From Extinction Rebellion US: The ongoing extreme weather around the world and two upcoming international climate decision-making events--the Climate Ambition Summit on September 20 and COP28 in November/December--are coming together to create a moment of urgency this fall. A mass mobilization is needed to make the voice of the people heard, and XRUS must be part of that […]
Hello, all! Please join us on August 14th at WESPAC to hear from Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh and his spouse Jessie Chang speak about climate change actions and biodiversity conservation in the Palestinian Territories under military occupation. RSVP at [email protected] and read more below:
New Rochelle Against Racism (New RoAR) is advancing the work of the city’s new Youth Justice and Equity Team (YJET) with an online community education series designed to help keep young people out of court through education, training, and community support. Under the leadership of Judge Jared Rice, YJET includes representatives from the New Rochelle […]
EVENT: Join WASS at Westchester Environmental Bond Act Educational Listening Tour DATE & TIME: August 15th from 1-3PM LOCATION: Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY 10606 We hope you have been enjoying your summer so far! WASS would like to cordially invite you to join for NYS DEC's Lower Hudson Valley's […]
EVENT: Hochul Sign the Bill rally 8/15/23 at noon DATE & TIME: August 18th, 2023 @ 12-1PM LOCATION: Outside Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave White Plains, NY 10697 The Stop Holtec coalition is having a rally on 8/15/23 at the County Center in White Plains at noon before the Environmental Listening Tour that is from 1-3pm. […]
From RAPP: Sunday, September 10th @ 12-2:30pm Screening + Panel Discussion of "The Interview" Temple Israel New Rochelle, 1000 Pinebrook Blvd, New Rochelle, NY Lunch served at noon; Program begins at 1:00 pm • FREE and open to the public • RSVP here
From Beyond Plastics and Judith Enck: Registration is open for the Fall session of my popular seven-week online class on plastic pollution through Bennington College and I hope you will join me. Starting on September 6 through October 18, we'll meet from 7:00-9:00 PM ET on Wednesday evenings to delve into almost every aspect of plastic pollution […]
The United Nations Association of Westchester is hosting a UN Day Celebration focused on Youth Movements for Peace and Non-Violence on October 22 2-4 PM at the Mercy University Rotunda. More details below, and registration information! Virtual Registration Here In Person Registration Here
Email [email protected] if you would like to be a WESPAC contingent that day so we can meet up at Grand Central or find a convenient meeting place close to the starting point! On September 17th, we will hold the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City calling on President Biden to stop fossil fuel expansion […]
For those not going to New York City for the March to end Fossil Fuels, There will be a vigil in White Plains on Sunday, Sept 17, from 3-4, at the fountain at Main and Mamaroneck. Bring signs supporting ending the use of fossil fuels and nuclear power, And supporting sustainable, renewable energy. For more […]
