Community Newsletter & Events
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December 19, 2023 – December 26, 2023
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Next CNY Solidarity Meeting
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CNY Solidarity Coalition Annual Meeting
January 14, 2 PM – Note Date Change!
Scheduled to be a Zoom meeting.
Watch for updates.
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CNY Solidarity Coalition Meeting Schedule: Dates and agendas are subject to change.
CNY Solidarity’s current plan for meetings, dependent on health warnings:
- Wear a mask, and practice reasonable social distancing.
- 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.
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The CNY Solidarity Coordinating Committee is looking for new members!
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The Coordinating Committee plans and organizes the Coalition meetings. Currently we meet on zoom once or twice a month depending on our meeting schedule. Terms are only 1 year. Submit your name or nominate someone by emailing cnysolidarity@gmail.com by January 1st, 2024.
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Keep calling the Governor to ask her to sign the following bills into law!
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See additional bills waiting the Governor’s signature before the end of the year on City & State.
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We Have Two Job Openings @ Syracuse Cultural Workers
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SCW is looking to add two dynamic, creative new folks to our staff to help us move forward into the future. Please apply if either is a good fit for you and share them with others you think would be excited about these opportunities!
Graphic Design Lead
Community Engagement, Marketing and Sales Lead
Find Info and Apply Here
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Syracuse ranks No. 2 among big US cities for worst child poverty even as rate falls
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Syracuse has one of the highest child poverty rates in the U.S. among larger cities, according to new census estimates released Thursday.
It is not too late to tell Onondaga County legislators to cancel the aquarium! We should be spending over 85 million dollars on addressing poverty, not housing fish!! Syracuse is the heart of Onondaga County and Onondaga County needs to fully fund services!
Read it on MSN (syracuse.com)
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Crime in the United States has declined significantly over the last year, according to new FBI data.
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A Gallup poll released this month found that 77% of Americans believe crime rates are worsening, but they are mistaken, the new FBI data and other statistics show.
Read on nbcnews.com
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Nine Climate Book Stocking Stuffers
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See the new Invest in Our New York Website
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Those 50,000 jobs Micron could create in New York? We dug into what that really means
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A careful reading of the report reveals that it doesn’t say all of those 40,000 spinoff jobs created across the state are in the supply chain, or that they’re all high-paying. In fact, the biggest share of those spinoff jobs — just over 6,000 — would be state and local government employees, the report says.
Micron receives billions from the government and doesn’t have to pay it’s fair share of property taxes for 49 years, yet it will increase the need for more municipal employees. Taxpayers in Onondaga County will be responsible for paying for the expansion of government that Micron needs?
Read it on Syracuse.com
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Wellness Wednesday at Sankofa Healing Arts
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December 20th between 10am and 2pm
We have partnered with the Onondaga Health Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to bring lead education and testing awareness to our community during Wellness Wednesdays. Lead poisoning is a public health crisis and environmental justice issue in Syracuse disproportionately impacting Black families. It affects all aspects of our health and is especially dangerous for children, but we can do so much to prevent and protect ourselves and our children from lead.
Get resources on next steps after finding out if your little one has elevated blood lead levels, and info on lead safety for your home.
Talk with Rachael Russell, Lead Health Educator, and make an appointment to have any child under 6 years old tested too!
More Information Here
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Beyond War & Militarism Invites You to A Merchants of Death Watch Party
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December 20th at 6:00pm
Syracuse Peace Council | 2013 E. Genesee St
The Merchants of Death People’s Tribunal will hold accountable – through testimony of witnesses and documentary evidence – four U.S. weapons manufacturers (Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and General Atomics). The Tribunal alleges these weapons manufacturers have committed War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity. The Judges of the Tribunal will hear the evidence, render a verdict, and issue an extensive report.
More Information on Facebook Here
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Interested in Running for Office in 2024?
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Tuesday, January 2, 2024 by 5:00pm
Anyone wishing to be considered as a Democrat candidate in 2024 for any state or local elected office in the County of Onondaga, and who seeks the OCDC designation, must submit a letter of intent to run and a current resume by Tuesday, January 2, 2024 to participate in the process. To learn more about the process visit: https://www.ocdemocrats.com/designation
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Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
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Tuesday, January 9th at 1pm.
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Third Act: NonViolent Direct Action Series
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Third Act hosts big community calls, workshops and facilitated conversations each month that build skills, deepen interest, and get everyone working together on the big problems of our time. Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming up.
Register to attend these upcoming zoom events:
“Putting Nonviolence Into Action Today”
January 11, 7:00–9:00 pm Eastern
Hosted by: Cathy Hoffman and Marla Marcum (Climate Disobedience Center)
“The Attitude of Nonviolent Action”
January 18, 6:00–8:30 pm Eastern
Hosted by: Bill McKibben, Cathy Hoffman, and Marla Marcum
“Building Your Skills for Taking Action: #StopLNG Nonviolent Action in DC”
January 25th, 6:00–8:30 pm Eastern Hosted by: Bill McKibben, Cathy Hoffman, and Marla Marcum
“Practical Preparation for D.C. Action”
February 1st, 6:00-8:00 pm Eastern
Hosted by: Bill McKibben, Cathy Hoffman, and Marla Marcum
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Citizens Academy – FOCUS Greater Syracuse
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Application Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024 (Midnight)
Academy Dates: February 7 – April 10, 2024
Citizens Academy Is Searching For Its Next Exceptional Class!
Citizens Academy is an educational program that informs citizens how local governments are organized, and how services are funded and delivered. Learn about citizen involvement through an integrated approach to economic vitality, social equity, and a healthy environment.
Take the first steps to be informed about your community.
Information/Registration Here
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2024 State of the City Address by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh
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Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. 5:30 p.m. City Center (Sibley’s Bldg.)
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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.
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1ST 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.
If temperature is below 20 degrees, we will cancel.
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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.
Donate Online through PayPal
Mail donations to:
CNY Solidarity Coalition
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
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Peter McCarthy
Coordinating Committee
CNY Solidarity Coalition
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