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Moms in Westchester Rally to Defend Climate Law

On March 13, community leaders and climate organizations, including Mothers Out Front gathered for a rally in Tarrytown, NY to defend New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). MOF Westchester Rivertowns took the lead, organizing a powerful rally that brought together families, students, environmental advocates, and elected officials.

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No More Tricks: New Yorkers Rally to End the 100-Foot Rule

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The Blue Pig in Croton-on-Hudson to send a clear message to Governor Kathy Hochul that it’s time to repeal New York’s outdated and unfair “100 Foot Rule.”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

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A group of protesters holding a sign in opposition of Project Maple in Croton-On-Hudson

Moms Take a Stand Against Fossils Fuels in Croton-on-Hudson

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

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A group of protesters in Dutchess County

Trash the Incinerator Campaign Success in Dutchess County

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

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

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

  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

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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