Watch the recording of the last ZWTF If we missed you last week, you can view the meeting on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/doivBe6FqVo Watch the recording of our briefing on the Environmental Justice Siting Law (better known as Cumulative Impacts Law) on...
NO AMAZON-NO FRACKAZON IN ORANGE COUNTY
From our friends in Orange County: Dear Friends and Neighbors: This is a big one!! This is Say NO TO AMAZON WEEK. NO! to Amazon’s hostile take over of Orange County; NO! to their hostile takeover of our scarce water resources and their pollution of our air, water,...
A Celebration of the Life of Rev. John Collins
For those of you who were unable to attend. Over 200 people attended with dozens on Zoom: https://vimeo.com/1090124293/8dcc990079?share=copy
There is Another Way – Virtual Film Screening
There is Another Way - Synopsis In the midst of darkness, we discover who we truly are. There is Another Way tells the story of a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice, and in doing so show that another path is possible - for...
Baba Surya Presente!
It is with pain in my heart that I announce the passing of Baba Surya. He passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday at the age of 91 years. He was a fixture at the WESPAC office for many years when we were located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. location in...
Protect our Healthcare!
Hi Nada, Last week, the House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill that threatens to devastate healthcare in New York. While the bill is likely to change before reaching the White House, we’re preparing for significant cuts and coverage losses. At...
U.S. Mail Not for Sale!
Take Action before its too late! The USPS Board of Governors announced its intention to appoint David Steiner, reportedly the White House’s preferred candidate, as the next Postmaster General. The appointment of a FedEx board member would represent a fundamental...
WESPAC STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF TWO ISRAELI DIPLOMATS
WESPAC STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF TWO ISRAELI DIPLOMATSTwo Israeli diplomats were killed on Wednesday in DC. The suspect shouted “FreePalestine” when he was apprehended after the crime. WESPAC’s guiding principle is nonviolent resistance to oppression...
Building Community at the Lower Hudson Valley Social Forum
A wonderful short documentary film from Wilder Nicholson that captures the essence of the 2025 Lower Hudson Valley Social Forum. This footage gives us hope and joy in these dark and challenging times. We need to continue building community as we navigate our way to...
Zero Waste Task Force – Virtual Field Trip
We took a virtual field trip through different ways we can gather and compost food scraps. We heard presentations from Westchester Legislator Emiljana Ulaj, who is working to get compostable bags in grocery stores, Greystone Apartments in Yonkers, which collects food...
WESPAC on Facebook
All are welcome and please share widely. We have several new people to WESPAC this summer. This gathering on September 16th would be a lovely introduction to the broader social justice community: @followers
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Dear Friends,We are pleased to announce the launch of a new dedicated Annual Awards page on the WESPAC website.For more than fifty years, WESPAC has honored individuals and organizations whose leadership, vision, and commitment have helped advance peace, justice, human rights, environmental sustainability, and dignity and freedom for all. Our Annual Awards Gala has become an important opportunity to celebrate the people and movements working to create a more just and compassionate world.The new webpage serves as a central location for information about our Annual Awards program, including details about current and past honorees, event materials, photographs, and our Awards Journal. We hope it will help preserve the history of this important tradition while highlighting the inspiring work of those we have been privileged to recognize.We invite you to visit the page and explore the 2026 Awards Journal, which features this year's honorees and many of the community partners who work alongside WESPAC in advancing progressive social change.Thank you for your continued support of WESPAC and our shared commitment to building a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future.In solidarity,Nada
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WESPAC Annual Awards! WESPAC Annual Awards Celebration For more than five decades, WESPAC has celebrated and honored individuals and organizations whose courage, vision, and dedication have helped adv...