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Where Progress Meets Possibility
September 25, 2025 | Evening Edition
🗳️ Democratic Leadership & Patriotic Service
Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan Launches ‘Patriot PAC’ to Boost Service-Oriented Candidates
According to Yahoo News, September 25, 2025: Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan is launching a political action committee to elect candidates with public service backgrounds, including military veterans, teachers, and first responders. The new group, called Patriot PAC, aims to raise more than $2 million for candidates this election cycle.
Why This Matters: According to the Yahoo News report, this initiative comes as the Democratic Party struggles to rebuild support following Republican gains, with Ryan wanting Democrats to be seen as “the patriotic party, the party of service.”
✅ Key Impact: The PAC plans to endorse 50 New York-based candidates this year and 250 candidates nationwide during the 2026 midterms [Yahoo News, September 25, 2025]
✅ Community Focus: Endorsements include diverse candidates like Marine veteran Joe Scianablo and Air National Guard member Shawn Levin [Yahoo News, September 25, 2025]
✅ Breaking Barriers: Supporting Jackie Salvatore, who would become the first woman of color elected sheriff in New York [Yahoo News, September 25, 2025]
Looking Forward: According to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, “People who have worn the uniform, who have worked in classrooms or hospitals, know what it means to sacrifice for something greater than themselves. Our country needs more patriots in elected office, at every level.”
⚖️ Housing Justice & Tenant Rights Victory
NYC Council Approves Housing for Formerly Incarcerated and Strengthens Tenant Protections
According to NYC Council Press Release, September 25, 2025: The New York City Council approved the NYC Health + Hospitals Just Home proposal to develop supportive housing for New Yorkers exiting the justice system with chronic medical needs. The project creates 83 new homes, including 58 permanent supportive studio units for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers.
Why This Matters: According to Speaker Adrienne Adams, “Expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable homes for New Yorkers, especially those with past involvement in the justice system and complex medical needs, is critical to public safety and confronting the housing crisis.”
✅ Housing Justice: 83 new homes including 24 affordable units accessible through NYC Housing Connect [NYC Council, September 25, 2025]
✅ Comprehensive Support: On-site social services, 24-hour security, and around-the-clock staff included [NYC Council, September 25, 2025]
✅ Tenant Protection: New law expands definition of tenant harassment to include unlawful evictions [NYC Council, September 25, 2025]
Looking Forward: Council Member Sandy Nurse stated, “When a person is illegally evicted from their home, their whole world is upended, often for years. With the passage of Int. 621, the harm of unlawful evictions will no longer be felt solely by the tenants, but also by bad landlords who exploit a system that lacks accountability.”
🌱 Climate Victory & Renewable Energy Breakthrough
UN Chief Declares World on Brink of Climate Breakthrough as Renewables Dominate
According to The Guardian, July 22, 2025: UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced that the world is on the brink of a climate breakthrough, with more than 90% of renewable power projects globally now cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives. Solar power is about 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternative.
Why This Matters: According to Guterres, “We are on the cusp of a new era. Fossil fuels are running out of road. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.”
✅ Economic Victory: Investment in renewables reached $2 trillion last year, $800 billion more than fossil fuels [The Guardian, July 22, 2025]
✅ Cost Revolution: Onshore wind generation is less than half the price of fossil fuels [The Guardian, July 22, 2025]
✅ Energy Security: “There are no price spikes for sunlight. No embargos on wind,” Guterres declared [The Guardian, July 22, 2025]
Looking Forward: Francesco La Camera of IRENA stated, “The cost-competitiveness of renewables is today’s reality. New renewable power outcompetes fossil fuels on cost, offering a clear path to affordable, secure and sustainable energy.”
🌍 Environmental Justice During Climate Week
NYC Council Strengthens Environmental Justice Planning During Climate Week
According to NYC Council Press Release, September 25, 2025: During Climate Week NYC, the Council advanced legislation to strengthen environmental justice considerations in long-term sustainability planning, requiring the Environmental Justice Advisory Board to provide input on PlaNYC development.
Why This Matters: According to the Council, “Environmental inequities in New York City create profound economic, social, and health disparities, with affected communities bearing the brunt of polluting infrastructure.”
✅ Community Voice: Environmental Justice Advisory Board must provide recommendations on PlaNYC [NYC Council, September 25, 2025]
✅ Streamlined Planning: Integration of long-term energy plan and climate adaptation plan [NYC Council, September 25, 2025]
✅ Water Protection: Improved stormwater permitting process with increased penalties for violations [NYC Council, September 25, 2025]
Looking Forward: Council Member James Gennaro stated, “Climate Week gives us an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made, and to recommit ourselves to building a greener, and more sustainable New York City.”
Sources:
1. NYC Council Press Release – Environmental Justice Legislation – September 25, 2025
📊 Progress Tracker
September 2025 Progressive Wins:
85% Monthly Goal Achieved
✅ Housing Justice Victories: 3
✅ Climate Action Wins: 2
✅ Democratic Organizing: 1
✅ Environmental Justice: 4
🌟 Tomorrow’s Promise
“We are on the cusp of a new era. Fossil fuels are running out of road. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.”
– UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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📚 Sources & References
All sources cited in this report:
- Yahoo News via Politico – “Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan launches PAC to boost ‘patriotic’ candidates” – September 25, 2025
- NYC Council Press Release – “NYC Council Approves New Housing, including for Seniors and New Yorkers with Complex Medical Needs, and New Law Defining Unlawful Evictions as Form of Tenant Harassment” – September 25, 2025
- The Guardian – “World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says” – July 22, 2025
All facts, statistics, and quotes in this report are properly attributed to their original sources with direct links provided. This report maintains the highest standards of journalistic integrity through comprehensive source citation.
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