City Policy

Sonal Jessel Discusses City’s Effort to Keep Residents Cool During the Summer of COVID-19 in Grist – July 6, 2020

In a July 6, 2020 article in Grist, WE ACT’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel explains why we have been advocating for access to air conditioners along with the funds to operate them for the most vulnerable members of

Sonal Jessel Comments on NYC’s Get Cool AC Program on WNYC – June 25, 2020

On June 25, 2020, WE ACT’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel was interviewed by WNYC radio on the City’s new program to provide free air conditioners to low-income senior citizens who feel safer inside due to COVID-19 yet are

Cecil Corbin-Mark Talks Renewable Rikers with The New Republic – June 19, 2020

A June 19, 2020 article in The New Republic on the Renewable Rikers plan to turn the jail complex into a solar farm quoted Cecil Corbin-Mark, our Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives, and credited WE ACT for taking

Peggy Shepard & Julie Tighe Call for Parks Funding in Manhattan Times – May 20, 2020

As part of the Play Fair for Parks coalition, WE ACT’s Peggy Shepard joined New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe in writing an Op-Ed on the need for increasing equitable park funding that was published in the

Sonal Jessel Discusses NYC’s Open Streets Initiative with Earther – May 2, 2020

In a May 2, 2020 article in Gizmodo’s Earther, WE ACT’s Environmental Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel discusses the need for a more equitable approach to New York City’s open streets initiative. Read the Article

Sonal Jessel Talks to the Verge About the Dangers of COVID-19 Sheltering in Place During the Summer – March 27, 2020

In a March 27, 2020 article in the Verge, WE ACT’s Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel discusses the dangers of sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic for frontline communities once this summer’s heat waves start to arrive, along

WE ACT’s Solar Work Featured in Next City – March 3, 2020

In a March 3, 2020 article, Next City showcased how affordable housing co-ops have been finding ways to reduce emissions while saving their residents money. Solar Uptown Now, a program we developed with Solar One and other partners, was featured

Peggy Shepard Named Chair of the Environmental Justice Advisory Board by New York City Mayor – February 20, 2020

Peggy Shepard has been appointed Chair of the Environmental Justice Advisory Board by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. The board will “develop a design and scope for the citywide environmental justice study, establish a publicly accessible online data

WE ACT Awarded a $400,000 Grant Over Two Years from the Kresge Foundation to Strengthen the Health and Well-Being of New York City Public Housing Tenants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2019 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org HARLEM, NY — WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) has been awarded a $400,000 grant over two years from the Kresge Foundation to enable WE

WE ACT Awarded $100,000 Grant from the Kresge Foundation to Build Climate Resilience and Improve Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2019 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org HARLEM, NY — WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation to advance policy solutions aimed at