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.

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

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

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