From VOCAL-NY We are at a critical phase in passing the Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act. The bill passed the Assembly in March, and in our final month of session we need to keep the pressure on the Senate to do the same. We currently have 30 Senate co-sponsors on the bill and pushing to get 2 […]
We will present the documentary film: And Then They Came For Us The documentary film of Japanese internment in the 1940’s The guest speaker: Takeshi “Tak” Furumoto will share his experiences during this period and follow by discussion on this period in the USA’s history. You are invited to join us at: White Plains Library […]
EVENT: A Love Letter to Nature, Community Garden Day LOCATION: Mount Vernon High School 100 California Road Mount Vernon, NY 10552 DATE&TIME: Saturday, May 20th, 10AM-4PM On May 20th, MVHS is holding an "open house" where neighbors and friends can come out to learn more about the "A Love Letter to Nature" project, participate […]
EVENT: Afghan Dreamers: Film Screening LOCATION: The Picture House, Bronxville DATE&TIME: Sunday, May 21 @ 5 PM Hearts & Homes for Refugees is proud to host a preview screening of “Afghan Dreamers,” an award-winning documentary about an all-girls Afghan robotic team that was produced by New Rochelle native David Cowan and directed by NY-based David Greenwald. […]
Afghan Dreamers Hearts & Homes for Refugees hosts screening of acclaimed “Afghan Dreamers” at Voice & Vision Film Festival Sunday, May 21, 5:00 pm The Picture House, Bronxville followed by a Q&A with the producer, director and an Afghan advocate Buy Tickets HHR is proud to host a preview screening of “Afghan Dreamers,” an award-winning documentary […]
EVENT: Rally for the Climate, Jobs, and Justice LOCATION: 1 Fernbrook St, Yonkers, NY 10705 DATE&TIME: May 25th, @ 4PM On Thursday, May 25th, join us in Yonkers at 4pm to rally for the Climate, Jobs, and Justice Package! Our press conference mobilization will be one of nearly a dozen events statewide on May 25th, […]
From the Beczak Environmental Education Center: Come listen to two Beczak pioneers talk about the history and the future of Yonkers' beloved environmental center!
EVENT: The Interview, film and panel discussion Hosted by The Racial Justice Committee LOCATION: In-person @ Temple Israeli Center DATE&TIME: Monday, 6/19 at 6:45 PM From the Temple Israeli Center: Please join TIC's Racial Justice Committee in partnership with Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) and Bend the Arc Riverdale Chapter for a screening of The […]
Hello, all! The Athena Film Festival is searching for two Programming Fellows for the 2023-2024 season. This is a learning and career development Fellowship opportunity for individuals passionate about festival programming and women’s leadership. Through this Fellowship, they will deepen their understanding of how to review and consider films. They will work together […]
