EXCLUSIVE!
THE POWER STORY
THE PUSH FOR RETURN TO FOSSIL FUELS AND EFFECT ON RENEWABLE ENERGY GROWTH
SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR DAN WELSH ON
FUTURE FIXED RATES FOR SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER COMMUNITIES INCLUDING WHITE PLAINS AND THE PUSH FOR RETURN TO FOSSIL FUELS AND NATURAL GAS EXPANSION
WILL RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLAR, WIND, WATER POWER CONTINUE TO GROW?
WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. MARCH 6, 2024
Hey – I know there’s a ton going on but I wanted to flag this story about the upcoming deadline for comments on the FCC’s news distortion investigation.
A group of civil society organizations, including Fight for the Future, Freedom of the Press Foundation, Demand Progress, and Common Cause, has been calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize free expression and media freedom over censorship in response to the agency’s news distortion investigation. Through NoFCCSpeechPolice.org, this group has mobilized almost 10,000 public comments.
The context: In February 2025, Trump’s FCC Chair, Brendan Carr, reopened an investigation into a news distortion complaint regarding CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview with then Vice President Kamala Harris. This followed accusations from the Trump campaign in October 2024 that CBS deliberately manipulated the interview to favor Harris. Alongside reopening this investigation, Carr has launched investigations into other media outlets: PBS, NPR, NBC, and ABC. These moves raise serious concerns about government overreach, censorship of free speech and the erosion of media freedom under this administration.
The FCC is supposed to be an independent, nonpartisan agency with a mandate to protect the public interest when it comes to media and Internet policy, not to be used as a political tool. It is disconcerting to see the FCC being weaponized against political opponents and media outlets President Trump doesn’t like.
“This proceeding sets a dangerous precedent for government interference with media freedom. It is a slippery slope that only leads to censorship, suppression of dissent, and the erosion of First Amendment rights. We should all be deeply concerned about this and take action to oppose it. Now more than ever, it is important that we stand together to defend the right to free expression and say no to the government policing speech and journalism. This is about more than just media regulation—it’s about safeguarding our democracy. A free and fair media that serves the public interest is crucial to that.” said Eseohe Ojo, Campaigner at Fight for the Future.
To this end, Fight for the Future has created a user-friendly tool to make it easy for individuals to take action and submit comments to the FCC before the March 7 deadline. We are urging the public to use NoFCCSpeechPolice.org to take action and make their voices heard.
Thanks,
Eseohe Ojo (she/her)
Campaigner, Fight for the Future
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SUSAN CACACE
WESTCHESTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace lauded the multi-jurisdictional effort that resulted in the rescue Wednesday of a 3-year-old toddler, who had been missing since early February.
DA Cacace said: “I am relieved to hear that investigators from my office located this child and that he was found in good health. Our office worked day and night to determine his whereabouts and bring him to safety. I commend the work of our partners in law enforcement and social services who helped bring about this tremendous result.” In early February, the child and his mother disappeared from a temporary housing facility in Westchester County. Investigators with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office launched a round-the-clock search effort that spanned four counties and two states, working in close partnership with multiple police departments and social services agencies. The toddler was ultimately located at his maternal grandmother’s home in Queens. He was dirty but was otherwise in apparent good health. He was taken to Westchester Medical Center for a precautionary evaluation. The mother and her boyfriend were taken into custody on numerous, outstanding arrest warrants for various larceny charges. DA Cacace wishes to recognize the work of the following individuals for their diligence in locating the child: Chief Criminal Investigator Andy Grascia, Deputy Chief Criminal Investigator Wade Hardy, Senior Investigator Latheia Smith, Investigators Marecia Baltimore, Marie D’Angelo, Rachel Dragos and Naomi Jimenez, Crime Analysts Toni Garcia and Alessia Vicari, Child and Elder Abuse Bureau Chief Christine Hatfield, Assistant District Attorneys Alexandra Kontos and Wendy Parra, Special Prosecutions Division Chief Fredric Green and Investigations Information Coordinator Melissa Sheeley. DA Cacace further wishes to recognize the work of the following partner agencies for their invaluable assistance on this case: the Mount Vernon Police Department, the Yonkers Police Department, the New York City Police Department, the Paterson Police Department, the Westchester County Department of Social Services, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety’s Real Time Crime Unit and My Sisters’ Place. |