Telling the Stories of Immigrant New Yorkers
Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative is proud to present, “Telling the Stories of Immigrant New Yorkers,” a discussion with journalists that will highlight immigrants’ stories while focusing on the role journalism plays in telling them. Immigrants have been the driving force of the American dream since the beginning. Regardless of where they came from or the …
Indian Point Powers Down: A Historic Day for the Hudson
Join NY River Keeper on the day that Indian Point's Unit 3 reactor is scheduled to shut down for the final time. The panel discusses immediate issues to address and even more on the horizon regarding safe decommissioning, a just transition for affected workers and communities, environmental justice, and a clean, safe energy future for …
I Love My Park Day!
College Hill Park 149 North Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYVolunteer for I Love My Park Day at College Hill Park (149 North Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY)! I Love My Park Day, held the first Saturday in May, attracts thousands of volunteers from across the state to participate in cleanup, improvement, and beautification events at New York State parks and historic sites. Join us to …
Abolitionist Study Group: Hosted by Queers for Justice
The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center's Queers for Justice present the Abolitionist Study Group the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 7pm-9pm. We are in a moment in history where it feels possible to end police as an institution and challenge the criminal justice system in ways that make it possible to see another future …
Abolitionist Study Group: Hosted by Queers for Justice
The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center's Queers for Justice present the Abolitionist Study Group the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 7pm-9pm. We are in a moment in history where it feels possible to end police as an institution and challenge the criminal justice system in ways that make it possible to see another future …
The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education Meeting
The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education consists of five members of the community; each elected to a three-year term of office. They are elected by city residents to carry out functions mandated by the State Constitution, Legislature and State Education Department; and are responsible for establishing school district philosophy, policy and goals. The …
Is the Hudson Valley Sold Out? Online Forum
The River Newsroom and Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress are hosting an online forum about affordable housing solutions from legislation, the nonprofit sector, progressive economic development initiatives, and more. This conversation will cover the most interesting ideas people have right now about housing of topic, including: legislative and policy fixes, solutions from the nonprofit sector, …
Queers for Justice Volunteer Orientation
The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center invites you to attend the Queers for Justice Orientation, offered every first Friday of the month from 6-8pm EST. Help us destroy the carceral system by coming to our volunteer orientation so that you can get involved with the Queers for Justice Team. Email Q4J@newburghlgbtqcenter.org to sign up or for further …
Queer Catch Up with Dutchess Pride
Queer Catch Up is a place to chat and socialize with other LGBTQ+ folks in a safe environment. Hosted the Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 7pm online. Join in on Zoom here!
Local History Presents: Great Houses of the Hudson Valley
A special presentation from The Poughkeepsie Public Library with Historian Shannon Butler where we will showcase some of the great houses of the Hudson Valley. We will examine homes that have stood the test of time, homes that are long gone, and homes that are no longer loved. We will also look at some of …