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Governor:

David Paterson on Environment
Democrat: Click here for David Paterson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

NY Senate Debate

Hillary Clinton on Environment
Democratic Jr Senator (NY): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.
  • $5B for green-collar jobs in economic stimulus package. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted against and consistently opposed to Yucca Mountain. (Jan 2008)
  • A comprehensive energy plan as our Apollo moon shot. (Jan 2008)
  • Advocate a cap and trade system. (Dec 2007)
  • Better track kids' products for exposures to toxic materials. (Dec 2007)
  • Support green-collar job training. (Aug 2007)
  • Put someone in charge of Katrina recovery who actually cares. (Aug 2007)
  • Overcome almost criminal indifference to Katrina rebuilding. (Jun 2007)
  • Launched EPA study of air quality at Ground Zero. (Jun 2007)
  • Scored 100% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
  • Stands for clean air and funding the EPA. (Sep 2000)
  • Reduce air pollution to improve children’s health. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Howie Hawkins on Environment
Green Challenger: Click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
KT McFarland on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for KT McFarland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeanine Pirro on Environment
Republican challenger; District Attorney: Click here for Jeanine Pirro on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charles Schumer on Environment
Democratic Sr Senator (NY): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Charles Schumer on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
John Spencer on Environment
Republican Challenger, previously Mayor of Yonkers: Click here for John Spencer on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Gary Ackerman on Environment
Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. (NY-5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gary Ackerman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Michael Arcuri on Environment
Democrat (District 24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Arcuri on other issues.
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Timothy Bishop on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Bishop on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Sherry Boehlert on Environment
Republican/Independence Representative (NY-24): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Sherry Boehlert on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 65% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Yvette Clarke on Environment
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Yvette Clarke on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joseph Crowley on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Crowley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Eliot Engel on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Eliot Engel on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Vito Fossella on Environment
Rep./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Vito Fossella on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Kirsten Gillibrand on Environment
Democrat (District 20): Click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Hall on Environment
Democrat (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Hall on other issues.
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Brian Higgins on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-27): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brian Higgins on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Maurice Hinchey on Environment
Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. Representative (NY-22): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Maurice Hinchey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Steve Israel on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Steve Israel on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Sue Kelly on Environment
Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-19): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Sue Kelly on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 70% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Peter King on Environment
Rep./Ind./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Peter King on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Randy Kuhl on Environment
Republican Representative (NY-29): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Randy Kuhl on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Nita Lowey on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-18): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Nita Lowey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Carolyn Maloney on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-14): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Maloney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Carolyn McCarthy on Environment
Dem./Ind./Working-Families (NY-4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn McCarthy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
John McHugh on Environment
Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-23): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John McHugh on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Michael McNulty on Environment
Democratic/Ind./Cons. Representative (NY-21): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Michael McNulty on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Gregory Meeks on Environment
Dem./Working-Families (NY-6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gregory Meeks on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Jerrold Nadler on Environment
Dem./Lib./Working-Families (NY-8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jerrold Nadler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Major Owens on Environment
Democrat/Working-Families Representative (NY-11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Major Owens on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Charles Rangel on Environment
Dem./Lib./Working-Families (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Rangel on other issues.
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Thomas Reynolds on Environment
Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-26): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Reynolds on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Jose Serrano on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-16): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jose Serrano on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Louise Slaughter on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-28): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Louise Slaughter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
John Sweeney on Environment
Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-20): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Sweeney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Ed Towns on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ed Towns on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 65% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Nydia Velazquez on Environment
Democrat/Working-Families Representative (NY-12): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Nydia Velazquez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Jim Walsh on Environment
Rep./Ind./Conservative Representative (NY-25): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Walsh on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 30% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Anthony Weiner on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-9): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Anthony Weiner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)

Former officeholders:

George Pataki on Environment
Republican NY Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for George Pataki on other issues.
  • More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
  • Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Eliot Spitzer on Environment
Former Democrat: Click here for Eliot Spitzer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Cox on Environment
Former Republican Challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Cox on other issues.
  • Overregulation is not the answer. (Jan 2006)
Michael Forbes on Environment
Former Republican Representative (NY-1): Click here for Michael Forbes on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Benjamin Gilman on Environment
Former Republican Representative (NY-20): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Gilman on other issues.
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Felix Grucci on Environment
Former Republican Representative (NY-1): Click here for Felix Grucci on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Amo Houghton on Environment
Former Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-29): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Amo Houghton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 25% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
John LaFalce on Environment
Former Democrat/Ind./Lib. Representative (NY-29): Click here for John LaFalce on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Lazio on Environment
Former Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Rick Lazio on other issues.
  • Clean up toxic areas with new Superfund legislation. (Sep 2000)
  • Balance prosperity and conservation. (May 2000)
  • Require reduced sulfur emissions from gasoline. (May 2000)
  • End “Mountain Top Removal” mining practice. (May 2000)
  • More emission controls; more air & water standards. (Jul 1998)
  • More grazing & mining fees; promote pollution credits. (Jul 1998)
Jack Quinn on Environment
Former Republican/Ind./Cons. Representative (NY-27): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jack Quinn on other issues.
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Daniel Frisa on Environment
Former Republican Representative (NY-4): Click here for Daniel Frisa on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Susan Molinari on Environment
Former Republican Representative (NY-13): Click here for Susan Molinari on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Paxon on Environment
Former Republican Representative (NY-27): Click here for Bill Paxon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gerald Solomon on Environment
Former Republican Representative (NY-22): Click here for Gerald Solomon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Cuomo on Environment
2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for Andrew Cuomo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carl McCall on Environment
2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carl McCall on other issues.
  • Pass Brownfields bill and refinance Superfund. (Sep 2002)
  • Replace MTA board; reform transportation in NYC. (Sep 2002)
  • Decertify Indian Point nuclear power plant. (Sep 2002)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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