The Challenges of Day Laborers

Ethical Culture Society 7 Saxon Wood Road, White Plains, NY, United States

Platform with Gonzalo Cruz, Executive Director of Don Bosco Workers, Inc.,  who will describe the work of this organization including its mission, history, needs and goals. Don Bosco Workers, Inc., located in Port Chester, NY, is  a formidable voice in the advocacy for workers rights, in particular the cause to end the exploitation of Latino […]

MLK Interfaith Concert

An Interfaith Community Concert in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Memorial United Methodist Church 250 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY Refreshments following concert.  No admission charge. THERE WILL BE A FREE-WILL OFFERING. TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE. Please bring non-perishable food items for our Westchester neighbors. For information […]

AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WESTCHESTER: The Settlement and its Costs

El Dorado West Diner 480 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, United States

League of Women Voters (LWV) of the Rivertowns Presents: A HOT TOPICS BREAKFAST on AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WESTCHESTER: The Settlement and its Costs with Guest Speaker NORMA DRUMMOND- Westchester County Deputy Commissioner of Planning Tuesday January 12 at 8:30 am El Dorado West Diner, 480 South Broadway, Tarrytown (across from the Doubletree Hotel). Breakfast may be ordered on […]

Climate Rally in Albany – transportation from White Plains

Since the Governor is starting his speech at 12:30 on January 13th in Albany, we have shifted the start time for the rally to 10:30 AM, Wed. Jan. 13, West Side of the Capitol And we have added a bus stop in Westchester. Bus tickets Facebook RSVP A downloadable copy of the flyers are at […]

How Small Farms are Transforming our Food System

Title: From Behind the Plow: Berry Brook Farm and Rivertowns Farm Markets Bring the Field To Your Table Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 7:00 pm Details: How are small local farms transforming our food system to bring fresher, healthier, more diverse and delicious food to our tables? Why are loyal customers coming to Rivertowns Farm Markets through […]

Trial for Activists Arrested for Spectra Energy Blockade

MEDIA ADVISORY   Press Contact: Courtney Williams, Resist AIM (609) 468-7080 [email protected]   Press Conference: Residents and Activists Arrested for Blockade of Spectra Energy Construction Yard Go to Trial Montrose 9 will plead not guilty using “Necessity Defense,” claiming threat to health and climate justifies direct action   Cortlandt, NY - Friday at 11:30 am […]

GMO Film Screening

WESPAC is co-sponsoring this film-screening:

Mumia Abu-Jamal: Report Back to New York City and Next Steps

Mumia Abu-Jamal: Report Back to New York City and Next Steps Mumia is fighting not only for himself but for the (under)estimated seven thousand other Pennsylvania prisoners Mon., Jan. 25, 6:30 to 9 pm, Riverside Church Room 9T (Tower Building), 91 Claremont Avenue between 120th and 121st Streets. Free and Open to the Public. Come […]