New York Lawyers for the Public Interest. Community-powered #CivilRights advocacy for #DisabilityJustice, #EnvironmentalJustice, #HealthJustice, and #ProBono
New York, NY
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Our Environmental Justice team joined Council Member Sandy Nurse and @ALIGNny City Hall for the City Council's #ClimateWeek event!
Thanks to @SpeakerMenin & CM Nurse, @HarveyforNY, @CMJustinSanchez, CM Aldebol & CM Brooks-Powers for hosting, and congrats to all the honorees.
NYLPI is hiring a Communications Intern for this Fall!
The intern will build hands-on communications and nonprofit development skills while helping highlight NYLPI's work.
For more information: nylpi.org/careers
Peaker plants are expensive, polluting, and sited in the communities already carrying the heaviest burden.
Battery storage offers another path. NYLPI EJ Staff Attorney Michelle Fleurantin explains what BESS could mean for neighborhoods like the Bronx.
As we wrap up #DisabilityPrideMonth let's continue celebrating the diversity, strength, and leadership of people with disabilities all year long. 🧵
At NYLPI, we are dedicated to achieving equality of opportunity, self-determination, and independence for people with disabilities.
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NY Renews coalition responds to @GovKathyHochul's announcement of a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data center development:
nyrenews.org/news/ny-renews-…
In response to the passage of the FY 2027 State Budget, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest issued a statement on key policy issues affecting Disability, Environmental, Health, and Immigrant Justice. Read full statement here: nylpi.org/nylpi-statement-on…
Have you or someone you know called 911 for a mental health crisis in NYC? B-HEARD sends health professionals, not just police, to respond. But is it working? We need your help. Take the survey here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
Join NYLPI and @NonprofitNY on June 24th to learn how your nonprofit can use AI safely, responsibly, and within the law. Free virtual webinar — register with code NYLPI: eventbrite.com/e/navigating-…
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NY's legislature passed what could become a first-in-the-nation data center moratorium. It is a testament to the power of organizers, residents, and frontline communities across NY, whose advocacy has helped secure this win. Time to sign, @GovKathyHochul!
nyrenews.org/news/ny-renews-…
There is a big push to pass the data center moratorium A11560/S10642 before end of session — TODAY.
If it doesn't go to committee today, it's dead for this session.
📞 Call now: 877-252-4545 or Click-to-call your senator: shared.outlook.inky.com/link…
The Governor's budget included nearly 25% less in IOLA funding than needed. The Senate recommends restoring $102.5M + an additional $50M for civil legal services. Time is of the essence — take action now: actionnetwork.org/letters/su…
The Governor is trying to weaken the CLCPA behind closed doors. Changes to our climate policy should not be rushed through budget negotiations.
Tell Governor Hochul, Speaker Heastie, and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins: implement the CLCPA—not weaken it: actionnetwork.org/letters/te…
