Our sister organization, NYCD16-Indivisible, is holding a general meeting this coming Sunday, December 10th, which will feature a discussion of the New York State Medical Aid in Dying Bill (A995A/S2445A). It’s a compelling topic with compelling speakers. If you would like to attend, RSVP. The meeting will take place at The Yonkers Riverfront Library from[…]
In addition to the elected offices on the ballot at the upcoming election, there are two ballot proposals that would amend the State Constitution. These can be found on the opposite side of the ballot (except in Nassau County). While not impacting New York City directly, these proposals are important to our suburban and rural[…]
Northwest Bronx Indivisible and the Bronx Climate and Environmental Justice Network, invite you to the Boogie Down Block Party on Saturday, October 7th, from Noon – 4:00 pm at Saint Mary’s Park. Just because summer’s done, doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun! Music, dancing, food and SolarPunk eco-workshops! What more can a New Yorker[…]
New Day, Fresh Start:Join Us To Build Support to Pass The New New York Health Act Thursday, September 21, 7:30-9:00 PM EST via Zoom A recording will be distributed to all registrants following the forum. RSVP: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrde6tqDwiGNMe5V2xgeJRtFDyumqUTi-r#/registration Do you have questions about the updated New York Health Act, which was recently reintroduced in the NYS legislature? Do you have[…]
We are running out of time to stop climate change. We have the tools to stop It, but will we use them? Join guest speaker Jessica Haller, Environmental Activist and Executive Director of The New Majority NYC, who will address these vital questions. Wednesday–August 30th at 7:00 PM Via Zoom What We Can Do In[…]
Last week, State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin re-introduced the latest version of the New York Health Act, single payer plan for New York State. The new bill has specific language to address the concerns of some public sector unions opposing the bill like DC37 and CSEA. It guarantees that members will lose none[…]
American Hospitals takes a deep dive into the out-of-control cost of hospitals and their transformation into a money-driven big business. How can we incentivize hospitals to provide the highest quality care with the lowest affordable cost to the community? Our answer is to pass the New York Health Act! The film will be live screened for free[…]
We would like to thank the League of Women Voters for providing this recap of what the New State Legislature accomplished in the recently completed session. Bills were enacted into law Key Bills that fell short (maybe next year?)