The Attica Prison Uprising in 1971 was a significant event in the Prisoners' Rights Movement that called for major changes in New York's corrections system. Based on the incarcerated men's demands for better living conditions and political rights, the five days of rebellion offer essential context for contemporary conversations about prison reform. In this program, we […]
Despite the pandemic disproportionately impacting immigrant communities, millions of undocumented immigrants including DACA recipients, TPS holders, and farmworkers, continued to work as essential workers to provide for their families and our communities. Yet, undocumented essential workers have not seen any legislative action that will provide a long-awaited path to citizenship. In March, the House […]
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From Activate America: Earlier this year, Activate America partnered with Movement Labs to study the efficacy of postcarding as a tool to improve the way voters see their Democratic representatives. The results are in and we invite you to join us to hear Statistics Professor Shana Charles and our Data Director Andre Charles share […]
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REDISTRICTING New York now has an Independent Redistricting Committee (IRC) to re-draw district lines after the 2020 US Census. The lines they draw will be in place for the next 10 years. The IRC is seeking public comment and concerns about how the new lines should be drawn. New York State will lose one congressional […]
WHEN: Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 6-9pm LOCATION: Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center (Formerly the “Doubletree Hotel”) 455 South Broadway Tarrytown NY (914) 631-5700 ***For those who cannot attend in person, there is Teleconference Information at the bottom of this message. Background you need to know Entergy offloaded Indian Point to Holtec because the […]
The State Redistricting Commission will be hosting a virtual hearing to provide Westchester residents an opportunity to share information about their communities and discuss how district lines can be improved. Sharing testimony at a redistricting hearing is a powerful way of shaping your community's district maps for the next decade to come. By participating in […]
The Independent Redistricting Commission, New York’s first bipartisan Commission is responsible for drawing our State’s district lines after the 2020 Census. The IRC is committed to drawing New York’s maps based on input from the Public. To do that, they need you to tell them about your community as well as how your district lines can […]
The Pocantico Center Presents Folklore Urbano Orchestra August 3 at 6:30 p.m. Space is Extremely Limited (50 tickets only)! Click here to RSVP! Local Essential Workers and Community Groups are Welcome to Attend this FREE Concert. Friends and family welcome, up to 4 tickets per registration. **All attendees must be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination […]