Author Archives: Irene Branche

14th Annual Humor for HOPE

Join us on February 12, 2025 for a night of comedy and celebration at the 14th Annual Humor for HOPE! This event features nationally-recognized comedians and supports HOPE’s life-changing job training programs, making a difference at the intersection of economic, racial and environmental justice. Past years have sold out quickly, so get your tickets today! […]

NYN Media: Paving paths to green jobs with HOPE

For 40 years, The HOPE program has equipped individuals from marginalized communities with the tools, self-assurance and support needed to secure meaningful employment. Having trained over 400 cohorts and thousands of graduates, HOPE empowers communities with disproportionately higher unemployment rates, with 90% of the program’s participants identifying as Black, indigenous and people of color. With […]

PIX11 News: Field of Light art installation at Freedom Plaza to close in November

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The Field of Light at Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s East Side is closing next month. The last night to walk through the art installation on 1st Avenue and 41st Street is November 30th, 2024. The project in the empty field consists of 18,750 lights that were installed in three weeks last […]

Op-ed: We must do these 4 things to advance environmental justice in the Bronx

The South Bronx is home to 100% of the waste produced in the Bronx. The neighborhood has endured six decades of diesel truck-related traffic coming from the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, where 15,000 vehicles traverse the area daily. This has resulted in toxic air pollution and persistent health issues for the community. The South Bronx exemplifies the […]

NYCEDC Announces New York City’s First-Ever Green Economy Advisory Council

NEW YORK, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced a newly formed Green Economy Advisory Council, and unveiled the initial members selected to be part of the group. The Council stakeholders are tasked with advising NYCEDC on flagship commitments to address the climate crisis, advance a just transition towards a clean energy future, […]