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"Donald Trump is the president of the United States, but he refuses to lead. His decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement undermines the commitment by nearly 200 countries to work together in order to save our planet and those who inhabit it. More so than ever before, it is incumbent upon...
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"Join Revolting Lesbians on Earth Day to tell the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) that the Earth is not for sale. Rebekah Mercer has bought her way into the White House — and onto the Board of Trustees of the AMNH. At the same time, she gives millions to organizations promoting climate cha...
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22
Apr
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PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature
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At a time of unprecedented threats to free speech, open discourse, and the rights of historically marginalized groups, Secretary Hillary Clinton will draw on her time as the nation’s top diplomat and her career in politics to underline the centrality of free speech — broadly defined and vocifero...
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22
Apr
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League of Women Voters of the City of New York
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Please join the NW Bronx Indivisible and the League of Women Voters for a Candidate Town Hall of the NYS Senate District 34 - Democratic Primary:
Meet the candidates
Learn where they stand on the issues
Ask questions in preparation for the upcoming Democratic Primary on September 13th
Invited:...
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Hair4Humanity will be coming to the Bronx to give free haircuts to those in need. We are filled to capacity for those needing haircuts, but we are looking for volunteers to help us set up and supervise the event.
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22
Apr
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United For Progress Democratic Club and Leroy Comrie
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Come join the great men and women of the United for Progress Democratic Club as we honor some great community leaders for the hard work they do for us:
- The Honorable Roslin Spigner of the Douglass King Regular Democratic Club
- Leroy Gadsden of the NAACP Jamaica Branch
- Vivian Mcmillian of T...
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22
Apr
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Central Queens Y in Forest Hills
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Carbon dioxide is rising at an unprecedented rate, chiefly due to fossil fuel use and clearing of forests. Humanity has started an uncontrolled experiment that is like putting our climate on a “hot plate.” With greenhouse gases rising to levels not seen in tens of millions of years, understanding pa...
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22
Apr
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Queens Neighborhoods United
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QNU's #StopTheShoppes campaign needs your support!
This fundraiser will be sliding scale donation of $5-10 for entry -- no one will be turned away if they cannot donate.
More information to come soon!
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23
Apr
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Catalina Cruz NY and Julissa Ferreras-Copeland
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Melissa Mark-Viverito and Julissa Ferreras-Copeland will host a special event to support Catalina Cruz to become the first DREAMer elected in New York State. Catalina is running to represent Corona, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights in the New York State Assembly. Catalina worked closely with both Speak...
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Oversight - Safety and Security in DOC Facilities
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting fees for telephone calls from inmates in city jails
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the...
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<article class='i-event'><p class='event-matter-file'><strong>Int 0633-2018</strong></p><h3 class='event-title'>A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting of pay and employment equity data</h3><p class='event-matter-name'>Reporting of pay and emplo...
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Oversight - Small Business First Initiative
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of the aging to report on senior centers
Requiring the dept of the aging to report on senior centers.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation...
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T2018-1719
Oversight - Threats to Jamaica Bay: A Case Study of Flooding and Sea Level Rise in New York City.
Oversight - Threats to Jamaica Bay: A Case Study of Flooding and Sea Level Rise in New York City.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requ...
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Int 0752-2018
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creating an office of diversity and inclusion within the department of citywide administrative services
Creating an office of diversity and inclusion within the department of citywide administrative services.
Int 0755-20...
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Int 0048-2018
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of wind maps demonstrating wind energy generation potential within the city
Creation of wind maps demonstrating wind energy generation potential within the city.
Int 0050-2018
A Local...
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T2018-1794
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to anti-sexual harassment trainings at city agencies, as proposed in introduction number 612-A for the year 2018, and to amend a local law in relation to climate surveys and action plans to combat sexual harassment and equal emp...
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Alvin Irby, a recent TED Resident, StandUP NBC National Finalist, recipient of the National Book Foundation's Innovations in Reading Prize and founder of Reading Holiday Project, will record his second live comedy album at Gotham Comedy Club in New York. All proceeds from tickets sales will be donat...
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On April 24, 2018, the Tenement Museum will celebrate thirty years of storytelling - sharing the stories of ordinary individuals, whose stories woven together illustrate the rich tapestry of our national identity. The evening’s honorees include:
Ruth Abram
Boston Consulting Group
Paul J. Massey,...
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24
Apr
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Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center
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Film Screening & Discussion
James Beard - America's First Foodie
"A cookbook author, journalist, television celebrity and teacher, James Beard helped to pioneer and expand the food media industry into the billion-dollar business it is today. He spoke of the importance of localism and sustainabil...
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