Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Earns High Score From New York League of Conservation Voters

(Albany, NY) Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins earned a 92% on her scorecard from the New York State League of Conservation Voters (NYCLV). The ranking, which is the highest of all New York State Legislative Leaders, recognizes Senate Democratic Leader Stewart-Cousins’ long-time commitment to protecting New York’s environment, natural resources, and water supplies.

“We all have a responsibility to protect our environment and ensure we give our children and grandchildren a cleaner and greener world,” Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said. “The prosperity of our entire state, and each of our regional economies, rely on clean water, a healthy agricultural sector, and the natural beauty that brings millions of tourists to New York annually. I thank the New York League of Conservation Voters for recognizing my efforts, and for noting that under my leadership the Senate Democratic Conference has been outspoken in the fight to protect our environment.”

The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYCLV) issued their annual scorecard for all New York State legislators. Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins received a score of 92%, placing her among the top legislators on this critical issue and the highest scoring Legislative Conference leader. For more information about the New York League of Conservation Voters, their scorecard, and their priority issues, please visit: http://nylcv.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-scorecard-Final.pdf