Mothers Out Front

Mothers Out Front New York Creates Space for Moms and Caregivers During Climate Week NYC

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Bella Cockerell, bella.cockerell@mothersoutfront.org Mothers Out Front New York Creates Space for Moms and Caregivers During Climate Week NYC NEW YORK (September 27, 2024) – Last week, Mothers Out Front New York hosted over 90 mothers, caregivers and others at two events during Climate Week NYC. […]

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Over 250 Schools and Playgrounds Near Gas Leaks in Boston and Chelsea: Mothers Out Front, Conservation Law Foundation and Others Sue National Grid for Gas Leaks, Violating Federal and State Laws

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 13, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Over 250 Schools and Playgrounds Near Gas Leaks in Boston and Chelsea: Mothers Out Front, Conservation Law Foundation and Others Sue National Grid for Gas Leaks, Violating Federal and State Laws  “Dangerous and potentially explosive gas is actively leaking near 258 schools and playgrounds in

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Moms celebrate $1 million award for Electric School Buses in Tarrytown school district.

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  On May 31, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $96 million to New York State schools through its Clean School Bus Rebate Program to replace more than 350 existing fossil fuel buses with clean, electric buses.  The Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, located in Tarrytown, NY, was awarded $1.02 million

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More Electric School Buses Coming to Croton-on-Hudson Advocacy by Northern Westchester Mothers Out Front team continues to pay off

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In May of 2024, Croton Harmon school district voters approved the purchase of an electric school bus.  This will be the fifth electric school bus purchased by the district.  Croton Harmon was one of the first school districts in New York State to go electric, thanks in large part to the work of the Northern

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Voices at the Intersection: Valinda Chan

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Recently, Julie Mowrey our Digital Media Manager had the privilege of speaking with Valinda Chan about the importance of AAPI representation in the climate justice space. Growing up Valinda witnessed the disproportionate impacts of air pollution, housing displacement, and food insecurity. Today living in East Boston, Valinda sees similar issues facing their family’s community. Valinda is a

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Mothers Out Front Statement on Climate In-Action of the New York Legislature

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For immediate release: June 10, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Jorge Defendini, jorge.defendini@mothersoutfront.org Mothers Out Front Statement on Climate In-Action of the New York Legislature As moms and caregivers, we know that every year that goes by without meaningful climate action directly impacts our children’s lives and future…While we are thrilled that the Legislature passed

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Mothers Out Front Celebrates $900M in EPA Electric School Bus Rebate Awards for 530 School Districts to Purchase 3200 Zero Emission Buses

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For immediate release: June 6, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Mothers Out Front Celebrates $900M in EPA Electric School Bus Rebate Awards for 530 School Districts to Purchase 3200 Zero Emission Buses “The recent success in New York State clearly shows that parents want this shift to electric school buses. It’s a powerful message that

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Mothers Out Front Urges Voters To Vote “Yes” On School District Electric School Bus Propositions

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For immediate release: May 13, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org; Jorge Defendini, jorge.defendini@mothersoutfront.org Mothers Out Front Urges Voters To Vote “Yes” On School District Electric School Bus Propositions New York (May 13, 2024) – Mothers Out Front is mobilizing moms and voters throughout New York – including Beacon, Ithaca, Newfield, Johnson City, Alexandria, and North

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Mothers and Caregivers across New York Disappointed, Continue to Fight for the New York Heat Act

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org, Annabella Cockerell, bella.cockerell@mothersoutfront.org ALBANY, NY (April 23, 2024) – Mothers and caregivers across New York are deeply disappointed by the recent budget decisions made by Governor Hochul and the New York State Assembly to exclude the New York Home Energy Affordable Transition Act (NY HEAT

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