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Join Us Tomorrow in Marcus Garvey, Jackie Robinson, Thomas Jefferson, & Inwood Hill Parks
Come celebrate Northern Manhattan Parks Day on Saturday, June 7th from 12:00-4:00 PM. We encourage you to visit your nearest local park, but our staff will be out in Marcus Garvey Park, Jackie Robinson Park, Thomas Jefferson Park, and Inwood Hill Park as part of our Our Parks, Our Backyards ([link removed]) campaign to engage Northern Manhattan residents on parks issues and the importance of parks funding. Come say hello, sign our petition, and take some photos. Or simply take a photo of whatever park you visit and tag us on Facebook (@weactforej ([link removed]) ) or Instagram (@weact4ej ([link removed]) )! RSVP ([link removed])
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Take 10 Minutes on Monday to Help Pass the Beauty Justice Act
Do you want to help keep toxic chemicals out of cosmetics and other personal care products in New York State? We’re co-hosting a call relay on Monday, June 9th from 12:00-1:00 PM to ask Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow to pass the New York State Beauty Justice Act ([link removed]) (S.2057 ([link removed]) /A.2054 ([link removed]) ). Join us via Zoom on Monday at noon and we’ll guide you through making the calls. It shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes of your time. RSVP ([link removed])
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Health Impacts of Gas Appliances Webinar & Video Launch
WE ACT is part of a webinar on Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00 PM discussing the health impacts of gas appliances and the electrification solutions available. This builds on our Out of Gas In with Justice ([link removed]) pilot as well as our Healthy Homes First ([link removed]) campaign. In addition to hearing from health professionals, we will be premiering a video to help educate the public. RSVP ([link removed])
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Celebrate Juneteenth at the Harlem Juneteenth Parade and Street Festival

Join us on Saturday, June 14th for the 32nd Annual Harlem Juneteenth Parade and Street Festival at Malcolm X Boulevard & 116th Street. Peggy Shepard has been named one of the Grand Marshals for this year’s parade, which is the longest running Juneteenth parade in New York State. The parade starts at 11:00 AM and the street festival runs from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. More Info ([link removed])
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Get Ready for the Primary Election

New York's Primary Election will be on Tuesday, June 24th, and we are hosting a virtual election briefing at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 18th. Join us to learn everything you need to know to make your voice heard in this election. We’ll cover Ranked-Choice Voting ([link removed]) , Voting Rights, information on local candidates, and more. Click here ([link removed]) to register for the webinar and click here ([link removed]) to learn how you can register to vote!
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June Membership Meeting: Let’s Talk Transit Justice on June 28th

Due to the 32nd Annual Harlem Juneteenth Parade and Street Festival (see above), we’ve had to reschedule our June Membership Meeting to Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 AM at P.S./I.S. 210 – The 21st Century Academy for Community Leadership, which is located across the street from WE ACT at the corner of 152nd & Amsterdam Avenue (501-503 West 152nd Street). We will be talking about transit justice in our community, including congestion pricing, accessibility, and Fair Fares. RSVP ([link removed])
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Apply For Cooling Assistance
Extreme heat is the deadliest impact of climate change, but no one feels the heat as much as communities of color – particularly Black New Yorkers. As summer’s heat is already upon us, we encourage you to access the following resources to help reduce your exposure – and share this Cooling Assistance Resources flyer ([link removed]) with friends and neighbors.

New York City’s Air Conditioner Assistance ([link removed])
See if you are eligible for up to $800 for a window, portable air conditioner, or fan and up to $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve air conditioner.

New York State’s Air Conditioner Assistance ([link removed])
See if you are eligible for a free air conditioner under New York State’s Essential Plan Cooling Program.

New York State’s LIHEAP Cooling Assistance ([link removed])
See if you are eligible for LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which can help provide financial assistance to cool your home.

New York City’s Cooling Centers ([link removed])
Find the nearest cooling center in New York City during heatwaves.

U.S. CDC’s HeatRisk Forecast ([link removed])
Enter your zip code to get the HeatRisk for your community this week along with actions you can take to keep you and your family safe.
In The Community
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Advocating for Affordable Housing & Green Spaces with the Community Land Act
On June 3rd, Cameron Clark testified at a New York City Council hearing on the Community Land Act, a set of bills to expand truly affordable housing as well as community and commercial spaces. Click here ([link removed]) to watch his testimony and learn about the survey our members conducted.
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Celebrating Pride Month & World Environment Day
Some of our Federal Policy staff – Yosef Robele, Ashley Sullivan, Tali Natter, and Krizia Vargas-Garica – celebrated Pride Month & World Environment Day on June at the Environmental YAS & Saving HER with drag queens & environmental activists Pattie Gonia, Veritas, and Sequoia. Stay tuned for a possible show in New York City this fall!
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Advocating for Funding of Our Parks
Sasha St. Juste (left) and Marciely Alvarado (right) were joined by New York City Councilmember Shekar Krishnan (center) at the Playfair for Parks Rally on May 13th.
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Upcoming Webinar on Land Acquisition Funding for Source Water Protection

Did you know that acquiring lands to protect your source of drinking water is a project that the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program funds? Funding is currently available through the Consolidated Funding Application, and will remain open until 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 31st. Eligible applicants include municipalities, not-for-profits, and soil and water conservation districts. Register ([link removed]) for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s informational webinar on Wednesday, June 11th at 1:00 PM to learn more about the WQIP Program - Land Acquisition Projects for Source Water Protection. For full program details and requirements, including maximum award amounts, required match, and
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Click here ([link removed]) to ask Governor Hochul to sign this bill ([link removed]) banning PFAS and other toxic chemicals from menstrual products sold in New York State.

Click here ([link removed]) to urge Governor Hochul to pass the Beauty Justice Act ([link removed]) , which will ban these toxic chemicals from all personal care products sold in New York State.

Click here ([link removed]) to send a letter to New York State legislators demanding action to test homes for lead paint.

Join our call relay ([link removed]) on Monday, June 9th at 12:00 PM to help pass the Beauty Justice Act.

Share your suggestions ([link removed]) to improve New York’s tree canopy as part of New York City’s Urban Forest Plan ([link removed]) by June 30th.

Take New York’s air quality survey ([link removed]) to draw attention to Northern Manhattan’s air quality.

Make sure you are registered to vote ([link removed]) in the June Primary Election.

Donate ([link removed]) to support our work!
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