The intersection of two crises: Residents of Uniondale and Hempstead rally for their future
Residents of Uniondale and Hempstead find themselves at the intersection of an economic and climate crisis. Unfortunately, these communities are not unique in their struggles. Joe Sackman, a former candidate for state assemblyman and activist for NY Renews coalition member organization Long Island Progressive Coalition, spoke to LI Herald about our campaign to pass the Climate, Jobs & Justice Package.
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who chairs the state’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, added, “We are at the brunt of the climate crisis — whether it’s rising sea levels, the increased cost of utilities, the cost of the energy transition, and even the quality of our water. I can sit here all day talking about the issues affecting our communities, but I don’t want to talk anymore — I want solutions and funding implemented in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged ones.”