New York State Greens / Green Party of New York State

The Green Party of New York State, also known as NY Greens or GPNYS, is the state-level affiliate of the Green Party of the United States. The party was founded by grassroots activists committed to ecological wisdom, social justice, grassroots democracy, and nonviolence.

NY Greens organize at the local level through county and neighborhood chapters across New York. Members participate in electoral politics, community organizing, and issue-based campaigns that reflect the party's core values.

The party has a long history in New York, with active chapters in cities including Buffalo, Rochester, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Capital District region.

The Four Pillars of the Green Party are Democracy, Justice, Ecology, and Peace. These foundational principles guide all of the party's activities, platform positions, and organizing efforts at every level.

Democracy means empowering citizens through participatory decision-making and transparent governance. Justice encompasses social justice, equal rights, and fair economic policies for all people regardless of background.

Ecology reflects the commitment to environmental sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and protecting the planet for future generations. Peace involves nonviolent conflict resolution, opposition to militarism, and building cooperative international relationships.

You can join the NY Green Party by connecting with a local chapter in your area. Local chapters hold regular meetings that are open to the public, and new members are always welcome to attend and get involved.

Membership is available at several contribution levels, and the party relies on individual donations and volunteer efforts to sustain its organizing work. Even small contributions help support the party's activities and outreach.

Whether you want to run for office, volunteer on campaigns, or simply stay informed about Green politics in New York, getting involved starts with reaching out to your nearest chapter.

The NY Green Party has local chapters throughout New York State. Active chapters include the Buffalo Greens (Erie County), Central Queens Greens, West Queens Greens, Prospect Heights Greens (Brooklyn), Rensselaer County Greens, and the Genesee Valley/Rochester Greens (Monroe County).

Each chapter operates independently at the local level while coordinating with the statewide party organization. Chapters hold their own meetings, organize local campaigns, and engage with community issues specific to their area.

If there is no chapter in your immediate area, you can still participate through the statewide organization and help build Green Party presence in your community.

The NY Green Party focuses on a wide range of issues rooted in its Four Pillars. Environmental concerns include opposing pollution, protecting natural resources, promoting renewable energy, and advocating for sustainable urban planning and public transportation.

On social justice, the party supports workers' rights, affordable housing, universal healthcare, and equitable access to education. The party also champions campaign finance reform, ballot access, and proportional representation to strengthen democratic participation.

Peace and anti-militarism are also central to the party's platform, including opposition to unnecessary military interventions and support for redirecting military spending toward domestic needs like infrastructure, education, and social services.

The NY Green Party distinguishes itself through its commitment to grassroots democracy and its refusal to accept corporate donations. The party is funded entirely by individual contributions, which allows it to advocate for policies based on principle rather than the interests of wealthy donors.

Unlike the major parties, the Greens prioritize ecological sustainability as a core governing principle rather than an afterthought. The party's platform integrates environmental protection with economic and social policy at every level.

The Green Party also emphasizes decentralized, participatory decision-making. Local chapters have significant autonomy, and party decisions are made through democratic processes that give every member a voice in shaping the direction of the organization.