Join AMWA for “Breaking of the Fast-Iftar/Dinner” on Wed. March 19th at 6 pm

Join AMWA for "Breaking of the Fast-Iftar/Dinner" on Wed. March 19th at 6 pm at UWMS Community Center , 600 Bear Ridge Rd.,Pleasantville, NY 10570   Come and Experience Iftar/Dinner program at a local masjid and learning about "Health and Spiritual benefits of fasting during the month of Ramadan" By Dr. Mahjabeen Hassan   Free and […]

The NYS Bill to Law Process

Register for Upcoming Training Join the Advocacy Institute on Thursday, March 20th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM for “How Policy Passes: the New York State Bill to Law Process ” training. Together, we will examine how a bill becomes law at the state level, including selecting sponsors, considerations for moving bills through committees, routes to get to a floor […]

Land Use Training – Battery Energy Use Storage

Westchester Municipal Planning Federation Land Use Training Institute Thursday, March 20, 2025 6:00 PM | Check-in & Networking 6:45 PM | Program Starts 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Keynote Topic: Battery Energy Storage Systems—Considerations for Your Community 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Breakout Rooms: Zoning Boards: Perfecting the Record Subdivision Review & Process Critical Factors in Site […]

Town Hall with or without Lawler

On Saturday, March 22nd at 1 pm, we're holding the Town Hall that we want Mike Lawler to hold, with or without him.  Here's the link to register on Mobilize:  Town Hall - With or Without Mike Lawler · Mobilize. Think about what matters to you the most, and follow the instructions on the link if you're interested in speaking.   Please spread the […]

Carol McKee Claxton – Funeral Arrangements

Good morning, all,   I write with deep sadness to announce the passing of long time WESPAC friend and member Carol McKee Claxton.  She was one of the first WESPACers I was introduced to and participated in many of our gatherings and activities:   Carol McKee Claxton  Our longtime friend  and WESPAC member has passed.   […]

Communities Not Cages Second Look Symposium

Communities Not Cages Second Look Symposium March 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event time is displayed in your time zone. Union Theological Seminary, James Memorial Chapel - 90 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027 Register  Please join us, Union Theological Seminary, Center for Community Alternatives, and Pillars of Promise on March 27 from […]

Putnam Pride

First, tomorrow night, March 27, at Studio Around the corner in Brewster, Miss Fit will host our very first Queer Trivia Night--Trivia With a Twist of Pride! There is a suggested $10 donation at the door to participate and we will also have drinks and snacks for a suggested donation. Come out and meet your community while showing off […]

Service of Trans Joy and Resilience via Cathedral of St. John the Divine – March 29

Hi all,   Sending this to leaders in the faith community and friends in Westchester and more broadly who I think have interests in supporting diversity and inclusion within our houses of worship or for awareness in the broader context and who might enjoy this service and at a time where marginalized populations are under […]

“Interview” Screening on Parole Justice

Here is the RSVP form for the "Interview" screening about parole justice. The film itself is approximately 20 minutes. The "Interview" asks viewers to confront their feelings about justice and redemption, while exposing the unfair practices of the New York State Parole Board. After the film there will be a panel discussion with formerly incarcerated […]

Move the Money – Away from Big Banks!

From Gregory Jost Policy and Campaigns Advisor Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association We joyfully invite you to attend the ribbon cutting for the newly opened Bronx People's Federal Credit Union branch on Friday, April 4 from 11AM to 1PM at 941 Intervale Avenue! This first Bronx People's brick-and-mortar branch is the most recent outgrowth of […]