Rabbi Ascherman will tell his own story of being attacked by a Jewish settler while protecting the Palestinian olive harvest from vandalism and theft. His is part of the broader and brave story of Rabbis for Human Rights and their ongoing work educating young Israelis about human rights and Judaism; pursuing socio-economic justice for Israelis; […]
Indian Point In Our Energy Future: Info and Discussion Greenburgh Nature Center Meeting Time: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 7:00pm Located 25 miles north of Manhattan, Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant was licensed for operation in 1962. In 2015, how much reliance do we have on the energy provided by Indian Point? How do we […]
County Executive Rob Astorino is proposing some drastic cuts in funding to non-profits in his 2016 budget. The public is strongly encouraged to attend a public hearing on the budget and to let our elected officials know how we feel about these cuts. The Greenburgh Nature Center is on the list of groups to receive […]
Freedom Flicks in partnership with DCTV is excited to announce that we will co-host a free screening of Laura Pointras’ suspenseful documentary, CITIZENFOUR on Wednesday December 16th. Join us for this Academy Award Winning Best Documentary film followed by a short conversation with experts in the field of surveillance and information technology, including CCR’s own Senior […]
A big thank you to all who attended our community harvest dinner on Monday. By all accounts, it was a memorable evening as we transition now to the holiday season. A special thank you to Professor Tracy Basile at Pace University who brought Micmac elder Evan Pritchard with her as well as the students in […]
Join Adalah-NY’s critically acclaimed Anti-Apartheid Holiday Caroling Choir in front of Lev Leviev’s Madison Avenue Diamond Store When: Saturday, December 19, 2015, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Where: Leviev Jewelry, 700 Madison Ave. Between 62 and 63 Street
SCARSDALE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL 2015 National Vigil to #EndGunViolence Come together to remember the more than 90,000 Americans killed by gun violence since the Sandy Hook School massacre. Help us shine a light on this tragic toll. The SCARSDALE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC is partnering with the Newtown Foundation and Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence to […]
As we approach a week of festivities and family gatherings, let us not forget those who are unable to be with family members and loved ones at this time. Under Sandy's leadership with the Antiracist Alliance, WESPAC has received the names of 500 inmates at Sing Sing prison. We are encouraged to write uplifting notes […]
I will be tabling for WESPAC at this coffeehouse. They are inviting us to table as "actvist group of the month". Join us if you can. Ticket purchase required:Walkabout Chorus
Platform with Gonzalo Cruz, Executive Director of Don Bosco Workers, Inc., who will describe the work of this organization including its mission, history, needs and goals. Don Bosco Workers, Inc., located in Port Chester, NY, is a formidable voice in the advocacy for workers rights, in particular the cause to end the exploitation of Latino […]