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December 2016 Dear Friend, In 2017, Time’s Up! turns 30. A huge thank you for your long-term support, which has made it possible for us to make positive, sustainable change for so long. Some of our actions and campaigns have now created long-term positive changes. One of the first campaigns that we teamed up on… read more

December 2015 Dear Friend, In just a few weeks, the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) will be held in Paris. Time’s Up representatives will be attending the conference and sharing our work with others from around the world. The small, incremental changes that we’ve worked for in New York for nearly three decades… read more

December 2014 Dear Friend, Several weeks ago nearly half a million people filled the streets of Manhattan for the Peoples Climate March. This record outpouring of unity focused on the environment and was seen around the world. Time’s Up was in the midst of the actions that day, just as we’ve been throughout all the… read more

December 2013 Dear Friend, New York City may be turning into the place we always dreamed it could be. As a new mayor prepares to take the reins of the City, this is a critical time for our future—will we be able to hold on to all the sustainable gains we’ve worked so hard to… read more

December 2012 Dear Friend,                                  This is the time of year we typically pause to reflect on both the challenges we’ve faced and the things we’ve accomplished, and write to ask for your support for the coming year.  But Hurricane Sandy has brought a renewed sense of… read more

December 2011 Dear Friend, This has been an exciting year! From Tahrir Square to Occupy Wall Street, change is in the air. It’s about time, with financial markets crashing and climate change ever more of a reality, we collectively need to change. Thanks to its members, volunteers, and activists, TIME’S UP has been playing a… read more

December 6, 2010 Dear Friend, Nonpolluting transportation and environmental awareness are continuously on the rise. Over the past four years, New York City has installed over 250 miles of bike lanes and ridership has increased by more than 25%. TIME’S UP! and all of our members and supporters can be proud of the role we… read more

November 24, 2009 Dear Friend, Here in New York City, nonpolluting transportation and environmental awareness are on the rise. Over the past three years, the city has installed 200 miles of bike lanes and ridership has increased by more than 45 percent. TIME’S UP! and all of our members and supporters can be proud of… read more

December 4, 2008 Dear Friend, Thanks to your continued support, environmental awareness and nonpolluting transportation are on the rise in New York City and across the country. Despite the economic crisis, there is a lot to look forward to in the New Year. Change is no longer a bad word, and people have never been… read more

December 4, 2007 Dear Friend, 2007 was the year that caring about the environment and going local for sustainability’s sake became mainstream.  The media covered it from all angles, including the critical issue of climate change. Even Hollywood stepped up and Al Gore won an Oscar and an Emmy to go with his Nobel Prize. … read more

December 19, 2006 TIME’S UP! Achievements in 2006 Despite the challenges we faced as a community, TIME’S UP! was able to garner significant victories in 2006. Two are worth highlighting: the increased amount of public programming and involvement thanks to our space; and the press attention the issues we stand for have obtained. This is… read more

December 4, 2005 Dear Friend, Thanks to your support, TIME’S UP! had a banner year in 2005 and is making a real difference in our community and beyond. We now have over a hundred active volunteers offering free weekly indoor workshops and events and a greater variety of educational rides. Our work and the enthusiasm… read more

December 2, 2004 Dear Friend, As you’ve probably have seen in the news, bicycling has come under attack in New York City. At the same time, according to recent surveys, the city has experienced a 30% increase in cycling over the past 4 years. Through its leadership and promotion of group rides, which provide a… read more

December 10, 2003 Dear friend, Thanks to your support, TIME’S UP has had the greatest year in its 16-year history. We have worked with more groups and done more events promoting the environment and non-polluting transportation in a fun but serious way. TIME’S UP has also been recognized by the press, including New York Magazine… read more

December 2002 Dear Friend, We’re proud to announce that New York City is going to host BikeSummer in 2003! BikeSummer is a month of activities promoting bicycling and improved bicycle infrastructure, held in a different city each year. BikeSummer 2003 is going to be held June 27 – July 25 in all five boroughs. TIME’S… read more

December 2001 Dear Friend, Congratulations! With your help, TIME’S UP! coordinated over eighty events in NYC’s five boroughs this year. All of these events have promoted respect for the environment and the New York community. Highlights this year include expanding into Brooklyn with a monthly Moonlight Ride through Prospect Park and helping turn an abandoned… read more

December 2000 Dear Friend, TIME’S UP is a non-profit, volunteer-run environmental organization working on some of New York City’s toughest environmental issues, such as improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gases. You may be familiar with us if you have participated in one of our non-polluting rides for cyclists and skaters, or one of our… read more

December 1999 Dear Friend, TIME’S UP is a nonprofit, volunteer-run environmental organization working on some of New York City’s environmental issues, such as improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gases. You may be familiar with us if you have attended one of our nonpolluting and educational events for bike riders and skaters. In the coming… read more