Rallies In Four LI Towns Planned For Climate Action Week

HUNTINGTON, NY —On Wednesday, climate activists are planning to rally in support of the New York Climate and Community Investment Act (CCIA) in Huntington and the federal THRIVE agenda. The rallies are part of the "Climate, Jobs, and Justice Action Week" taking place from April 5 through 9.

Rep. Thomas Suozzi will kick off a rally at noon outside his office at 478A Park Ave.

In East Setauket, an event is planned for 2:30 p.m. at Assemblyman Steve Englebright's office, 149 Main St.

In Rockville Center a rally dubbed "Pass the CCIA, Make Polluters Pay" with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky will be held at 4 p.m., 55 Front St.

There will be a 6 p.m. rally at Rep. Kathleen Rice's office, 229 7th St., Garden City.

The rallies are to "urge members of Congress to sign on to the THRIVE Agenda, which will revive our economy while addressing the interlocking crises of climate change, racial injustice, public health and economic inequity."

All the rallies will be held outdoors.

The climate act seeks to raise funds from corporate polluters to create green jobs and investments. According to the act's website, one third of the funds raised will be marked for "community-based organizations in frontline communities for local programs like community-owned solar, making homes, apartments, and schools more energy-efficient, and investing in adaptation infrastructure. Additional funds will be available for current fossil fuel workers and host communities."