On Monday, Feb. 29, Governor Cuomo publicly announced that he sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) asking for a halt to construction of the Spectra AIM pipeline while his administration commences an independent safety risk analysis of the siting of the Spectra AIM pipeline at Indian Point. Our local and state […]
Body camera worn by police officer Community Forum on Police Body Worn Cameras Monday, March 7th at 6:30pm Eastview Middle School Auditorium 350 Main Street White Plains, NY 10601 The Westchester Coalition for Police Reform is hosting a community forum on the topic of police body worn cameras on Monday, March 7th at 6:30pm at […]
A RELIGIOUS RESPONSE TO GLOBAL WARMING New York Interfaith Power & Light believes that climate change is the moral issue of our time. Its mission is to help diverse faith communities in New York actively respond to global warming as responsible stewards of creation. It helps congregations reduce their carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency, use […]
Thank you to WESPAC for signing on to our coalition and being so supportive on this campaign! I wanted to let you know about our upcoming GMO Labeling Rally & Lobby Day in Albany! We would love to have your members there. Could you let them know about this event? What: GMO Labeling Rally & […]
Please do attend. At a demonstration in front of Entergy’s Indian Point Energy Center, eleven activists were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. The arraignment for the Indian Point 11 is set for Tuesday, March 8, 4:00PM, in the Buchanan Village Court at 236 Tate Avenue. A press conference from 3:15-3:45, will precede the arraignment. For more information: 12/12/15 Civil Disobedience at Indian Point (original announcement) Arrest story: […]
Peace and Justice Task Force Recommends:Senator Bill Perkins, 30th District invites you to aCommunity Forum on Solitary Confinement and Its Use in New York State Prisons and JailsThursday, Mar 10, 2016, 6:00PMAdam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building - 2nd Floor, Art Gallery163 West 125 St. (Entrance on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.)RIGHT NOW, OVER […]
The Westchester Food & Water Watch group will be screening End of the Line, a great documentary about the campaign against the Bluegrass Pipeline in Kentucky. The movie highlights a lot of phenomenal grassroots activism — including a truly inspiring order of nuns — alongside with the legislative and legal battles. There will be a […]
WCPR Westchester Coalition for Police Reform is having their Next Meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2016 6:00-8:00 PMThomas H. Slater Center2 Fisher Court, White Plains 10601with Special Guest Speaker: Jose LaSalle from CopWatch, 7 to 8 p.mPresentation on Police Accountability
Annual Fair & Affordable Housing Expo which will be held this Saturday, March 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.This is an event that’s free and open to the public. Many organizations like Housing Action Council and Westchester Residential Opportunities will be there to talk one on […]
PEACE WALK WITH US - With Jun Yasuda of the Grafton Peace Pagoda Fukushima Commemorative Indian Point Peace Walk - Sunday, March 13, 2016 (9:45, Daylight Saving Time) In observance of the 5th Anniversary of the Ongoing Nuclear Disaster at Fukushima Daiichi BE SURE TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD! Meet at Peekskill Train Station @ 9:30 AM, Start Walking to […]