Vaccine Equity: What about Rikers?The staff and incarcerated individuals at Rikers and other city jails must be among the first New Yorkers inoculated with the new COVID-19…Jan 31, 2021Jan 31, 2021
What’s Next for Hunts PointWe were proud and happy to stand with the thousands of essential workers at the Hunts Point Distribution Center, home to the largest…Jan 27, 2021Jan 27, 2021
Public Service and the SabbathAs a modern orthodox Jew, I have always valued the Sabbath from sundown Friday until after sundown Saturday. Shutting down all electronics…Dec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020
Mama Judy’s Sweet Potatoes for the Happiest Thanksgiving6 servings (unless it’s cold and snowy outside, in which case, 2 servings)Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
Committee on Environmental Protection, Testimony for NYC Council Intro 1947 (Expanding the GND in…My name is Jessica Haller, I am a Leader with the Climate Reality Project and VC of the Board of Hazon, and I’m a candidate for New York…Oct 9, 2020Oct 9, 2020
Be alive to one another’s struggles.I am so grateful that President Obama was the commencement speaker at my daughter Leila’s High School graduation! Actually, he was there…Sep 17, 2020Sep 17, 2020
A vision for the City we want, where Black Lives MatterLast week I quoted President Obama’s commencement 2020 message: “Be alive to one another’s struggles.” Historically, we have not been, but…Sep 17, 2020Sep 17, 2020
Economic Development in a Pandemic: A Local ResponseIn a city that was particularly hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak, the borough of the Bronx — the poorest in New York City (1) and home…Sep 17, 2020Sep 17, 2020
My Testimony to City Council on Restoring Organics CollectionIt’s ironic that just in time for Earth Day, New York City announced that it was suspending the popular Organics recycling program for the…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Restore Organics Recycling in NYC!Just in time for Earth Day, New York City announced that it was suspending the popular organics recycling program. What a waste! The…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020