Become a Member
Become a member and join hundreds of Northern Manhattan residents, fellow New Yorkers, and people around the country who are taking action to improve the environment and health of our community. It only costs $25 per year, though you can pay what you can afford. We have a monthly Membership Meeting on the second Saturday of the month, focusing on various topics of interest. And we have working groups that also meet monthly to focus on specific issues like the climate crisis, reducing exposure to toxics, and improving NYCHA. Of course, you don’t have to be a member to participate in any of our meetings, events, or working groups, but it’s a great way to show your support and commitment. The important thing is that you get involved!
Take Action
Ask Governor Hochul to Sign Our Bill Banning PFAS & Other Toxic Chemicals in Menstrual Products
Our bill to ban PFAS and other toxic chemicals from menstrual products sold in New York State has passed both houses – unanimously! This is a big win for our JustGreen Partnership, which has a long track record of passing legislation to reduce toxic exposure in our communities. But now we need your help to make sure New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signs this bill into law. Click here to send a letter to the Governor, urging her to sign it into law!
Ask Governor Hochul to Sign Our Bill Repealing the 100-Foot Rule
After a long advocacy campaign that resulted in the passage of legislation that eliminates the 100-foot rule, we are now asking for your help in getting New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to sign it into law. This bill (S.8417/A.8888) will amend part of the State’s Public Service Law that had required utilities to build a gas pipeline to any building or home within 100 feet of an existing gas main – whether they needed or even wanted gas service – and had been charging ratepayers across the state $200 million per year for this unnecessary infrastructure. Signing this legislation into law will save New Yorkers money, improve air quality, and make it easier for the state to transition to clean energy. Click here to call Governor Hochul and ask her to sign the legislation that eliminates the 100-foot rule into law.
Ask the New York State Legislature to Take Action on Lead Poisoning
Click here to send a letter to New York State legislators demanding action to test homes for lead paint.
Take New York’s Air Quality Survey and Help Us Draw Attention to Air Quality in Northern Manhattan
Also, as part of our ongoing air quality monitoring work, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is developing a Communities Report on air pollution priorities and mitigation strategies. The more of you who provide input via this survey, the more likely Northern Manhattan will receive the attention it deserves. So, please take a moment to click here and complete this brief survey.
Get a Green Job
WE ACT’s Green Institute offers free training and support to help members of our community get good paying jobs in the green economy. This includes the 30-hour OSHA Certificate and Site Safety Training required for entry-level positions in the construction industry, Solar Photovoltaic Installation certification, and the 60-hour energy efficiency technical training to earn GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Certification.
Vote
Election Day for the 2025 New York State General Election will be on November 4th. Polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. October 25 is the last day to register to vote and to apply for an absentee ballot in this election. You can find additional information on voting on our Voter Information page.
Stay Informed
We encourage you to subscribe to our weekly email newsletter and follow us on social media – Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram – to stay informed about everything WE ACT is involved in. You can also read our blog, listen to our bimonthly podcast to learn about key environmental justice issues, and opt in to receive text messages from us.
Donate to Support Our Work
With massive cuts in federal funding, we need your financial support more than ever. Please donate what you can to support the work we do!