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“This constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong. And such a people, deprived of the power to think and judge, is, without knowing and willing it, completely subjected to the rule of lies. With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”

– Hannah Arendt

Actions Take Planning. Join us at our February meeting to take action!

February 9,  2 PM – 4 PM . In person. 

Bishop Harrison Center, 1342 Lancaster Avenue, Syr. 13210

Join us for our February meeting and let’s get to work. We will be meeting in small groups first to organize actions like working to pass climate legislation in New York, writing letters against a taxpayer funded aquarium, planning public demonstrations and more! We will work on campaigns for good cause eviction, taxing the ultra wealthy, demand our representatives reject Project 2025 & more! All are welcome. 

Here are some things we will want people to participate in: 

• Legislator visits

• Coordinated legislator phone calls/emails on particular bills

• Social media: Facebook, Bluesky…

• Our website: general updates, Directory of Organizations, Resources, Issues, etc. 

• Letters to the Editor/OpEds

• Tabling for us at events

Meeting Policy: In case of a change due to weather, health warnings, etc., we will make a decision by 10 AM the day of the meeting and switch to Zoom. An email notification will be sent.

We are facing a crisis and we need all Members of Congress to fight back. Join your friends and neighbors in telling Senators Schumer and Gillibrand that we demand they use every tool at their disposal to fight back against the takeover of our government and the federal funding freeze. They must act now to halt the process on the nomination of Russell Vought for OMB Director and use all levers at their disposal to fight the assault on our communities.

Rally at 1 pm Feb. 5 to support the nationwide call — speakers, music and ideas for growing the resistance. Support the delegation going into the Senators’  offices.

Details & Sign Up Here

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City of Syracuse officials are asking residents for input on a controversial new police drone program, months after attempting to avoid a review process that could limit public feedback and limitations on the technology.

Residents can tell Syracuse officials their thoughts and concerns about the city’s proposed “drone as first response” program through Feb. 13. 

Take Survey Here  |  Read More on Central Current

While Governor Hochul dragged her feet on the state’s Cap-Trade-and-Invest (CTI) program in her executive budget proposal, the legislature still has the power to hold her accountable through their one-house budget proposals. Can you amplify NY Renews members’ testimony by emailing members of these key legislative committees to Fund Climate?

The deadline to change your party is February 14th. Complete an application online, at the Onondaga County Board of Election’s office, the post office, or town or city hall. Applications must be received by the Board of Elections by February 14th. You must be registered in a party to vote in primary elections in New York. 

• More Information Here

Find the list Here

With civil society under attack from a dehumanizing far-right government, it bears remembering: In crisis there is also opportunity.

​​From Serbia to Chile, Denmark to the Philippines and Iran to Kenya — there are stories to learn from. The U.S. civil rights struggle offers insights for us now if we are willing to listen. Each of the mentioned highlights from the stories below have many more lessons to offer, so check out the linked information to continue distilling what you can apply today.

Read it on Waging Nonviolence

Martin Oliner, a Trump-appointed member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, said the people of Gaza ‘must pay a price for their actions’

Read it on Middle East Eye

The council’s decision comes after seven months of deliberating on the bill, which if enacted would allow tenants to contest in court undue evictions and unfair rent hikes. The bill has been eyed for years by local tenant advocates, housing lawyers, and elected leaders as a no-cost tool the council could employ to stop tenant displacement and rising rents.

Read Article on Central Current

About 100 people gathered in a church in Syracuse Saturday, including the families of Edward Sholtz and Robert Brooks, to demand changes in New York state’s prisons.

“This is about all of us,” said Thomas Gant, a former incarcerated man who now advocates and helps others through the Center for Community Alternatives.

The rally organizers handed out flyers about the Second Look Act, Earned Time Act, and Marvin Mayfield Act, proposed state legislation to reform the prisons.

Read More on Syracuse.com

We are very clearly in a lot of emergencies right now. They demand action. But action demands thought and thoughtfulness: who are we, what are our values, our goals, our allies, our possibilities, and our powers? What can we learn from those who’ve faced similar crises, what’s distinct about this one, and what equipment is at hand? 

Read Article Here

Tuesday, Feb 4 – Friday, Feb 7 multiple locations & times

Stop by our Open House events to meet the team, learn about proposed changes, and share your feedback.

View Locations & Times for Open House  |  Take Survey

Tuesday Feb. 4, 4:30pm EST

Well before Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second time, the ACLU created a robust plan to protect our civil liberties through litigation, advocacy, and grassroots organizing. That plan was immediately set into motion after his swearing-in, and this town hall will give you an inside look into how we’re actively responding.

Join us today at 4:30pm EST to hear about how we’re fighting back against the Trump administration’s early attacks on our freedoms, what lies ahead, and immediate actions you can take to help. (Please note: This link takes you to a third-party website, YouTube.com).

February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST. Hendricks Chapel, SU Campus

Free event, open to all. No registration is necessary.

Author, Speaker, Educator, and Interfaith Leader

Eboo Patel is a civic leader who believes that religious diversity is an essential and inspiring dimension of American democracy. Named “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report, Eboo is Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States. Under his leadership, Interfaith America has worked with governments, universities, private companies, and civic organizations to make faith a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division.

Eboo served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council, has given hundreds of keynote addresses, and has written five books. 

Information Here

Wednesday, 2/5, 1 PM .

See first Action Alert above

Wednesday, Feb 5 at 6pm on Zoom

Join Indivisibles in calling voters in NY21 about the upcoming special election. Training provided. Come make a difference!

Sign Up Here

Thursday, Feb 6 12pm

Join the Kairos Center for a virtual briefing on Thursday, Feb. 6 at noon to learn more about Gov. Hochul’s Executive Budget and next steps in the campaign to tax the rich and end child poverty in New York.

Sign Up Here

Thursday, Feb 6 at 6:30pm Fayetteville Library

Thursday, Feb 13 at 6:30pm Clay Town Hall

Tuesday, Feb 18 at 6:30pm at Cicero Library

Thursday, Feb 20 at 6:30pm at Cazenovia Library

What would you like to see in this year’s state budget? Assemblyman Al Stirpe wants to hear from you! This is your opportunity to provide your input into Governor Hochul’s 2025-26 State Budget

Friday, Feb 7 at 12pm

Syracuse Federal Building – 100 S Clinton St, Syracuse

Syracuse Chapter of National Action Network (NAN) & New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)

For More Information call 426-1927

Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 AM

By H. Grey Supply Co., LGBTQ Syracuse and Travis Barr – Longo

53 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY, 13035

LGBTQIA+ Vendors! D.J.! Our award winning beverages and specialty hot cocoas !!!!!

You guys packed the place last year and we’re so excited to bring this event back for a 2nd year. Support CNY Local LGBTQIA+ Vendors and Cazenovia Pride while shopping and sipping.

Saturday, February 8, 2025 Noon-3:30pm

Peace Inc. Eastside Family Resource Center 202 South Beech Street Syr. NY 13210 

Lunch will be served 

More Info

Tuesday, February 11th 6:00 – 7:30pm

Fayetteville Library 300 Orchard St. Fayetteville, NY 

Presentation by: Timothy Volk, PhD 

Climate Change Awareness & Action 

Join us for an exciting presentation on a renewable and sustainable energy source produced right here in Central NY Dr. Volk is Professor & Assoc. Chair of the Sustainable Resources Management department, ESF

Register Here

Tuesday, February 11 at 6pm on Zoom

Join us to learn about Governor Hochul’s scheme to build new nuclear plants – and how to get involved in stopping it. Hochul is failing in her commitment to New York’s climate goals and has embraced the false solution of so-called “advanced” nuclear reactors. The evidence is clear: Nuclear power is not a climate solution. It’s expensive, dangerous, slow to build, and generates radioactive waste. At this briefing, we’ll hear from environmental advocates and experts on why and how we must block Hochul’s reckless nuclear scheme.

Sign Up Here

GreeningUSA’s Next Virtual Green Bag Lunch

Friday, February 14, 2025 – 12:00-1:30pm

Don Hughes and Doug Daley will talk about PFAS, the class of perfluorinated compounds  known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence, high toxicity and bioaccumulative nature. They will describe PFAS history, health effects, current regulations, and mobility in the environment. Doug will present some of the current research, and Don will discuss how PFAS are used in chip making such as at the proposed Micron chip fabs.

Panelists:

Don Hughes is an environmental activist and Adjunct Professor at Le Moyne College. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Douglas Daley is conducting research on PFAS in biosolids and compost and is Associate Professor & Director of Analytical & Technical Services, SUNY College Of Environmental Science and Forestry. 

 Registration closes at 11am on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Central Current

Tuesday, Feb. 18th  5 – 7 pm. at ArtRage 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

A panel of leaders in the housing space explore policy solutions to Syracuse’s rising rates of housing insecurity and homelessness.

Drinks and appetizers will be served.

Please reserve your seat today.

Concert with Irish Singer Karan Casey Trio 

Thursday, March 6, 7 PM

Red House Arts Center, 400 S. Salina, Syr. 13202

Legendary Irish musician Karan Casey is joined by Niamh Dunne on fiddle and vocals, and on guitar and accordion, Seán Óg Graham (both of the Irish folk band Beoga). They have toured together for several years and this show premieres new material as well as favorites. Together they bring us songs charged with a sense of social responsibility, from the personal to the historical and political, touching on themes of family, loss, love, the empowerment of women, and Irish revolutionary struggle.

Tickets at https://www.ticketleap.events/…/benefit-concert-w-irish…

Friends of Dorothy is an initiative to be supportive of people with AIDS. Michael Desalvo and Nick Orth, who live in and run the house, have offered home-based care and support to people with AIDS and others in need since October 1992

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 or Ed: (315) 478 4571.      

EVERY FRIDAY…4 to 4:45 p.m. (“CEASE FIRE NOW”, etc./ Palestine solidarity)

Focused on the war in the middle East…Israel’s military genocide of Gaza and  invasion of Lebanon. We disperse along the sidewalk with our signs at the very busy intersection of Erie Blvd East and East Genesee St. (across from the DeWitt fire station; park in the nearby mini mall lot.) When the temperature is below 20 degrees, we cancel!

Watch past meetings about Micron, Good Jobs Town Hall, Rallies and more on our YouTube Channel.

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: Tom Keck

Climate Justice: Contact: Dick Kornbluth

SLAT (State/Local Action Team) Contact: Peter McCarthy  

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

Elaine Denton

Peter McCarthy

Coordinating Committee

CNY Solidarity Coalition