by Nada Khader | Aug 19, 2019
New York youth and youth around the world are striking on Friday, September 20th to demand radical improvement in the way our world’s governments are confronting the climate crisis. WESPAC will be joining them. On September 20 people everywhere will walk out of their...
by Nada Khader | Jul 11, 2019 | Director's Blog
From Katie Schaffer, Dear all, Thank you for joining us at the FREEnewyork Westchester Town Hall last night! It was powerful to share space and reflect on our collective work for decarceration and pretrial justice. Attached, you will find digital copies of:...
by Nada Khader | Jul 1, 2019 | Blogs, Director's Blog
Conflict Resolution Facilitators Needed at the Westchester County Jail On the weekend on May 31 to June 2, the first conflict resolution workshop was held for women at the Westchester County Jail. Nine women who had been accused or everything from misdemeanors to...
by Nada Khader | Jun 21, 2019 | Blogs, Director's Blog, Frontpage
This year, because of the unwavering advocacy of directly impacted people and organizations across the state, a historic package of bail, discovery, and speedy trial legislation passed in the state budget. On July 10th, join us for a #FREEnewyork Town Hall in Yonkers....
by Nada Khader | Jun 3, 2019
Send a message to Senator Stewart-Cousins: Be a real climate leader and pass legislation to move New York off fossil fuels. Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/857674364595041/ Join us for a rally and press event outside her Westchester office, where...