NYers for Real Immigration Reform

32BJ SEIU 25 West 18th Street between 5th and 6th, New York, United States

CHILDREN’S WALK FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER! Saturday, May 18 Our broken immigration system hurts our families, our children, and our future. We need immediate reform that keeps our families together and creates the stability and opportunity for the next generation to grow and succeed. This weekend, join us as we celebrate the children […]

Asian American Festival at the Kensico Dam

Kensico Dam Plaza Valhalla, United States

16th Annual Asian American Heritage Festival Saturday, May 18 2013 12 Noon to 6 pm (Rain or Shine) Kensico Dam Plaza Valhalla, New York Featuring Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Indo- nesian, Malaysian, and Burmese • Live Songs, Dances, Musical Performances • Asian Arts & Cultural Exhibits • Free Medical & Dental Screenings • Ethnic […]

Resilience and Renewal

H. A. Wallace Center at the FDR Library & Home Hyde Park, NY, United States

Description: The Hudson Valley region is rich with preserved land, fresh water, agriculture and local creative economies – rich and attractive to diverse interests including new population and industry. As the region completes its “Cleaner, Greener Communities” plan for sustainable development, it is timely for all interested parties to gather for a fresh look at […]

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Prison Resistance in Palestine, Guantanamo, the US and Iran

The Brecht Forum 451 West Street, New York, NY, United States

Calls to Conscience: Prison Resistance in Palestine, Guantánamo, the U.S. and Iran Sponsors: The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) / Adalah-NY: The New York Campaign for the Boycott of Israel / Havaar: Iranian Initiative Against War, Sanctions, and State Repression Join us for a panel discussion on imprisonment and resistance featuring Sahar Francis, director of […]

Tell Albany to fix broken marijuana laws

Albany State Capital Albany, NY, United States

Time is running out in Albany to fix the broken marijuana laws. Can you join us in calling on Albany to act? We began the year with Gov. Cuomo speaking passionately about racial equity and fairness during his State of the State Address, citing marijuana arrests major problem and making reform a priority. (1) Then in […]

Contemporary Arab Cinema

Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY, United States

A one week film festival at the Jacob Burns Theater in Pleasantville highlighting the work of contemporary Arab artists and film makers. The opening night is May 30th with live music and reception performed by Zafer Tawil and a tarab ensemble.

Public Banking Press Conference

Legislative Office Building Albany, NY, United States

MEDIA ADVISORY ON PUBLIC BANKING PRESS CONFERENCE   “Public banking will give New York State influence over the process of financial intermediation and will allow the government to use the banking industry as a lever to advance its economic development efforts.  A Public Bank is a strong step towards enabling a prosperous future that we […]