Fukushima on the Hudson: Indian Point - Thursday Meeting Info

FUKUSHIMA on the HUDSON
(The Only Safe Nuclear Reactor is 93,000,000 Miles Away)

June 23rd, 2011, Thursday
7:00 PM

All Saints' Episcopal Church

43-12 46 St. - Sunnyside

Directions:  #7 local train to 46 Street/Bliss Street -

Walk 1/2 block North to Church

You will learn about the Indian Point nuclear power plant.

on the Hudson River a few miles North of New York City

 

• the health effects, especially cancer, of both an accident and the daily routine releases of radiation
• the near-by earthquake faults and what they might do to the plant
• the vulnerability of the plant to terrorists
• the connection between nuclear power and climate change
• evacuation plans (I like the new definition I heard at the June 2 NRC hearing: "Permanent Re-location)
• environmental justice issues from mining to radioactive releases
• the horrible economics of nuclear power, both in terms of insurance and financing
• what thermal pollution is and how much water Indian Point uses
• other electricity sources that are available now

Speaker:  Ken Gale, author of Chernobyl-on-the-Hudson and host & producer of Eco-Logic, one of WBAI-FM's two environmental shows

Sponsors: 
        
           Sunnyside Woodside Peace

           West Queens Greens

           West Queens Independent Democratic Club
           Veterans for Peace

           Shut Down Indian Point Now

Kudos, Rep. Crowley - Speechless

Hats off, to our Queens Representative Joe Crowley for his extremely short but impactful speechless statement on the House floor

The video begins with a distance shot:

Last Fall the American People
Gave us our Marching Orders
Jobs Jobs Jobs ....

St Pat's Parade Sun., March 6

[Always the first Sunday of March, which is the 6th this year with a SHORTER route. LOOK FOR US on 47th Street ! Note the 2 pm time, but seasoned marchers know that they usually start late. Weather-permitting for some of our marchers -- but some of us will be there at 1:30 PM to hold our spot!! Kate will have her cell phone 917 374 9679. See http://stpatsforall .com/  Also, we usually go out AFTER for FUN.]

We are now registered as a participant for 

the 12th annual

St. Patrick's Parade  

of Queens, NY

Please join us for the parade 

or greet us along the route:

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

2:00 - 4:00 pm 

Starting Point: 47th St and Skillman Ave. in Sunnyside Queens

(marching from 47th St., up Skillman, north over 56th and heading up Woodside Ave. to 58th St.)

Friday: Don't Frack up NY's Water Supply!

From our sister club:

Ridgewood Democratic Club Inc.

60-70 Putnam Avenue, Ridgewood, New York 11385

(718) 821-9807

Membership Meeting Notice Friday, September 24, 2010 at 7:30pm Danger to New York's Water Supply Due to Natural Gas Drilling (Hydrofracking) Special guest speaker Walter Hang "How New York City's Drinking Water Could be Imperiled by Marcellus Shale Gas Hydrofracking." Walter Hang is president of Toxics Targeting, an environmental database firm that helps to safeguard New York City's drinking water. He and his colleagues have released extensive government information documenting natural gas hazards in New York State involving fires, explosions, polluted water supply wells, evacuated homes and massive uncontrolled wastewater releases. He also drafted a coalition letter with more than 10,000 signatories calling for the withdrawal of the Department of Environmental Conservation's draft proposed regulations. His work has received extensive local, state, national and international media coverage. See: http://www.toxicstargeting.com/MarcellusShale Bring your friends and neighbors. As always, refreshments will be served.

Democratic Primary TODAY, Sept 14th!

New York State's Democratic Primary is TODAY:

September 14

6 AM - 9 PM

NEW paper ballots, mark then scan - how to use

NEW poll sites for some of us - check here

For candidates, League of Women Voters lists Directory.

You can choose different views of Queens candidates or enter a specific address to limit them to your particular ED.

Check your voting registration / find your ED.

For more information check out the Board of Elections: visit www.vote.nyc.ny.us. OR contact 866-VOTE-NYC (866-868-3692), TTY 212-487-5496.

Make YOUR voice heard: VOTE.

Thanks!

Cause to celebrate: Council Victories!

Joe Conley, Cathy Nolan, Jimmy Van Bramer,
Elizabeth Van Bramer

Congratulations to our president Jimmy Van Bramer for his election to District 26th Council seat. His victory was celebrated at local restaurant Aubergine with Assemblymember Cathy Nolan and Community Board Chair Joe Conley leading the applause.

We are also happy to report that member Danny Dromm also won his Council seat in District 25.

Lots to celebrate!

Congratulations, Jimmy & Dan - Let's vote Nov. 3rd

Kate Anne Brennan, candidate Jimmy Van Bramer, and District Leader John P. Smyth

Our congratulations to our president Jimmy Van Bramer and our member Danny Dromm for their primary wins -- now let's get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. Polls are open 6 AM to 9 PM.

If you can help on Election Day or on the run-up to Election Day, contact their campaign offices. THANKS!!!

Jimmy Van Bramer - City Council District 26
Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City
http://jimmyvanbramer.com/

Contribute:
http://jimmyvanbramer.com/contribution.htm
jimmyvanbramer@gmail.com
or at
718-313-0569

Daniel Dromm - City Council District 25
(Jackson Heights, LeFrak City, Elmhurst, Woodside, etc.)
http://danieldromm.com
Contribute:
http://danieldromm.com/site/take_action/contribute.html
info@danieldromm.com
or call
718-457-2928