the NYLCV Education Fund's 2013 New York City Sustainability Program.

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Candidates Flock To Our Sustainability Policy Boot Camp

Scores of New York City candidates, their staffs, civic leaders and elected officials from every borough turned out for the NYLCV Education Fund's 2013 Environmental Candidate School. The event connected candidates running for office with experts on transit, conservation, parks and environmental policy to help them campaign and govern effectively. Coming on the heels of our successful Mayoral Forum on Sustainability, the Environmental Candidate School is the latest step in our New York City Sustainability Program.

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Don't Miss The Yonkers Park Symposium!

Join NYLCVEF, the Yonkers Committee for Smart Development and Groundwork Hudson valley for a though-provoking symposium about the future of Yonkers' parks on June 8. This discussion will address many of the challenges facing Yonkers' green spaces, such as balancing passive and active recreation, new funding models and the role of the community in parks planning. 
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Go Green In Westchester with NYLCVEF!

The event will take place at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.Maybe you have been thinking about what you can do beyond attic insulation to make your house really energy-efficient. Maybe you are considering solar panels, but are intimidated about the process and concerned about the costs. Maybe you would like to know how to make your home greener, but have not had the time to look into it. If so, come to "Building Blocks for Energy-Efficient Homes" on June 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, White Plains, sponsored by the  Office of the Westchester County Executive and the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund.       

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