EVENT DATES AND TIMES Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 10:00 AM - 10:oo PM Sunday, October 25, 2014 - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM The purpose of the conference will be to give attendees a fuller understanding of how technological advancement has impacted the environment, as well as its impact on human cognition and social […]
On Saturday, October 25, the Berry Forum for Ecological Dialogue at Iona College will sponsor a Centennial Salute to Thomas Berry in Romita Auditorium, Ryan Library, from 1:30-5 PM. Reservations required, RSVP by Oct. 22. More info: http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=7dfebad9f521329c5f304bcbe&id=53a875196d&e=3b7a07c1b1
LHVCLU Farmworker Justice The New York State Farmworker Fair Labor Act (S.1743/A.1792) will, when enacted, allow for basic labor protections many of us take for granted: overtime pay, disability insurance and the right to collective bargaining – rights which the New Deal guaranteed a most workers decades ago, excluding farmworkers. The individuals who cultivate and […]
Purpose: Request Westchester County Board of Legislators to pass a resolution to ban fracking in NYS. Where: Westchester County Board of Legislators 148 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY10601 . - 8th Floor Date: Monday, Oct. 27th Time: 6:15 p.m. if you want t o speak or talk to those who are speaking 7:00 to show support […]
“Raise the Age” October 28, 2014 8:30 AM Jay Heritage Center 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, N.Y. Keynote Speaker: Hon. Jonathan Lippman Chief Judge of New York State Register TODAY! www.ywcaraiseage.eventbrite.com “It is high time that we change the way the justice system responds to 16- and 17-year-olds accused of non-violent crimes. […]
Keynote SpeakerHon. Jonathan LippmanChief Judge of New York State Topic: Raise the Age* Jay Heritage Center 210 Boston Post Road Rye, NY Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EDT) "It is high time that we change the way the justice system responds to 16- and-17- year-olds accused of non-violent crimes," says […]
The Human Impacts Institute, Consulate General of Germany in New York , and Italian Consulate in New York are excited to invite you to Human Impacts NYC Collaboration for Climate Action Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 6pm-9:30pm, including VIP reception w/food and light refreshments The German House, The Consulate General of Germany 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 RSVP is […]
The NYU Department of English and The Friends of the Jenin Freedom Theatre present Artists of Resistance by Nabil Al-Raee Nabil Al-Raee, Artistic Director of The Freedom Theatre in Jenin, Occupied Palestine, will speak about the role of the actor in a cultural resistance. Video and slides of recent productions will be shown. He is […]