From Westchester-Putnam Central Labor Body: No matter the darkness - be a light. Join us to remember and honor workers who were injured or died on the job. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 5:30PM Vigil 6PM-8PM Reception All will be held at The Mansion on Broadway, 139 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603. We remain committed […]
AJF Capital Management, Inc. Market & Economic Update | March 28th, 2023 Join Andrew Friedman, President/CEO, and John Romano, CIO in an interactive discussion about current economic and market events.Chime in to the discussion or ask questions! Join Us on March 28th, 2023 @ 11:00 AM EST After registering, you will receive a confirmation […]
New York’s successful bail reform law is once again under attack. Please RSVP today to join any or all of three (3) Advocacy Days in the NY State Capitol in Albany to protect bail reform. Join us on March 15, March 22, and/or March 30 – join all three if you can! And bring 5-10 people […]
On April 5th, join us in Brooklyn to build community, answer letters from currently incarcerated CCA members and leaders, and participate in storytelling activities. Families and children are welcome and pizza will be served! RSVP here.
A Great Opportunity to Learn More About the Lenape People Who Were Here Before Colonization and Whose Land We Call Home! Greetings! Please join the Westchester County Human Rights Commission on Thursday, April 6th as Curtis Zunigha, Co-Director & Co-Founder of the Lenape Center and Former Chief and Cultural Director of the Delaware Tribe, will present […]
The Bronx River Alliance, in partnership with Westchester County and the NYS Department of State, is updating the Bronx River Intermunicipal Watershed Management Plan to incorporate a Climate Resiliency Plan for the river and its communities. We want to make sure that as many community voices as possible can contribute to updates to this plan! We will be […]
There's No Place Like Home A Panel Discussion on Housing in Yonkers Sponsored by The Yonkers Ledger Come join us for an educational evening with your neighbors and other professionals who are authorities on housing. We will be host to leaders familiar with the City of Yonkers, its housing systems, and potential […]
From WASS: Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions (WASS) would like to cordially invite you to our fourth monthly WASS Zero Waste Task Force meeting via zoom on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30pm. These meetings convene monthly to build a collective county-wide effort, with representation from various sustainability committees and community-based organizations across our region, to advance truly […]
Hi Everyone, Here is a message from the Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions (WASS), Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions (WASS) would like to cordially invite you to our fourth monthly WASS Zero Waste Task Force meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30 pm. These meetings convene monthly to build a collective county-wide effort, with representation from […]
From Survival International: "Our Land Our Nature Conference" to Decolonize Conservation This conference seeks to change the mainstream conversation around conservation by bringing together Indigenous people from around the world, along with human rights experts, to elevate the voices of those who have seen their lands stolen and their livelihoods devastated by the increasing militarization […]
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater will be hosting a symposium, Drinkable, Swimmable, Fishable: Clearwater Celebrates 50+ Years of the Clean Water Act. WHEN: 9am-1pm, Friday, April 14, 2023 WHERE: SUNY Orange (Kaplan Hall), Grand St, Newburgh, NY 12550 REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://tinyurl.com/yppj6jt3 […]
Dear Sisters, We invite you to join us on the 14 April 2023 from 9:00 AM––3:00 PM on the Second Floor of the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN) at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. We look forward to welcoming each of you in person. As we prepare for […]
From Survival International: NO MORE GREEN LIES, DECOLONIZE CONSERVATION! How would you feel if you were evicted from your home? If your friends and family were tortured and killed when they try to feed themselves? That's the reality for Indigenous Peoples in Protected Areas in many parts of the world. Big conservation NGOs are […]
Dear Relatives, We invite you to join us on the 15-16 April 2023 from 9:00 AM––3:00 PM on the Second Floor of the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN) located at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. We look forward to welcoming each of you in person. As we prepare for […]
Dear Relatives, We invite you to join us on the 15-16 April 2023 from 9:00 AM––3:00 PM on the Second Floor of the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN) located at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. We look forward to welcoming each of you in person. As we prepare for […]
The Westchester County Human Rights Commission will be hosting an interactive, virtual training on Westchester County’s Fair Housing Law. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join us, to learn about the fair housing obligations of cooperative /condominium board members and property managers, addressing requests for reasonable […]
We invite everyone to visit the Indigenous Peoples Craft Fair on 19 April 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Eighth Floor of the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN) located at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. For Indigenous peoples wishing to serve as vendors, setup is done on a […]
From the Peekskill Conservation Advisory Council (CAC): Join us next Wednesday, April 19th for our spring event focusing on the film, Gather, and featuring the below panel. Please use this Eventbrite link to register, learn more about our discussion, and gain access to the Zoom link for the event. You can also access more information through the trailer and film website. Our panel includes... […]
From Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ): 2023 marks 50 years since the publication of Judge Marvin Frankel’s historic book, Law Without Order, which ushered in an era of sentencing reform. CCJ has partnered with the New York City Bar Association, Federal Sentencing Reporter, and The Ohio State University to host a one-day symposium to reflect on the profound impact and […]
Hi Everyone, please read this message from Marisa Rodriguez from the FCWC, Thank You! You won’t want to miss this unique and educational series to be a part of the conversation about the history that shaped our world. Together, we will gain a deeper appreciation for the people, events, and stories that have made the […]
From BronxConnect: Good morning #Right2RemainSilent, The #Right2RemainSilent Advocacy Day is Tuesday April 25! Here is the registration form and the flyer for our #Right2RemainSilent advocacy day. Please note that the link in the graphic is not currently working but we are in the process of fixing that. Once we receive the new one, I […]
From BanKillerDrones.org: We are writing to ask that you enable Ban Killer Drones, through your contribution, to: Support a new social media initiative that we have needed for years. We are very fortunate that Chris Smiley is now able to bring our campaign to achieve an international treaty before audiences on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok […]
Join the WESPAC community, either virtually or in person, to celebrate the life of WESPAC's founder, Connie Hogwarth! TIME: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 2pm LOCATION: Yonkers Riverfront Library Auditorium 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 (across the street from the Yonkers Metro North Train Station) For those joining virtually, please use the […]
From EndQiNY Thank you so much for supporting the Campaign to End Qualified Immunity in New York! We will be back in Albany for an End Qualified Immunity Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 25th. Here is the registration link: bit.ly/ENDQI425. We will be sharing a social media toolkit shortly so please be on the lookout for some […]
Will you help bring the fight for Communities Not Cages to Albany on April 25? RSVP here. Right now, over 30,000 of our loved ones, neighbors and friends are incarcerated in state prisons. 3 out of 4 are Black or brown and 98% of convictions came through guilty plea - not trial - making a mockery […]
Join the People’s Campaign for Parole Justice on May 8 for a parole justice advocacy day in Albany. RAPP members will gather in the NY State Capitol for rallies and a press conference. Please join to support the movement to pass the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills in 2023. We're just 2 […]
WESPAC member Raffi has kindly introduced us to Kenneth Reams who has been incarcerated for over 25 years. Read below about his situation and take a look at these four pieces of art (two painted by him and two painted by Isabelle) that are available for sale. WESPAC is hosting a discussion with Kenneth and […]
To the RAPP family, Noel Casey would like to announce the following event, where phone calls will be made to help drive turnout for RAPP's May 8th Advocacy Day in Albany. If you have time, consider helping out. Please email or text her if you'd like to register on Zoom! Email: [email protected] Phone: 914-619-6142 Thursday, […]
Invite your friends, neighbors, comrades and contacts to RAPP's April New Member Orientation on Zoom. The NMO is a great place to learn about RAPP history, RAPP's campaigns, and more. DATE & TIME: Thursday, 4/25 @ 6PM RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elder-parole-justice-tickets-586243278427
EVENT: Final call to place your ad in the WESPAC Annual Awards Journal! AND In-person Gathering at Wainwright House in the Rye in Honor of WESPAC's 49th Anniversary (June 4th @ 2PM) DEADLINE: Friday (end of day), May 5th, 2023 From the WESPAC Foundation: On Sunday, June 4th at 2pm, WESPAC friends and members will […]
On Saturday April 29 at 11:45 Divest NY is holding a rally in Albany outside the NYSUT (teachers union) annual meeting calling for the NY Teachers Retirement System to divest. Join us at the Albany Capitol Center, 55 Eagle Street in Albany. You can register here or just show up. If you are coming from NYC […]
To the RAPP family, Noel Casey, the WESPAC Foundation Director, would like to announce the following event, where phone calls will be made to help drive turnout for RAPP's May 8th Advocacy Day in Albany. If you have time, consider helping out. Please email or text her if you'd like to register on Zoom! […]
In honor of the loving memory of our founder, Connie Hogarth, a group of WESPACers are putting together an afternoon to celebrate Connie, with Amy Goodman and Phyllis Bennis among others, on Sunday, April 30th at 2pm at the Yonkers Riverfront Library Auditorium. RSVPs are a must! Please scroll down and fill out the brief form […]
