Where should collective organizing power be directed in this moment? Watch NYC-EJA staff and allies answer this question and more on Wednesday, Aug 19. Admission is free aiany.my.site.com/community/ev...

Despite extreme heat, unbreathable air, and flooded streets, July was a time for reflection. We celebrated wins for current and former staff alike-a published interview, an honoree, and the crowning of NYC’s first Utility Public Utility Advocate conta.cc/4wDUkPm

It’s August. And the heat isn’t letting up. Stay safe and remember-extreme heat affects everyone. And some communities more than others. Learn about extreme heat in NYC in our one-pager: bit.ly/4hdTP9U

For the first time in five years, land on Rikers Island has been transferred out of the control of the DOC. NYC-EJA's Mike Higgins and @freedomagendany.bsky.social's Darren Mack break down what happened, why this matters, and what's to come. Link here: bit.ly/3RxH2Vn #CloseRikers #RenewableRikers

Join us in congratulating our very own Eunice Ko, Deputy Director of NYC-EJA, for being named in Crain's 40 Under 40! Well deserved 👏 Get to know Eunice here: www.crainsnewyork.com/recognitions...

SEVERE AIR & HEAT ADVISORY IN NYC. You can find free masks by following this link: bit.ly/4wL1ktg

Hear @freedomagendany.bsky.social member Manny Figueroa and @nycejalliance.bsky.social's Michael Higgins discuss how Renewable Rikers can transform the island into clean energy infrastructure while advancing racial justice. 👂 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/11sL...

Join NYC-EJA for our 35th Annual Gala on October 29, 2026. The theme is WE ARE STILL HERE: POWERING THE JUST TRANSITION. Here's a sneak peak 🤫 📍WHERE: Roulette, BK ⏱️ WHEN: Oct 29, 6-10pm TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP HERE: nyc-eja.org/35th-anniver...

“Rikers is not only a criminal justice crisis. It is also an environmental failure that demands urgency. Closing it is not just about decarceration, it’s about repairing harm, restoring communities, and reimagining our city’s future resilience.” citylimits.org/opinion-clos...

June was a (much needed) victory lap for New Yorkers. Congratulations to the Knicks, to our new electeds, and a special thank you to Mayor Mamdani for finally making headway on closing Rikers. New York, let’s stay cool and keep this momentum going! June newsletter here: conta.cc/4xZsY7h

SAVE THE DATE for NYC-EJA's 35th Annual Gala on October 29! Learn more, buy your ticket, or sponsor us here: nyc-eja.org/35th-anniver...

May was hot, both politically and physically. The CLCPA is gutted, our streets got flooded-but between an early heat wave and political tensions, NYC-EJA has continued to sow toward significant wins. Learn more in our May newsletter: conta.cc/43LBfxG

After 2+ years, we are pleased to say that the Heat Mortality Reporting bill has passed in both the Assembly and the Senate. This means that we are closer to getting the data we need for a healthier NY for all TY Senator Gustavo Rivera & @amypaulin.bsky.social for their leadership

Today, the Legislature will be voting on the Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation budget bill, the contents of which are unsettling to environmental justice advocates and communities alike. Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4tVNgvm

New York has been experiencing HOT summers. And this year, it’s starting early. Not all neighborhoods are equitably protected from extreme heat and its health effects. Find a cooling center here: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcente... Learn more about extreme heat in NYC here: bit.ly/4fBkFrs

This month, we continued to fight against the Governor’s attempts to gut the Climate Law, to close Peaker plants, and to replace the jails on Rikers with a renewable future. Read our April newsletter here: conta.cc/3Qtbj6X

Community is key to Climate Justice. And Earth Week should revolve around those pillars. From the S.I. to the BK, and from Uptown to the Boogie Down, check out these Earth Week events with some of our members. But first, here’s an Action opportunity to save NYS’s Climate Law. conta.cc/4vKt3uo

Today, NYC-EJA released a statement in response to NYC's first-ever Urban Forest Plan

STOP polluting our neighborhoods! Today, we gathered to rally for energy justice and affordability. We heard stories from community members living with the toll of climate injustice, as well as a call to action: the state and energy companies must divest from pricey and polluting peaker plants!

Getting the ‘Renewable Rikers’ Vision Back on Track: An Interview Between NYC-EJA and Urban Matters Read the full interview here: bit.ly/4cdh0No Read the report, A Reset for Renewable Rikers, here: bit.ly/4ebwPXl #closerikers #renewablerikers

This March was knife's edge. The month brought warm weather days and the Spring Equinox. But it also came with harsh blows to the landmark Climate Law, including proposed cuts and mass misinformation spread by Governor Kathy Hochul. Newsletter here: conta.cc/487lGTA

Gov Hochul has been attempting to garner support around CLCPA rollbacks by making false claims about affordability. But we the people are not so naive THANK YOU to PUSH Buffalo and @cacwny.org for showing up to the Governor's pep rally and pushing back on her outrageous and harmful claims

Yesterday, over a thousand New Yorkers gathered to say: 💰Tax the rich! 🧊Get ICE out 💵Make polluters pay @governor.ny.gov, whose side are you on? Will you protect the ultra-rich or the people?

This February, we stayed grounded in the legacy of Black and Brown leadership, building public momentum around real climate solutions to best serve low-income New Yorkers of color. Read our February newsletter here: conta.cc/3OuBedt

#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight: Operation Cleansweep, 1962

On March 10, we're going to Albany to tell Gov. Hochul: DEFEND NY, FUND OUR FUTURE! In a time of crisis, we need bold action to protect immigrants, make polluters pay, and tax the rich! RSVP here: bit.ly/defend-ny-3-10

Repealing the Endangerment Clause weakens federal accountability and shifts the burden back onto communities that are already facing the brunt of extreme heat, flooding, asthma, and energy burdens. We will keep fighting to protect our communities and hold the EPA accountable.

Please be informed that the NYC-EJA office is closed in solidarity with the National Shutdown on Friday, January 30. NO SHOPPING, NO WORK, NO ICE

This past weekend, NYC braced itself against the most severe weather it’s experienced in eight years. While the storm itself is over, expect snow showers and ongoing extreme cold. Further information on the toll of the storm’s damage is still underway.

Climate progress we hope to see under @mayor.nyc.gov - Because quality of life is a climate issue.