New York State consistently ranks as one of the lowest in the nation for voter turnout. In the November 2016 election, we had the 8th lowest turnout in the country. We are a collaboration of concerned citizens and community organizations and are reaching out to you with the goal of increasing voter turnout in Westchester […]
The Westchester Coalition Against Islamophobia (WCAI) invites you to join us. Countering the Muslim Travel Ban and Deportations Religious discrimination, xenophobia, and racism are being channeled to close our borders to immigrants and asylum-seekers. This panel discussion will describe what is happening and how we can overcome it. Q&A will follow. Sunday, 30 September 2018 […]
Title: Election Candidates and the Environment Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 7:00pm Greenburgh Nature Center Location: 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale Details: Candidates running for office at the state level will address environmental issues and take questions from the audience. Co-sponsored by the GNC. Refreshments by Sierra Club at 7:00, program starts at 7:30. Thank you Brandy. Here we are […]
“MEET THE CANDIDATES”FORUM ELECTION 2018 PACE UNIVERSITY KESSEL CAMPUS CENTER ♦ PLEASANTVILLE CAMPUS 861 BEDFORD RD. PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570 Gottesman Room, 1st Floor Tuesday ♦ October 16, 2017 ♦ 6-8:30pm The “Meet the Candidates” forum is a presentation of candidates for elective offices and an opportunity for all Asian Americans and all individuals interested in […]
Haitians in the Dominican Republic Please join us on Wednesday, October 17th at 7pm at the WESPAC office located at 77 Tarrytown Road, Suite 2W (upper level) in White Plains, NY 10607 as we hear from WESPAC intern Arismel (SUNY Purchase) present the situation facing Haitians in the Dominican Republic. Many Haitians and Dominicans from Haitian descent are being deported […]
A Dabke Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 18th 7:00pm - 8:30pm Join us for an interactive and fun evening of dabke, a traditional celebratory Arab folk dance. Moe Atari, dabke instructor at the Palestinian American Cultural Center in Clifton, NJ, will share steps and stories. $20 General Admission; $10 Students and Fixed Income. Registration required at [email protected].
Exactly like the League of Women Voters, WESPAC takes no position on candidates for public office but we do encourage our members to actively participate in government and increase our understanding of policy issues: For Immediate Release Contact: Madeline Zevon (914) 761-4382 [email protected] NEWS RELEASE: League of Women Voters of White Plains Announces Candidates Forum for […]
WESPAC Annual Meeting of Members Monday, October 29th at 6:30pm at WESPAC, 77 Tarrytown Road, Suite 2W (upper level with free parking on site), White Plains, NY 10607 6:30pm Dinner Provided 7pm Annual Meeting with the election of board candidates Howard Horowitz and Natalie Kabasakalian Special Presentation on Holistic Aspects of Self-Care with Dr. Kurt Beil http://www.hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com/bio/ […]