California is using its massive purchasing power to negotiate lower prices on naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug, and distributing it to first responders, universities and organizations for free. Governor Kathy Hochul, take note!
latimes.com/california/sto…

BIRDING IS PUNK

It’s time to aggressively build out publicly-owned renewable energy.

We must condemn any form of antisemitism.

But let us be clear: The American people are sick and tired of funding a war machine for an extremist government in Israel that is doing unprecedented harm to the people in Gaza and to their entire way of life.
npr.org/2024/04/27/124…

For two-and-a-half years, city libraries have stopped fining New Yorkers for late fees.

The result? A resounding success, with a spike in materials taken out, library cards issued, and program attendance.

thecity.nyc/2024/04/30/lib…

This is such a dangerous precedent being set by Democratic Party leaders who are playing right into the hands of MAGA crackdown on both activists and higher education.

Today, Make the Road Action is thrilled to announce our 2024 members’ endorsement for this slate of progressive champions! We are proud to stand with these candidates and fight for the respect and dignity we all deserve. 🙌

A beautiful Sunday collecting 50 signatures for a safe McGuinness!

How committed are we? 1 of our neighbors ran to help us out *after* finishing the BK Half Marathon?

We need the same dedication from NYC DOT who are now 6 weeks late finishing the job!

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This Saturday (5/4) is @Riverkeeper Sweep 2024 and Friends of @BushwickInlet Park is hosting an invasive species removal project from 10am - 1pm along the East River shoreline.

Registration required. More info + sign up here:
eventbrite.com/e/kings-county…

NYC should expect sunny skies and temps in the 80s this week, National Weather Service says

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Check out the progress photos from the Leonard Library!

Leonard Library has been closed for renovations since 2022. The library has undergone roof restoration and a new HVAC installation - the project is expected to finish late-July!

“We stand in solidarity with the students practicing peaceful protest at Columbia, NYU, CUNY, Cornell, the New School and all across the country, and we condemn the violent repression that university administrators and the police have wreaked upon these students.” ✊🏾

Mr. Netanyahu, antisemitism is a vile and disgusting form of bigotry that has done unspeakable harm to millions.

Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.

good, this intersection is a mess. as a pedestrian i’ve had close calls with SUV drivers who don’t think they need to fully stop at the intersection multiple times.

The Brooklyn Half Marathon is this Sunday! The course goes from McCarren to Prospect Park so be prepared for multiple road closures & parking restrictions throughout our neighborhoods. Get all the info here! buff.ly/3UiPwwO

Great news: NYC DOT completed its study of Bedford Ave & N. 4th St in Williamsburg and approved installation of a traffic signal 🚦 at the intersection. Anyone who walks, bikes or drives there knows this is really needed! Work is scheduled to be completed by late summer.