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President Biden has an Infrastructure Proposal that will make sure big polluters pay their fair share in addressing the climate crisis. Call Senator Schumer's office today and urge him to vote yes on this important piece of legislation. Use the script we've included if you aren't sure what to say.
Right now we have almost 200 names on our petition! The deadline is October 22nd, just think about how many more signatures we could get if every person signed and share this! We are working to stop crypto mining at the Greenidge Generating Station. Crypto mining uses HUGE amounts of fossil fuel to operate 24/7 and we need to hold these big polluters accountable to helping us reach our climate action goals. Read more and add your name to our petition!
Voter Registration Deadline is Friday 10/8! That means your voter registration form has to be turned in to the board of elections by Friday 10/8 at 5 PM or post marked by 10/8. Make sure you are registered to vote and stop by the student Union before 1:30 PM today and take the couple minutes to fill out your registration.
Voter Registration Deadline is Friday 10/8! That means your voter registration form has to be turned in to the board of elections by Friday 10/8 at 5 PM or post marked by 10/8. Make sure you are registered to vote and stop by the student Union before 1:30 PM today and take the couple minutes to fill out your registration.
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Come join us for our first chapter meeting Thursday 10/7 at 1:30 PM. We'll be in Assembly Hall North which is located on the third floor of the student union. Learn about our campaigns, ways to get involved, and how to help your community!
Come join us for our first chapter meeting Thursday 10/7 at 1:30 PM. We'll be in Assembly Hall North which is located on the third floor of the student union. Learn about our campaigns, ways to get involved, and how to help your community!
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We're streaming our Student Empowerment Virtual Conference live right here on facebook today beginning at 12PM. Join New York State Governmental and Civic Leaders as they discuss critical issues facing students and other New Yorkers.
🔷 12:00PM: Panel 1, What it Means To Be a Student Activist Now
Join student activist powerhouses SUNY SA - The State University of New York Student Assembly President Brad Hershenson, @UniversityStudentSenate Chairwoman Juvanie Piquant and NYPIRG Chair Rob Zentgraf as they take us through the evolution of student activism and the new wave we are in now.
🔷 2:00PM: Panel 2, Election Day 2020; What It Means for New York
Join New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and New York State Senate Elections Committee Chair NYS Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie 米维's Office will be answering questions from student reporters from The Knight News, Hunter Athenian, The Purchase Phoenix, and The New Paltz Oracle.
🔷 4:00PM Panel 3, Health Equity: Healthcare in NY
Join New York State Assembly Health Committee Chair Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, NYPIRG Project Coordinator Nadine Pratt MPH, representatives from the New York State Nurses Association and the New York State Academy of Family Physicians (NYSAFP).
Join NYPIRG, the largest student-directed not-for-profit in New York, for our Fall 2020 Student Empowerment Conference - Gone Virtual! From a comprehensive l...
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As you know, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, colleges and universities are moving from in-person classes to online education. Following their lead, NYPIRG will continue to offer a full array of educational, service and civic projects for college students through online activities. We are creating an interactive, internet-based program to continue to engage students in civic life, offer educational experiences, and contribute to public policy discourse -- as we have for the last 46 years. To stay updated, please check our social media platform, nypirgstudents.org or contact us at [email protected]
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Resolve to get active in #Census2020 this year! One of the most important ways to exercise your civic power and stand up for your city and state this year
DM us if you're interested in learning more about getting out the count
#NYCCensus2020 #CompleteCount #NYCensus2020
Buff State Chapter Members gearing up for the first part of our Trick or Eat community food drive!
To join us on Thursday afternoon to help us collect food for the Buffalo State Food Drive, or to learn more about what we've got planned for the semester, email us at [email protected]!
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New Yorkers - Early voting is here! For the first time, you have the option of voting on a day and time that works for your schedule! Vote between now and Election Day, Tuesday November 5th!
For information about early polling sites in your area, please visit https://www.elections.ny.gov/CountyBoards.html
NYC residents, you can look up your early poll site here https://nyc.pollsitelocator.com/search
Check out our "Earth Minute" whiteboard animation series, which explains Earth science to the science-curious.
NASA isn't all about interplanetary exploration; in fact, the agency spends much of its time studying our home planet. This fun whiteboard animation series explains Earth science to the science-curious.
“I will appear on all cable news networks on behalf of my clients. I promise that each appearance will be three things: unhinged, combative and fun.
Brilliant.
"For just $45, you can bring home $10 worth of apples."
Saturday Night Live parodied the Upstate NY tradition of apple-picking during a skit on the show's season premiere over the weekend. The skit features a commercial for Chickham's Farms, a fictitious apple-picking destination located in the part of New York that "has confederate flags. " "For just $4...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill effectively allowing college athletes in the state to earn money off their name and image, sign endorsement deals and hire agents.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals.
You never quite know when fall is going to end in Western New York, so it’s important to take advantage of the region’s offerings.
It’s easy to get sad about the departure of Buffalo’s summer. The short sleeves. The patio drinks. The daily schedule of outdoor concerts...
It’s the first day of #autumn, so here’s your annual reminder of the chemistry behind leaf colour changes 🍃 🍁 🍂 https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/09/11/autumnleaves/ #AutumnEquinox
It’s the first day of #autumn, so here’s your annual reminder of the chemistry behind leaf colour changes 🍃 🍁 🍂 https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/09/11/autumnleaves/ #AutumnEquinox
What is the school-to-prison pipeline? What does it look like in Western New York, and what’s being done about it? We're examining those questions this week in a series produced by WBFO’s Education and Racial Equity desks. Today, Kyle Mackie begins with an introduction to the issue.
What is the school-to-prison pipeline? What does it look like in Western New York, and what’s being done about it? A joint series from WBFO’s Education and
They never read the papers.
It's national voter registration day! If your still missing the party come to the student union and register now!
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.Greta Thunberg's full speech at the UN: “People are suffering. People are dying. Entire ecosystems are collapsing. We are in the beginning of a mass extinction. And all you can talk about is money and fairytales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!”
We are in the middle of a climate breakdown, and all they can talk about is money and fairytales of eternal economic growth, says climate activist Greta Thunberg
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I added color to my drawing from yesterday. I'm making this available as a free/pay-what-you-choose poster (various sizes) that you can print yourself (or download it and have it printed somewhere). Maybe you'd like to bring it to the upcoming climate change protests, if you're going. I'm also selling a print if you'd rather get a physical print. I'll add the links in the comments.
Climate rally held in New Paltz - Mid Hudson News
NEW PALTZ – Several hundred students from local public schools and the SUNY New Paltz gathered at Elting Memorial Library on Main Street in New Paltz to voice their concern about threats they believe come along with climate change. This was one of thousands of climate strikes happening around the ...
Young people came out IN FORCE for the #ClimateStrike today. Our elected leaders better listen up! "We mean business about our CLIMATE SICKNESS"
Young people came out IN FORCE for the #ClimateStrike today. Our elected leaders better listen up! "We mean business about our CLIMATE SICKNESS"
Hudson Mohawk magazine correspondent Steve Pierce spoke with Liz Moran of the New York Public Interest Group about her experience speaking at the annual conference of Independent Power Producers in NY, which represents the people who actually run plants that produce electricity in New York.
Hudson Mohawk magazine correspondent Steve Pierce spoke with Liz Moran of the New York ...
Hundreds of Buffalo State faculty, staff, and students will spend the morning of Saturday, September 21, serving the community during Bengals Dare to Care Day! Are you signed up yet? There is still time!
Hundreds of Buffalo State faculty, staff, and students will spend the morning of Saturday, September 21, serving the community during Bengals Dare to Care Day.
Wegmans says that they will eliminate some current plastic packaging and they will replace it with packaging made from plant-based renewable fiber material.
The company also says they plan to eliminate all plastic bags ahead of the state ban which will take effect in March 2020.
If you know someone who is struggling with depression or thoughts of su***de, you may be wondering how to help.
Experts say to start with reaching out.
Here are 9 things you can do to make a difference for someone who is struggling:
What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering su***de? It can feel daunting, but su***de prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care.
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