Book Discussion of Mass Supervision: Probation, Parole, and the Illusion of Safety and Freedom

The Interchurch Center Sockman Lounge 61 Claremont Ave, New York, NY, United States

The Columbia Justice Lab welcomes Vincent Schiraldi, Justice Lab co-founder and former commissioner of the New York City Department of Probation, who will discuss his new book Mass Supervision: Probation, Parole, and the Illusion of Safety and Freedom. He will be joined in conversation by Bruce Western, the Bryce Professor of Sociology and Social Justice and […]

Woman 2 Woman Training

Woman 2 Woman Offering a Training in October!   This fall marks the tenth anniversary of this prison ministry founded at Bedford Presbyterian Church in 2013. Over the past decade, they have connected more than 150 women in the community surrounding Bedford Hills Correctional Facility with 130 individuals incarcerated there. Lots of deep and meaningful […]

Educate, Liberate, Elevate: Youth Justice Through Healthcare Virtual Forum

Educate, Liberate, Elevate: Youth Justice Through Healthcare Tuesday, October 17, 6:00-7:30 PM EST via Zoom Closed captions in English will be available. RSVP to join us for an educational forum this coming Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm led by students and youth organizers and hosted by PNHP-NY Metro, Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP), Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy […]

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Basic Workshop Day 1

Purchase Friends Meetinghouse 4455 Purchase St, Purchase, NY, United States

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is hosting a workshop practicing Affirmation, Communication, Cooperation, and Conflict Transformation skills at the Purchase Friends Meetinghouse. See www.avpny.org for details and the attached flyer.

$40 – $100

John McCutcheon- Walkabout Chorus October Coffeehouse Concert

Community United Universalist Congregation 468 Rosedale Avenue, White Plains, NY, United States

Location: Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation-468 Rosedale Ave., White Plains, NY Come early (6:45-7:15pm) and join us in our sing-along. It is always great fun! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../an-evening-with-john... For more information go to Walkabout's website: https://walkaboutchorus.org/

$30 – $35

Seriously Talking About Food Book Group

White Plains Library 100 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY, United States

Summary This program is a four session book group geared toward high school students to read and discuss issues about sustainable food systems, the impact of climate changes on farming, health and food production. Description After registering, you will receive contact information about where to collect the books. Books must be returned after each discussion. […]

UN Day 2023 Appreciating Peace & Promoting Nonviolence

Mercy College Rotunda 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY, United States

Save the Date and join WESPAC and our community partners for a stimulating and important afternoon! In person and Zoom available

Candidates Forum with the League of Women Voters

White Plains Library 100 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY, United States

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WHITE PLAINS ANNOUNCES CANDIDATES FORUM FOR COMMON COUNCIL ELECTION Wednesday, October 25 7-9 p.m. White Plains Public Library Auditorium The League of Women Voters of White Plains will be holding a Candidate Forum for the White Plains Common Council Candidates running in this November’s election.  The five candidates running for […]

The Saving Greenburgh Coalition Community Meeting

AF Veteran's Park Community Room 11 Olympic Lane, Ardsley, NY, United States

From the Save Greenburgh Coalition with flyer attached:   Fellow Greenburgh Resident,   As you have heard, the hamlet of Edgemont is pushing forward with their effort to incorporate as a village. Senator Stewart Cousins passed legislation to create a Village Incorporation Commission that would oversee an incorporation effort.  This move is good, HOWEVER, she specifically exempted […]

#DroptheADL Power Hour with USCPR: call on media to stop platforming the ADL!

#DroptheADL Power Hour with USCPR: call on media to stop platforming the ADL! Dear friends, As we watch news coverage that papers over the unfolding genocide in Palestine, we are acutely aware of the Anti-Defamation League’s role. The ADL has laid the groundwork for the dehumanization of Palestinians, the marginalization of social justice movements, and […]