This category is for updates for any campaigns that MOF is running including but not limited to state campaigns, clean air, healthy schools, electric school buses, civic engagement, and more.
After years of determined advocacy by Mothers Out Front members and our allies in the Renewable Heat Now campaign, New York State has officially repealed the outdated and harmful “100 Foot Rule.”
A Major Win for Families and Climate: Repealing New York’s 100 Foot Rule Read More »
On October 28, Mothers Out Front members, families, and local leaders gathered at The Blue Pig in Croton-on-Hudson to send a clear message to Governor Kathy Hochul that it’s time to repeal New York’s outdated and unfair “100 Foot Rule.” The rule currently forces ratepayers to cover the cost of extending gas lines up to
No More Tricks: New Yorkers Rally to End the 100-Foot Rule Read More »
This weekend, more than 100 New Yorkers, including over 30 members of Mothers Out Front teams, came together in Peekskill to make one thing clear: families across Westchester County are done with fossil fuels.
Families March in Peekskill to Stop Trump’s Fracked Gas Pipeline Read More »
Photo cred: Food and Water Watch Fossil fuel company Enbridge has recently proposed expanding a fracked gas pipeline through Northern Westchester, NY, known as Project Maple. However, moms showed up to put a stop to it. On June 25, 2025, the Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees voted to pass a resolution opposing Project Maple. This project
Moms Take a Stand Against Fossils Fuels in Croton-on-Hudson Read More »
Mothers Out Front Dutchess is thrilled to share that our 2024 Trash the Incinerator Campaign has been a big success! Thank you for all your advocacy during this campaign. On December 9, 2024, the Dutchess County Legislature unanimously approved an amendment to the 2025 County Budget allocating $75,000 to hire a Waste Reduction and Diversion
Trash the Incinerator Campaign Success in Dutchess County Read More »
On Thursday, November 14, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to pass their transformative climate bill by 125 to 17. The bill addresses critical barriers to achieving the state’s climate goals and introduces powerful tools to advance climate justice, renewable energy development, and clean transportation. Prioritizing Short-Term Gas Pipeline Repairs Mothers Out Front Massachusetts (MA)
Massachusetts Passes Climate Bill: A Victory for Renewable Energy and Climate Justice Read More »
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.
Mothers Out Front New York Creates Space for Moms and Caregivers During Climate Week NYC Read More »
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
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
Moms celebrate $1 million award for Electric School Buses in Tarrytown school district. Read More »
