CNY Solidarity’s current plan for meetings, dependent on health warnings:

• Wear a mask in person and practice reasonable social distancing.
• One in-person meeting per month. Additional Zoom meetings may be scheduled, depending on issues.
• Meetings will start at 2 PM, followed by in-person Committee Meetings when scheduled.
• In case of inclement weather or other issues, notification/Zoom link by 10 AM on the day of the meeting.

CNY Solidarity Coalition Meeting Schedule: Dates are subject to change.

 November 12 | December 3 | December 17

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival 2023, Oct. 8. We need volunteers at the CNY Solidarity Coalition table. Sign up to table with the CNY Solidarity!

From our allies from Families for Lead Freedom Now! 

Tell the county legislature:

1. Fund and Test for Lead – NOW! 

2. Fund Safe Housing! Hold landlords accountable

3. Increase Transparency – ie ‘show us the line items’

One of the county’s main roles is to address and maintain the health of the community. And yet we see multiple avenues in which the narrative from the county executive branch (which holds incredible power in our county) does not match the reality. 

The county legislature will have its regular session this Thursday October 5th at 4pm, with the public hearing portion at 5:30pm. The topic is the 2024 budget, with approval at the following legislative meeting on October 10.

The public hearing portion of the meeting is a good opportunity for YOU to express your concerns or opinion regarding the budget and its many consequences for Onondaga residents. The annual budget is a moral document, and should reflect the needed priorities of its residents.

We hope you will consider attending. If you have concerns, use your rights to express these concerns on Thursday. Can’t make it in person? Contact your legislator TODAY; we encourage you to take it a step further and message the county executive branch as well. 

Email the County Legislature  |  Email Ryan McMahon

H. Res. 77 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) in January 2023  that calls on the United States to embrace the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and to adopt Back from the Brink’s comprehensive policy prescriptions for preventing nuclear war.

The more people who participate in our Democracy, the healthier and more representative our Democracy will be. We need to increase voter turnout in all elections. Even year elections see over 50% turnout while odd year elections see only 30%. Bill S3505B which moves odd numbered elections to even years will increase turnout for every level of our government.

Our county executive, Ryan McMahon, and other representatives are fighting against this change because they do not want more people participating in local elections. We need to be louder. Make some calls and send emails to our Governor and let her know we want to make our Democracy stronger by electing all our representatives in even years! 

…Williams has shifted some of his legislative priorities and rhetoric to align with positions pushed by the far-right House Freedom Caucus.

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights recently allowed the Onondagas to pursue claims their land was taken unjustly by New York state, providing a unique venue for a land rights case against the United States by a Native American nation.

Two towns in Onondaga County (Dewitt & Manlius) are getting requests from private Catholic schools to have armed school resource officers in their schools. Nothing has been decided on by either town due to many complex issues with the request. Should public resources be used for private institutes? Separation of church and state? Why aren’t these private institutions hiring private security? We are watching closely to share updates and future meetings as we learn more.

A common criticism of heat pumps is that they do not work in cold weather. However, the Nordic region – particularly Sweden, Finland and Norway – offers a rebuttal to this assessment, as our research at the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) shows. These three European countries have the highest heat pump sales per 1,000 households in the continent.

The excessively punitive, overreaching charges should be dropped and must not set a precedent.

Georgia’s legislature intended RICO to combat organized crime, not to punish protest, civil disobedience, or isolated crimes. Yet according to Carr, opposing construction of Cop City amounts to a criminal conspiracy under the state RICO statute. To make its case, the indictment relies on people’s beliefs and community organizing as the connective tissue for sweeping criminal liability. 

Community Folk Art Center 805 East Genesee Street, Syracuse. NY 13210

Join this panel discussion to explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding police accountability in our  communities. We will bring together experts, community leaders and activists to engage in a constructive dialogue on strategies to enhance transparency, address misconduct, and promote effective oversight mechanisms. 

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Last year, we won big with the creation of a dedicated climate and EJ fund and the Build Public Renewables Act. On the other hand, this summer has shown how dire the climate crisis is and thus just how important our work is. So for 2024, we’re going big again with a revamped Climate, Jobs, and Justice Package and we want to share the details of this exciting news with you! NY Renews strives to make our events as inclusive as possible for folks with a range of accessibility needs. Please contact Aurora, the accessibility coordinator for this event, at aurora@nyrenews.org with any needs or questions you might have!

Register on Zoom

The Onondaga County BOE for many years has been one of the shortest staffed and underfunded BOEs in the state. In 2022, they operated on $10.34 per active registered voter, the second-lowest of any county in New York state. At the same time, they served 304,486 active voters, the sixth-highest number of all New York state counties. Tell Ryan McMahon & County Legislators to fully fund our Board of Elections!

Email the County Legislature  |  Email Ryan McMahon

North Side Learning Center | 501 Park St, Syracuse

Calling all tenants in Syracuse: you’re invited to our “Gathering Power” October 7th general meeting! Over the past few months, we’ve met dozens of tenants who are fed up with their living conditions in Syracuse. Many of you expressed interest in taking action to make change — here is your chance! Let’s come together as tenants to tap into our POWER, build connections with each other, and create a community that we can draw on for support in these difficult times. Please RSVP on Action Network or contact us at (315) 308-0130, syrtenantsunion@gmail.com and let us know you’re coming.

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Everson Museum | 701 S State St, Syracuse

Mingle with Onondaga vendors, learn from Haudenosaunee artists and local community groups, listen to speakers and Haudenosaunee singers, and join in social dancing. There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy! The Everson Museum has open and free entry for their monthly community day! 

Our third annual Refocus feature of short films begins around 7:00 PM. The day will close by 8:00 pm.

Join organizers from Women of Italian and Syracuse Heritage in Central New York (WISH CNY), Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON)- which is a project of the Syracuse Peace Council;  to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Onondaga Nation Land.

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Workers Center CNY | 2013 E. Genesee St, Ground Level Meeting Space

On Zoom

The Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network (SIRDN) needs more volunteers for advocacy and direct support work.  We can do it best when we have a large group of volunteers we can reach out to for any given task. We don’t believe in anyone doing more than can fit on their plate!  So…. the more the merrier!

If you would like to learn more about us before you decide you want to volunteer with us or come to our meetings, please review our attached orientation documents and join us!

Please rsvp to sirdn315@gmail.com by October 8th & tell us which session you plan to attend!

Syracuse Center for Peace and Social Justice | 2013 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210 

Alliance for a Green Economy and the Renewable Heat Now Campaign invite you to an empowering, family-friendly event that combines education, advocacy, and delicious food. Join us for an evening filled with knowledge sharing, community building, and impactful action!
NY HEAT Act Teach-In: Making Change through Policy: Our “Cantastoria” teach-in is a participatory way to learn about the groundbreaking New York Home Energy Affordable Transition (HEAT) Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at reforming New York’s public service law so we are no longer compelled to invest in the continued expansion of the fracked gas system. The bill also contains an energy affordability guarantee for low and moderate income households.

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Corcoran High School | 919 Glenwood Ave

The Southside Coalition Citizens for Justice and Equality along with Greater Syracuse Southside Neighborhood Association is hosting a series of political forums / debates. If you want to ask questions to the candidates running for County Executive, make sure to attend this debate.  

Bill Kinne (D) vs Ryan McMahon (R)

Henninger High School | 600 Robinson St.

The Southside Coalition Citizens for Justice and Equality along with Greater Syracuse Southside Neighborhood Association is hosting a series of political forums / debates. If you want to ask questions to the candidates running for District Attorney, make sure to attend this debate.  

Chuck Keller (D) vs William Fitzpatrick (R) vs Christine Varga (CON)

Canastota Canal Museum 

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM

Daniella’s Fresh Seafood & Pasta House
The Board of Directors of FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. proudly announces the 2023 honorees:
Mary Nelson, President & CEO, Mary Nelson Youth Center
Stan Linhorst, Former Editor, Syracuse.com & The Post-Standard
We recognize the outstanding contributions of remarkable individuals who have positively impacted our community.

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County, City, town, and village elections. More info: NY State Board of Elections page . Also Onondaga County Board of Elections and https://www.cnysolidarity.org/elections/

Full list of positions and candidates.

Watch for details. 

Nottingham High School

Syracuse Street Heat is just one, very unencumbered way to work for peace and social justice. We’re part of a decades-long grassroots tradition here, in Ithaca and elsewhere. We stand out and stand up for what we stand for. 

A handful of us stand at busy intersections, for 45 minutes at rush hour, pivoting to the traffic with hand-held signs. We want to get the public thinking about issues often underrepresented in the media. We’re there weekly in almost all of Syracuse’s weather (we seldom cancel). Bring your own sign – or use one of ours. No meetings or committees, so participation time is minimal (yay!) Our Team:  Ann, Dick, Ed, Geoff, Jim, Julienne, Les, Leslie, Peter…. 

To learn more, call Ann: (315) 478 4571.      

1ST AND 3RD TUESDAYS: 4 PM to 4:45 PM at Hancock’s main gate.

EVERY FRIDAY: 4 to 4:45 p.m. – JUSTICE FOR PALESTINE

West sidewalk of the broad intersection of Erie Blvd East & East Genesee St., DeWitt (across from the Fire Dept.) For years our focus has been on solidarity with the people of Palestine.

EVERY SATURDAY: 9 to 9:45 a.m. – RACISM, ANTI-WAR, ANTI-NUKE, etc. Across from Regional Market, 2100 Park St.at offramp from Liverpool/Park St exit of 81 N.        

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Donate to the CNY Solidarity Coalition

CNY Solidarity Coalition contributes regularly to local progressive organizations: Syracuse Peace Council, National Action Network, & Urban Jobs Coalition. We also make occasional donations as needed to other local groups. We depend on your donations for this. 

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P.O. Box 6137, Teall Post Office, 226 Teall Ave., Syracuse NY 13217

Our Committees

To sign up for each of the committee mailing lists, contact the person listed. 

Indivisible Onondaga County: Contact: Deborah Rose: dcurryrose@gmail.com

Climate Justice: Contact: Dick Kornbluth dick@dickkornbluth.com

SLAT (State/Local Action Team) Contact: Peter McCarthy – pmccar1100@gmail.com  

Beyond War and Militarism: A joint committee of CNY Solidarity Coalition and the Syracuse Peace Council. Contact: Ron Van Norstrand: ron@vannorstrandlaw.com

Peter McCarthy

Coordinating Committee

CNY Solidarity Coalition