End All Violence: A Statement from WE ACT
Place and race matter.
Press Release
NY State Legislators Pass Unprecedented School Lead Policy
Prior to this bill, there was no uniform requirement for NYS schools to test for lead in drinking water.
Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water
Lead is a major health hazard, especially for young children.
NY Congressional Candidates to Discuss Race, Equity and Environment
Ask candidates where they stand on issues that matter most to Northern Manhattan
WE ACT Puts Support Behind Environmental Justice Bill at City Council
Toxic chemicals have no place in children’s products, yet many found
Public Health and Environmental Groups File Suit Against Weak Smog Standard
EPA set standard at level that allows thousands more deaths, hospitalizations
WE ACT Calls for Retrofitting of North River Waste Treatment Plant
The NYC DEP must immediately prioritize and accelerate the process for the engine retrofit at North River in West Harlem.
Toxic Chemicals Found in NYC Toys and Children’s Products
Arsenic and cadium are just two of the products found in children's toys.
20 EJ Activists Graduate From WE ACT Leadership Program
Connecting local residents to not just talk about the problem, but be the solution.
WE ACT receives $660,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation for Climate Work
WE ACT joins with 11 other organizations nationwide working to influence how policy addresses the effects of climate change on vulnerable communities .