WE ACT Weekly: Get Ready to Vote & Pass the Beauty Justice Act

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Get Ready for the Primary Election
Early Voting Starts Saturday, and
Saturday is the Deadline to Register

The last day to register to vote in New York's Primary Election will be Saturday, June 14th. Early voting runs from June 14th-22nd. And Election Day is Tuesday, June 24th. We are hosting 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, Voting Rights, information on local candidates, and more. Click here to register for the webinar and click here to learn how you can register to vote!

The Beauty Justice Act Passed the Senate
Take 2 Minutes to Help It Pass the Assembly
With help from your phone calls, we were able to get the New York State Beauty Justice Act (S.2057/A.2054) through the Senate. If you could take 2 more minutes of your time to call Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie (518-455-3791) and ask him to help get it passed by the Assembly, we can get this bill on the Governor's desk to protect New Yorkers from the toxic chemicals found in personal care products! Click here for more details, including a script you can use.

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

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

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 with friends and neighbors.

New York City’s Air Conditioner Assistance
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
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
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
Find the nearest cooling center in New York City during heatwaves.

U.S. CDC’s HeatRisk Forecast
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.

Health Impacts of Gas Appliances Video
For those who missed the webinar earlier this week, click here to watch a video about the health risks of gas appliances in your home, and click here to see how you can take action to advance electrification.

Save the Date for Our Summer BBQ
Mark your calendar for our Annual Membership BBQ on Saturday, July 19th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Location and details to come! RSVP

Save the Date for Our Annual Gala
We hope you can join us for WE ACT’s 2025 Annual Gala on Tuesday, October 14th from 6:00-9:00 PM at 583 Park Avenue (at the corner of 63rd Street) for a night of honoring environmental justice champions and celebrating our ongoing work for a more equitable future. You can also support WE ACT by becoming a Gala Sponsor and by purchasing an ad in our Gala Journal. Learn More & Get Tickets

In East Harlem for the Puerto Rican Day Breakfast in El Museo Del Barrio
Marileidy Pimentel Paniagua (left) and Marciely Alvarado (right) caught up with Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council Diana Ayala (center) at the Puerto Rican Day Breakfast in El Museo Del Barrio on June 7th.

Click here to call Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie (518-455-3791) and ask him to help pass the Beauty Justice Act in the Assembly.

Click here to ask Governor Hochul to sign this bill banning PFAS and other toxic chemicals from menstrual products sold in New York State.

Click here to send a letter to New York State legislators demanding action to test homes for lead paint.

Share your suggestions to improve New York’s tree canopy as part of New York City’s Urban Forest Plan by June 30th.

Take New York’s air quality survey to draw attention to Northern Manhattan’s air quality.

Make sure you are registered to vote in the June Primary Election, and get out and vote during early voting - June 14th through June 22nd!

Donate to support our work!

WE ACT for Environmental Justice

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