Rally & March to Celebrate Our New York Green Amendment & Challenge NY Government to Embrace It
Friday, July 12, 12:00pm Noon
New York State Capitol Building steps
State St. and, Washington Ave,
Albany, NY 12224
Join leaders, activists, and Green Amendment plaintiffs for a rally and march to lift up the protections the NY Green Amendment is providing communities & challenge Governor Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and the NY Department of Environmental Conservation to embrace the opportunity & obligation for protection the amendment provides. By lifting up New York’s Green Amendment we will also be inspiring communities in the 20 other states seeking these same powerful protections. The more that gather, the stronger our message that We The People demand our government leaders respect and protect our environmental rights.
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New York is one of only 3 states in the ENTIRE United States that has a Green Amendment. Meaning, New York has given the people of its state a constitutional right to clean air, clean water, and a healthful environment for current and future generations. By a vote of over 70% of New Yorkers in 2021, this powerful right was added to the New York Declaration of Rights, giving the power to the people to defend their environmental rights.
An important focus of the day is the delivery of our letter demanding that the Governor, Attorney General, and Department of Environmental Conservation recognize, respect and protect our environmental rights. Currently they are advocating the amendment changes not much of anything when it comes to the environmental protection, environmental justice or their legal obligations for better environmental protection. If you have not yet signed the letter please be sure to do so now. And urge your friends, family and co-workers to do so as well.
The New York Green Amendment is a powerful tool for advancing environmental justice for frontline communities, for securing climate justice for present and future generations, and for ensuring the quality of the air, water and environments that impact every aspect of our lives.
New York’s Green Amendment, Article 1 Section 19, Reads:
Each person shall have a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.
Hear how New Yorkers are getting help from their Green Amendment
Key time, date & details
Rally will be held Friday, July 12, starting at 12:00pm Noon
We will be gathering on the steps of the state capitol in Albany, located at Washington Avenue & State Street, Albany, NY 12224. We plan to begin at noon with chants, songs & speakers. Then we will join together for a march, approximately half mile long, to the NY DEC offices located at 625 Broadway, to deliver our sign on letter and other key items. If you have not yet signed the letter please be sure you do.
Please be sure to bring
- water bottle or other hydration
- snacks to sustain you on the day
- fold out chair if you need
- umbrella or hat for sun shade
- sunscreen for exposed skin
Please Wear Green
We are hoping everyone will wear some Green for our NY Green Amendment Rally. In addition, we will have some great Green Amendment bandanas so we can all get our green on.
Signs
Feel free to bring your own sign about government protecting your right to clean water & air, & a healthful environment, &/or enforcing the NY Green Amendment. We will also have signs on hand you can use and take home at the end of the day that have messages about the values of a Green Amendment.
Travel
Driving yourself?
To figure out the best way to get to the Capitol in Albany, here is a link to their website https://www.albany.org/listing/new-york-state-capitol/893/, and the address you can use in a navigation platform is: Washington Ave and State St, Albany, NY 12224
Taking Public Transportation?
There are lots of options for public transportation depending on your departure location. Some good places to start would be Greyhound , Amtrak , or Flixbus . Google Maps will also direct you if you put in your starting location, direct it to the New York State Capitol ( found at State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224), and select the train icon to see various public transportation suggestions from your area.
Travel & Lodging Support Opportunities:
Free bus transportation from Hector & Geneva NY. Space is limited to sign up now. Seneca Lake Guardian is organizing a 40 person bus, and providing breakfast and lunch to passengers for the rally. Seneca Lake Guardian will have pickup and drop off points in Hector NY (north of Watkins Glen) and Geneva NY the morning of and upon return. If anyone wants to join, please email senecalakeguardian@gmail.com.
Free bus from Rennslear Train Station to the rally site & back. Green Amendments For The Generations is currently looking into a bus that would provide the following transportation to & from the Albany-Rensselaer train station on the day of the rally:
- 11:20AM – A ride to the NY State Capitol building from the train station
- ~ 3 PM – A ride from Albany back to the train station
The bus would be free to interested rally-goers. Seating will be limited, so you will be required to reserve a spot in advance. If you would be interested in this transportation offer, please fill out this Google form by Friday, June 28. This headcount will affect the size of the bus we reserve, so please include all members of your party, and will assure you a seat.
Minigrants available to help cover costs of train tickets, gas, tolls, lodging or other costs. Are you in need of financial support to help cover your costs for attending the New York Green Amendment Rally? If so, we want to help. Green Amendments For The Generations is offering minigrant support in the form of Visa cards to those in need of assistance to cover the costs of train tickets, gas, tolls, lodging or other costs (e.g. the cost of care for a child you need to leave at home, or a missed day’s pay).
- These mini-grants are available for members of Green Amendments For The Generations (if you are not yet a member you can sign up when applying for the minigrant).
- You must apply and receive pre-approval to be eligible to receive this minigrants support.
- You must attend the rally to receive your pre-approved visa card.
- Visa cards for pre-approved mini-grants will be provided upon check-in at the rally on July 12.
You can apply for mini grants support here. Funds are limited, so please do not apply unless you need the support; we want to be sure the funds are available for those that really need it.
Staying Overnight?
Green Amendments For The Generations is also looking into group rates at hotels but in the meanwhile some here are some hotels located near the New York State Capitol:
- Renaissance Albany Hotel
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albany
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany
- Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center
You may also want to consider AirBnB or other accommodations or campsites in New York to enjoy.
