REDISTRICTING New York now has an Independent Redistricting Committee (IRC) to re-draw district lines after the 2020 US Census. The lines they draw will be in place for the next 10 years. The IRC is seeking public comment and concerns about how the new lines should be drawn. New York State will lose one congressional […]
WHEN: Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 6-9pm LOCATION: Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center (Formerly the “Doubletree Hotel”) 455 South Broadway Tarrytown NY (914) 631-5700 ***For those who cannot attend in person, there is Teleconference Information at the bottom of this message. Background you need to know Entergy offloaded Indian Point to Holtec because the […]
The State Redistricting Commission will be hosting a virtual hearing to provide Westchester residents an opportunity to share information about their communities and discuss how district lines can be improved. Sharing testimony at a redistricting hearing is a powerful way of shaping your community's district maps for the next decade to come. By participating in […]
The Independent Redistricting Commission, New York’s first bipartisan Commission is responsible for drawing our State’s district lines after the 2020 Census. The IRC is committed to drawing New York’s maps based on input from the Public. To do that, they need you to tell them about your community as well as how your district lines can […]
The Pocantico Center Presents Folklore Urbano Orchestra August 3 at 6:30 p.m. Space is Extremely Limited (50 tickets only)! Click here to RSVP! Local Essential Workers and Community Groups are Welcome to Attend this FREE Concert. Friends and family welcome, up to 4 tickets per registration. **All attendees must be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination […]
Join the New York Youth Climate Leaders in Albany on August 6th to demand that the NYS legislature take action on climate change and the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) divest from fossil fuels. This year, the legislature passed ZERO ambitious climate bills. Legislative leadership hides behind the CLCPA, claiming that they cannot […]
From Strikes to the Streets: This summer, our trainings have brought hundreds of new organizers into the climate finance space, and prepared seasoned climate activists to take on Wall Street! Now, we’re excited to offer another free Organizing Series to unite cohorts of young leaders and local, youth-led organizations across nations. This series will run […]
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