Warriors….come out to play-ay…!
NYC-EJA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
Friday October 29, 2021
Roulette Performance & Arts Space
509 Atlantic Avenue(corner of 3rd Avenue, 1 block from Barclays Arena)
6 - 8:30 pm: Dinner & Program
8:30 - 11 pm: the NYC-EJA Get Down
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We are looking forward to seeing many of you at our 30th anniversary celebration in October - in the meantime, we recap highlights from last month!
July has been a whirlwind, with new staff, old struggles, fresh campaigns and….our 30th Anniversary Celebration Save the Date!
Read on, friends...
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30th Anniversary Celebration! |
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Join us on Friday, October 29th, 6pm for NYC-EJA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration! Hosted at Roulette Performance & Arts Space (509 Atlantic Avenue, corner of 3rd Avenue, 1 block from Barclay’s Arena), NYC-EJA will honor our Fantastic Four - 4 trailblazing coalitions engaged in transformational change expanding environmental and climate justice for NY’s frontline communities. And right before Halloween, too - who knew honoring EJ Warriors could be this much fun? Click on the teaser below and start vibing:
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NYC-EJA and our allies NY Lawyers for the Public Interest, the Natural Resources Defense Council and a slew of civic organizations from Southeast Queens are celebrating our collective defense of the historic Waste Equity Law. Sponsored by one sole NYC Councilmember and slated for quick passage at the height of summer with no public review, Int. No. 2349-A would have amended the Waste Equity Law (Local Law 152 of 2018) to allow specific waste transfer stations to boost their permitted waste capacity -- or the amount of garbage they can process each day -- so long as they “plan" to export some or all of their waste by rail in four years’ time.
In effect, the bill would have allowed two specific waste transfer stations in Southeast Queens Community District 12 -- designated as overburdened by the Waste Equity Law -- to increase the amount of garbage and trucks they bring into the community, slicing a big hole in the law’s protections, and calling into question the fairness of the Council’s legislative process on matters of environmental justice. Following our public outcry and critical media coverage, the City Council quietly pulled the bill and prevented a full Council vote at the July Stated Meeting. NYC-EJA and our allies will continue monitoring Council proposals to ensure the integrity of waste equity.
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"Green Amendment" for New York State Constitution |
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On July 27th, NYC-EJA's Executive Director Eddie Bautista joined NYS Senator Robert Jackson, State Assemblyman Steve Englebright and a wide-ranging and diverse group of New Yorkers to announce the launch of a “Vote Yes for Clean Air and Water” campaign. This new campaign will push for passage of a ballot measure giving New Yorkers a right to clean air and water.
If approved by voters this November, the measure will amend Article 1 of the State Constitution (the Bill of Rights) by adding: “Each person shall have a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.” By adding ‘Environmental Rights’ to the State Constitution, voters will give all New Yorkers the same fundamental protections for clean air and water that are currently provided to free speech, freedom of religion, due process, and property.
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Green, Healthy Schools For All New Yorkers |
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As New York City moves toward a full reopening of schools by September, the realities of COVID-19 and the climate crisis for our frontline communities cannot be ignored. That is why the Climate Works for All coalition is urging Mayor de Blasio to prioritize the installation of solar energy and air control systems in NYC public schools, which will enhance equity and safety for students and staff, while creating good-paying jobs that help the city achieve its 80 x 50 climate goals. Join us in demanding Mayor de Blasio end his term fighting for our communities by investing in Green, Healthy Schools!
- Shravanthi Kanekal
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Introducing Our New Research Analyst! |
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We are excited to welcome Victoria Sanders as NYC-EJA's new Research Analyst!
At NYC-EJA, Victoria's work will include research and advocacy to support NYC-EJA’s environmental health initiatives to promote equitable, resilient, and healthy communities. Her work will primarily focus on climate change induced extreme weather, pollution prevention, air quality, and promoting green infrastructure in environmental justice communities. She has previously worked at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Bureau of Communicable Disease focusing on epidemiological data analysis and Milestone Technologies, a technology company in which she worked in Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Victoria has an MPH in Environmental Health Sciences from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health with a certificate in Climate and Health. During her time at Columbia, she worked as a Lead Teaching Assistant for the Determinants of Health CORE class and served as President of the student organization, Students for Environmental Action. Victoria received her BS in Psychology from the University of California, Davis.
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Be sure to check for more exciting news from NYC-EJA about our 30th Anniversary and ongoing work, on our website and in future newsletters! And if you like what you read, please consider making a tax-exempt donation to support our work.
Sincerely,
Eddie Bautista
Executive Director
New York City Environmental Justice Alliance
Content/Editing/Compiling Contributions: Shravanthi Kanekal
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