“Advocacy is all about using your unique voice & perspective.”
– Sara Pruiksma
When her hometown changed drastically under new leadership, Sara found her voice as an advocate. Sara regularly writes and speaks on behalf of the environment, residential quality of life, and against corruption in local government.
Feb 27, 2023
“The Times Union recently highlighted potential conflicts surrounding Coeymans Supervisor George McHugh, ahead of Coeyman port expansion in the state’s wind turbine project. McHugh, former attorney for Carver Laraway, port owner, also received hundreds of thousands of dollars for being attorney for county sheriff and nearby towns. Local resident Sars Pruiksma talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.”
Feb 26, 2023
Read the article here: Residents question Coeymans supervisor’s ties to expanding port (timesunion.com)
Sites of Regional Interest for EnviroNmental Justice
Clean Air Coalition of Greater Ravena – Coeymans. A grassroots collection of concerned citizens fighting for CLEAN AIR in Ravena, Coeymans, Selkirk, New Baltimore and South Bethlehem.
The Sanctuary for Independent Media uses art, science and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.
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