Chair of Energy and Finance Meets Eco-Partners

NYLCVEF President Marcia Bystryn and NYLCVEF Chair Ed Cox with Richard Kauffman.Richard Kauffman, New York State Chair of Energy and Finance, spoke to NYLCVEF's Eco-Partners on June 12 on a variety of energy issues in New York State. Nearly 40 attendees from business and government turned out for this Eco-Partners Breakfast, to ask questions and network with like-minded professionals.

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NYLCVEF Helps Westchester Homeowners Go Green

Last Wednesday, NYLCVEF co-hosted a public forum called "Building Blocks for Energy Efficient Homes" with the Westchester County Executive's Office.  The event  was designed to aid homeowners who want to make their homes more efficient but don't know where to start, or are worried that the projects will end up costing more than they save.  
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Let's Talk About Parks In Yonkers!

This past Saturday, NYLCVEF co-hosted "What is an Urban Park, Anyway?" with the Yonkers Committee for Smart Development and Groundwork Hudson Valley.  This public symposium featured six speakers and was moderated by NYLCVEF President Marcia Bystryn.
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Mayoral Forum On Sustainability - A Great Success!

The forum was the first of the campaign season to focus broadly on sustainability issues.The 2013 Mayoral Forum on Sustainability -- held on Earth Day, April 22 -- was a smashing success! More than 800 people packed into Cooper Union's Great Hall to hear the nine major mayoral candidates talk about their positions on sustainable transportation, solid waste, clean energy and much more. But the forum was only the beginning - we need to continue the effort to ensure that New York City remains committed to sustainability through the next administration and beyond. Stay tuned for more information on the NYLCV Education Fund's 2013 New York City Sustainability Campaign. We've got a lot of exciting things going on that we will announce soon!
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