PEACEFUL RESISTANCE WORKSHOPS  These skill-building workshops are being organized in response to the expansion of the Spectra Algonquin gas pipeline and its associated gas infrastructure in Rockland, Westchester and Putnam Counties and through Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The final decision about the massive fracked gas project will be made this winter, and it will […]

U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division DOJ is investigating allegations that Yonkers, NY Police Department officers use excessive force and engage in discriminatory policing practices.   Saturday, January 31, 2015 10:00 AM Yonkers Public Library Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center Yonkers, NY 10701   The United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, […]

FIRST FRIDAY FILMS PRESENTS: "HARVEST OF EMPIRE"  2012  Topic: A feature-length documentary that reveals the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis we face today.  Based on the groundbreaking book by award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! Co-host Juan González, "Harvest of Empire" takes an unflinching look at […]

  "Reforming the Energy Vision" (REV) is a major decision-making process underway now to transform the retail electricity market and overhaul New York's energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. The stated goal of the proceeding is to create a cleaner, more affordable, more modern and more efficient energy system in New York, through the increased development […]

Title: The Great Atlantic Garbage Patch: What Is It? How Did It Get There? What Can We Do About It? Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 7:00pm Details:  A plastic bag blows into the Bronx River, and washes into the Long Island Sound—so the story begins. But where does it end, and what’s the impact? Follow […]

As discussed in our February meeting, join us this Saturday, February 14th, 1 PM at the food court entrance to the Galleria Mall in White Plains to deliver some fair food Valentines to Wendy's!We will be joining farmworkers and allies across the country, demanding that Wendy's join the Fair Food Program to end sexual harassment […]

SAT ► FEB 14 CNN TO FOX NEWS Gather: 1 pm outside CNN Columbus Circle at 59 St. & Eighth Ave. March to Fox News 1211 Avenue of the Americas Assalamu Alaykum Please mobilize your communities and spread the word Please share with other organizations: ‘March against Islamophobia and hate’ Sat., FEB 14th at 1 […]

Over 500 activist groups are opposing the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) the largest trade deal in History. The TPP is now being negotiated behind closed doors, its contents secret even from Members of Congress.  And now Congress is being asked to "FAST TRACK" it through.    Labor says it will cost American jobs just like […]