Services for Winston Ross

With sadness we announce the passing of Winston Ross.  The WESPAC Family honored Winston in 1998 as a lifelong advocate for low-income and disadvantaged communities.  Please read about him here: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/2015/09/08/yonkers-civil-rights-activist-winston-ross-dies/71916970/   Services Wake Friday 6-9 at Metropolitan AME Zion Church 76 Belknap Ave., Yonkers, NY Funeral Saturday at 11:00 at Mt. Hope AME Zion […]

The Life of Leonard Peltier

WARRIOR The Life of Leonard Peltier a film produced & directed by Suzie Baer   7 p.m.  Saturday, September 12, 2015  Leonard Peltier's 71st Birthday  Bluestockings Book Store 172 Allen Street, New York, NY (a block and a half below East Houston) ​ Although not a new film, Warrior covers the story of Leonard Peltier, […]

Film Screening: Indian Point

Movie Screening of: “Indian Point” Saturday, September 19th 8 pm! Beacon Independent Film Festival, Beacon, NY If you missed it at Jacob Burns during the summer, this is a terrific opportunity to see this top notch, fascinating documentary about Indian Point by  Ivy Meeropol. The film stars and features many familiar faces from the  IPSEC […]

WESPAC Office Welcoming

All are welcome to attend our office welcoming on Monday, September 21st at 6pm. Please mark your calendars today:

International Day of Peace

Veterans Peace Council Of Metro New York Invites You To Commemorate September 21The International Day  of Peace Veterans Peace WalkIsaiah Wall(across from United Nations)First Avenue & 43rd Street6:30 pmMonday 21 September 2015 Flowers, Banners, Speak Out [email protected] Endorsed by Veterans For Peace Chapter 34 (NYC) Veterans For Peace Chapter 21 (North Jersey) Clarence Fitch Chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War Issued 9/10/15 Labor Donated

Discount for WESPAC members at local music events

Special invitation for WESPAC members to two great performances.   $5 off the regular price when you send an email to [email protected] – with discount: Regular: $15, Students / seniors and ArtsW members, $10.   Discount is for WESPAC members only.  Both Concerts will take place in the gallery at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains.  Visit https://artswestchester.org/aw/arts-in-community/folk-arts/  […]

Bike to Beer: Eat Local NY

2nd Annual Bike to Beer Benefit Join us on Saturday, September 26th! On September 26, 2015, Eat Local NY will present the 2nd Annual Bike to Beer Benefit in collaboration with Captain Lawrence Brewing Company. The goal of this charity cycling event is to raise awareness and funds for the organization's Local Food For All Project, which helps to make fresh, local […]

Effects of Mass Incarceration

Peace and Justice Task Force Presents: The Effects of Mass Incarceration and How It Impacts Our Guests with John Sheehan, Social Worker Sunday, Sept. 27, 1pm Reidy Friendship Hall All Souls Unitarian Church 1157 Lexington Avenue @ 80 Street New York, New York 10075 You are invited to hear John Sheehan, social worker and head […]

Sunday Afternoon Jazz

Sunday Afternoon Jazz   at P's Place    28 Watkins Place New Rochelle, NY   Featuring Bobby LaVell and The RLJ Trio with Bobby LaVell on Sax and Flute Jim Hankins on bass Rudi Mwongozi on piano Larry Johnson on drums   September 27, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM   Donation: Minimum $15.00 […]