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Rally & March for the Climate

Buffalo, NY

November 3, 2007

Watch A Slideshow of Pictures From This Event

The following politician(s) sent a representative/statement of support for this event:

	Rep. Louise Slaughter
	Rep. Brian Higgins

Press Coverage

For full size pictures click on any picture below.

By:David Kowalski

We gathered at the Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Site and took the Green Finger pledge to vote for the environment in 2008. We marched to the McKinley Monument carrying banners and signs while shouting spirited chants about the cause. Climate activists and politicians met and presented informative talks. A NY State Senator issued a proclamation from the Governor: November 3, 2007 is Climate Action Day in New York State!

In addition to the U.S. Congressional leaders pictured above, NY State and local leaders provided strong support for our cause through their attendance and speeches. Leaders present included NY Senator Antoine Thompson, ranking member of the State Environmental Committee, State Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown. Alice Kryzan, an environmental lawyer active in stopping new coal power, spoke and announced her candidacy for the U.S. Congress!

Local leaders from the Western NY Climate Action Coalition, Wind Action Group, Sierra Club, Citizens Regional Transit Corporation presented informative and inspiring talks.

It was a star-studded, action-packed and highly informative event held in historic areas of the city of Buffalo!

See photos and videos, and a link to a detailed report, below.

By:David Kowalski

Citizens met at the Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Site for talks by invited speakers, and then marched to McKinley Monument.

Gathering at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (photo by Janet Kowalski)

Step It Up!

March to McKinley Monument, 1

March to McKinley Monument, 2

March to McKinley Monument, 3

By:David Kowalski

The long line of marchers made their way to McKinley Monument, assembled, and listened to talks presented by climate activists and politicians.

March to McKinley Monument, 4

Group photo at McKinley Monument

Listening to the talks.

NY State Senator Antoine Thompson issues a proclamation from the Governor: Nov.3, 2007 is Climate Action Day in New York State!

Copy of the proclamation.

By:David Kowalski

An enlarged letter calling for U.S. Senator Schumer to Step It Up was displayed, and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown paid a surprise visit.

Step It Up Senator Schumer!

Faces in the crowd attentively listening to the speeches.

Mayor Byron Brown steps it up by announcing inclusion of a full-time environmental position in the next city budget! (photo by Joan Sanford).

By:David Kowalski

The four video clips below show: the gathering and speeches at the Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Site, the March to McKinley Monument, and finally the gathering at McKinley in two parts.

At the T.R. Inaugural Site, host David Kowalski welcomed the participants and introduced the keynote speakers, Nan and Walter Simpson, Western NY Climate Action Coalition. Bonnie Lockwood, representing Congressman Brian Higgins, also spoke.

The march was fun and invigorating, and it demonstrated solidarity for the cause. Creative chants arising from the marchers made it even more fun.

In part 1 at the McKinley Monument, speeches were presented by: NY State Senator Antoine Thompson; Bill Nowak, Wind Action Group, Communications Chair & Exec. Director, Green Gold Development Corp.; Robert Ciesielski, Sierra Club, Niagara Group Chair; NY State Assemblyman Sam Hoyt; Gladys Gifford, Citizens Regional Transit Corp.

In part 2 at the McKinley Monument, speeches were presented by Jim Keane, candidate for Erie County Executive; Janet Lenichek, WNY Climate Action Coalition; Alice Kryzan, candidate for U.S. Congress; City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown. For a detailed written report, click here.

Videos were kindly provided by Joel Huberman.