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New Yorkers Support Waste Zones Plan
December 12, 2018
New Yorkers showed up in force for a hearing, in support of a new plan to create exclusive commercial waste zones in New York.
Fair Play Lobby Day Brings New York City Public School Students to City Hall to Demand Equity in Access to Sports Teams
December 10, 2018
Students will demand an end to racially discriminatory sports team allocations by the Public School Athletic League.
NYLPI Opposes the Department of Homeland Security’s Proposed Changes to the Public Charge Test
December 10, 2018
NYLPI urges DHS to withdraw the proposed policy because it would have a devastating impact on immigrant communities.
New York Times Publishes NYLPI Letter on Health In Immigration Detention
December 10, 2018
The New York Times published a letter on health in immigration detention this morning, written by NYLPI’s Director of Health Justice, Laura F. Redman.
NY1 Covers Council Testimony on Sports Equity
December 7, 2018
The network covered NYLPI’s testimony at a city council hearing on sports equity issues.
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RT @NYCSchools: Everyone in NYC can get 3 free meals a day, available at locations across the city. No ID necessary.
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The ADA extends protections to state/local elections under Title II. ADA guidelines include accessibility of the voting area, the check-in and overall access to the ballots. People with disabilities:cast your ballots/have a voice.#ThanksToTheADA#VOTE2020
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RT @NYBG: Together with 18 Bronx community gardens we're fighting food insecurity. Learn how the Community Farm Hubs program is uniting urb…
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Exactly! And, recycling organic waste is a great job local creator. Landfills and incinerators create very few jobs per ton of waste compared to composting & anaerobic digestion. https://t.co/mjRMNR3GOS
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Important report on how large and critical the nonprofit sector is to NYC's economy and communities. TY @NonprofitNY @NYCComptroller https://t.co/PdeEck9nYJ