WE ACT Archives - Harlem World Magazine

WE ACT Board Chair, Rory Christian Named To The New York State Public Service Commission

The New York State Senate confirmed Rory Christian, a longtime supporter and current Chair of Harlem-based WE ACT Board of Directors, to Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission.Continue reading

New York State Legislature Passes Two Bills Reducing Exposure To Toxic Chemicals

WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) is celebrating the passage of two bills by the New York State legislature.Continue reading

Rep. Espaillat Introduces House Resolution To Address Impact Of Climate Change

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in support of his resolution, The Cecil Corbin-Mark Global Environmental Justice Resolution. Continue reading

NY City Council Passes Common Sense Lead Legislation To Protect NYC’s Children

Since successfully championing New York City’s Local Law 1 of 2004, Harlem's WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) has been working with its partners across the city to demand enforcement of that law.Continue reading

Coalition For The East Harlem Waterfront Urges NYC Mayor To Include Repair Funds in Budget

The Coalition for the East Harlem Waterfront, a coalition of 25 East Harlem, City-wide regional civic organizations, is sending a letter to Mayor de Blasio today thanking him for his commitment to invest $284 million.Continue reading

WE ACT Reminds Us Of The Meet the Manhattan Borough President Candidates On Saturday

Join us for our March Membership Meeting at 10:00 AM ET this Saturday, March 13, 2021, and get to know the candidates running for Manhattan Borough President. Continue reading

WE ACT Action Alert: NYC Launches Environmental Justice Study & Seeks Community Input

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, in partnership with the NYC Environmental Justice Advisory Board (which is chaired by WE ACT's Peggy Shepard), has launched the community engagement process for the Environmental Justice For All report.Continue reading

NYC Environmental Justice Advocates Respond To Mayor de Blasio’s Fossil Fuel Ban

On behalf of our staff, 800-plus members, and the more than 650,000 residents of Northern Manhattan, WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) thanks New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.Continue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Mourns The Loss Of Friend, Colleague And Champion Cecil Corbin-Mark

Yes, nothing is promised in this life - but when our friend mourns the loss of someone it strikes a chord with us and this message from WE ACT for Environmental Justice has hit a nerve.Continue reading

Harlem’s WE-ACT Celebrating New Jersey’s Cumulative Impacts Law

WE ACT is celebrating the signing of NJ S232 into law, limiting new pollution in New Jersey environmental justice communities. Continue reading

Vote, Baby Vote, Today Is The Last Day To Register For The New York State Primaries

Today, May 29, 2020, is the deadline to register to vote in the June 23rd, 2020, New York State Presidential and State Primaries.Continue reading

Don’t Walk Run To WE ACT’s Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary First-Ever Fundraising 5K Fun Run

Harlem's WE ACT sent us an invite to WE ACT's first-ever fundraising 5K Fun Run this April in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.Continue reading

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo Signs Best-In-Nation Child Safe Products Act

New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the Child Safe Products Act into law today.Continue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Announces Date For NY State Environmental Justice Grant Applications

On Thursday, January 30, 2020, WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) will announce the request for applications (RFA) for its Environmental Justice Capacity-Building Grant Program funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Continue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Receives $1 Million For Environmental Justice Capacity-Building Grant

WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) in Harlem has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).Continue reading