In this episode of Let's Talk, Kingston, Erica spoke with Monica Ayres, founder of the Mothers Out Front Kingston chapter. Monica shared her journey into environmental activism and discussed how Mothers Out Front, a national movement of mothers and caregivers dedicated to addressing climate, racial, and social justice, empowers individuals to take action. She highlighted the chapter's efforts to engage the Kingston community in meaningful change, including their strong support for New York State's new bus mandate, which aims to transition school buses to electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions.

Monica also shared how community members can get involved, emphasizing the importance of local action in driving broader social change. To learn more about their campaign for electric school buses in New York, visit this link. For more information or to get involved with the Kingston chapter, you can reach out via email at kingston.ny@mothersoutfront.org or visit their website at mothersoutfront.org.