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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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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

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

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

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

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

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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Mothers Out Front NY Continues to Demand the Inclusion of the NY HEAT Act in the Final State Budget

CONTACT: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org; Annabella Cockerell, bella.cockerell@mothersoutfront.org “The Senate budget makes it clear that they are invested in joining the mothers and others at Mothers Out Front in protecting our kids and ensuring that they have a livable climate. Now we need Governor Hochul, a mother, Speaker Heastie, a father, and the rest of Albany

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Mothers Out Front and NPEU Celebrate First Collective Bargaining Agreement

CONTACT: Heather Cushman, hcushman@npeu.org; Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Washington D.C. — Mothers Out Front and their staff, united through the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU), Local 70 of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), proudly announce the ratification of their inaugural collective bargaining agreement, solidifying their commitment to fostering a supportive and equitable

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Mothers Out Front Celebrates Gov. Hochul’s Climate Focus, Urges State Lawmakers to Include NY HEAT Act in Budgets

Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Zainab Chaudary, zainab@newheightscommunications.com Thursday, January 11, 2024 Mothers Out Front Celebrates Gov. Hochul’s Climate Focus, Urges State Lawmakers to Include NY HEAT Act in Budgets Hochul’s push to limit gas system expansion is a major win for the mom-led climate group Albany, NY – Mothers Out Front — an organization that

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Mothers Out Front Celebrates Historic Electric School Bus Grants 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Zainab Chaudary, zainab@newheightscommunications.com   Mothers Out Front Celebrates Historic Electric School Bus Grants  School Districts in MOF’s CA, CO, MA, NY and VA Organizing States Received Part of $1 Billion EPA Grant Towards 2700 New Buses Nationwide    Fairfax, VA — This week, the U.S.

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