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April 2025

Latinas and the Environment - CUNY TV

In this April 2025 LATiNAS episode, CUNY TV celebrates Earth Month by highlighting Latina leaders in climate justice, wellness, and sustainability. Featuring voices from the New York Botanical Garden, The Other Side Dispensary, and more. Hosted by Tinabeth Piña.

Power of Community Shades of U.S. - CUNY TV

Power of Community – In this episode of Shades of U.S., CUNY TV honors the communities that support us and explores their role in shaping the city's identity. The program delves into how multicultural identities intersect and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of urban life.

Hunts Point residents brainstorm EV charging sites to reduce pollution - BXTIMES

Hunts Point EV Charging Initiative – In a community-led effort hosted by The Point CDC, Hunts Point residents identified ideal locations for EV charging stations to help cut truck pollution and improve air quality in the neighborhood.

CON EDISON AWARDS $4 MILLION TO SUPPORT CLIMATE JUSTICE RESILIENCY IN NYC AND WESTCHESTER - BXTIMES

In December 2024, Con Edison granted $4 million to six nonprofits, including The Point CDC in the Bronx, to support community-led climate resilience initiatives. The funding aims to help disadvantaged neighborhoods prepare for extreme weather and promote environmental justice across the region.

New GrowNYC partnership brings farm-fresh produce to South Bronx - BXTIMES

GrowNYC Brings Fresh Produce to Hunts Point – In a new partnership with The Point CDC and Graham Windham’s O.U.R. Place Family Enrichment Center, GrowNYC is delivering farm-fresh produce directly to South Bronx families. The initiative supports local farmers and addresses food insecurity through twice-monthly distributions.