Community Newsletter & Events
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April 22, 2025 – April 29, 2025
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“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you’ve chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu
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CNY Solidarity Coalition
Sunday, April 27th at 3pm – 5pm
Bishop Harrison Center, 1342 Lancaster Avenue, Syracuse
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Agenda
This year, the Republican majority in Congress has prioritized a piece of legislation that, if passed, would become the first voter suppression law enacted by that body in recent memory, and perhaps ever. That legislation is the SAVE Act, a bill that would disenfranchise millions of American citizens. Read about it.
Panelists:
- Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner
- Christine Wood: Public Citizen
- Brett Edkins :Stand Up America
Please carpool with others if you can to help with parking. We also offer watching our meetings on zoom if you can not attend in person to help keep our meetings accessible. A zoom link will be sent Thursday if you would like to watch on zoom. Please be aware that participation in discussions will be limited on zoom.
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Upcoming Training from CNY Solidarity Coalition:
Training for Nonviolent Direct Action – Saturday, May 17 10am – 4pm See more details below.
Learn More & Register Here
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Friends, the time is now to speak out and do everything we can.
If you haven’t made a call yet or joined a protest, now would be the time to start. Please make a call to your representatives today (or as soon as you can). Keep them going. Here is a sample script – feel free to adapt. Thank you, we are in this boat together.
Helle, my name is (your name here) and l am a constituent in (reps name here) district. My message to the representative and your office is this – According to recent events, we are no longer operating under a Democracy where the rule of (law applies. This is a five alarm fire. The Trump administration has sent hundreds of men to a brutal prison in El Salvador with no due process and no proven evidence of a crime, terrorism or gang membership. Our government has also sent an innocent legal resident – Kilmar Abrego Carcia (who has no criminal record, is married with children and a union worker- under an “administrative error” to this deadly prison. The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled he be returned to the U.S. The Trump administration signering this ruling and continuing to call this man a terrorist.” Now they’ve said they want to send “homegrown” criminals to prison in El Salvador or elsewhere This means US emens. The president of El Salvador sale he was in support of this.
We are now learning that any of us could be called a violent criminal or a terrorist (without proven evidence) and sent away. This is a dictatorship and fascism. We wIll officially no longer be a Democracy In the United States if this lawless behavior continues unchecked. We need (representative’s name here) to sound the alarm on this out loud on social media, to the press, on the floor, at town halls, with colleagues, at an emergency press conference. We need articles of impeachment filed now, if we don’t act now, we might not be able to act later.
Chuck Schumer:
Syracuse: (315) 423-5471
Washington D.C.: (202) 224-6542
Kirsten Gillibrand
Syracuse: (315) 448-0470
Washington D.C.: (202) 224-4451
John Mannion
Syracuse Office: (315) 233-4333
Washington D.C. Office: (202) 225-3701
And remember you can use our Contact Your Representatives page anytime!
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Act Now To Save Head Start!
Head Start is a lifeline for children, families, and communities. Gutting it would be catastrophic. The Trump administration is considering a budget proposal that would zero out funding for Head Start.
We Can’t Let This Happen! It’s Go Time!
We need Congress to hear from every single Head Start supporter today.
Take 2 minutes for 2 Actions:
Send a message to your members of Congress urging them to protect Head Star
Sign a special letter directly to President Trump
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Jail Trump and Musk! Impeach! Resist!
Seeking collaborators/ supporters for a big banner drop over Rt. 690 group action.
Contact Gary Weinstein for dates: 315-558-2645
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County refuses to release Micron’s huge impact report. Public record experts say it should
The county, so far, isn’t budging. Neither is the state, the towns of Clay and Cicero, the Onondaga County Water Authority, the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Department of Commerce. We’ve filed Freedom of Information Law requests with all of them, and received denials or delays. Syracuse.com has appealed the denials.
Read Article from Syracuse.com | Sign Petition to Extend Comment Period
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Letters to the Editor
CNY Solidarity Coalition encourages letters to the editor regarding issues affecting us locally and nationwide. We also recommend that letters are written in response to recent articles; these are more likely to get published. Links to these articles will be included each week.
If you’re looking for a subject to write about, here are this week’s suggestions:
Guidelines for writing Letters to the Editor can be found here.
If you’ve written a letter, whether it’s been published or not, consider forwarding a copy to cnysolnews@gmail.com, so that it can be added to our website’s “Opinion” section.
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County officials ask for $27M from taxpayers to buy sites for Micron suppliers or advanced manufacturers
The $27 million requested by the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency comes after the agency has already spent or obligated $45 million on the Micron site in Clay and the related “science and technology” park across the street.
County Executive Ryan McMahon wants the new money for additional sites that could be used to lure companies that supply Micron with equipment, materials or services, or other companies involved in advanced manufacturing.
Read More on Syracuse.com | Sign letter for a Onondaga County town hall
Note: There are no details on this “loan” on if, how or when taxpayers would be repaid. Please consider attending the next county legislative meeting on May 6 at 1pm or sharing your public comment with legislators at OnondagaCountyLegislature@ongov.net
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The truth about Upstate migrant sweeps: cruel, overzealous, possibly unlawful (Editorial Board Opinion)
This is only the beginning of Trump’s war on migrants, immigrants and brown people in general. It is going to get worse. Whatever your political views, the inhumane tactics being employed by the Trump administration should make you queasy. The senseless waste of resources in Oswego County should make you angry.
American public opinion has begun to turn. The truth from places like Oswego County can debunk the demagoguery. The Trump administration is not making the country safer; it is making it meaner. The cruelty is the point, and the cruelty is increasingly repulsive. The ends cannot justify the means.
Read on Syracuse.com | Read More Here
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Robert Reich: Why we need a new free speech movement
Whether you like or dislike what’s said at universities, free speech is at the core of our democracy, and protecting it should be one of the core missions of universities, which is why America needs a new Free Speech Movement, similar to the one that broke out on college campuses 61 years ago.
Read on Substack
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From “The Independent”: RFK Jr calls autism an ‘epidemic’ and a tragedy. As an autistic journalist, I have some comments.
ANALYSIS: Health Secretary wilfully misreads data that should be celebrated, not feared, writes Eric Garcia.
Read on The Independent
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Opinion: ‘Hands Off!’ protests deserved further front-page coverage nationally
The recent Hands Off! protest didn’t get the attention it deserved and fails to highlight those directly impacted by President Trump’s policies.
Read on The Daily Orange
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ArtRage: In the Center of the Crossroads
Now through Saturday, May 24
Wednesday through Friday 2-6 pm; Saturday 12-4 pm
Artist Talk with Vanessa Johnson Wednesday April 23 at 7 pm
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse NY 13203
Standing in the Intersection Between Racism, Climate Change, and Memory. A Fiber Art exhibition by Vanessa Johnson.
More Information
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Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
Now through Friday, May 30 10 am – 5 pm
Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center, 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY
A dynamic traveling multimedia exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, in partnership with the Onondaga Historical Association (OHA), exploring the history, principles, and ongoing evolution of American democracy, from the revolution to today’s challenges and conversations.
More Information
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Immigration 101: What You Need To Know
Tuesday, April 22 7:30 pm
Red Wine & Blue Zoom event
Experts will break down how our current system came to be, what led us to this point, and how new policies are impacting people right now.
Register Here
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Invest Syracuse Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 22 5:00-6:30 pm
Harvey’s Garden, 25 E. Water St, Syracuse NY 13210
A presentation on a mixed income housing development model, followed by a discussion about next steps.
Sign Up Here
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Friends of Dorothy Benefit Dinner
Wednesday, April 23 at 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Bishop Harrison Center, 1342 Lancaster Ave, Syracuse
Friends of Dorothy is our initiative to be supportive of people with AIDS. Since October of 1992 we have offered home-based care to people with AIDS in a variety of ways, including recuperative or hospice care, supportive housing and emergency assistance.
More Information
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Annual Birdhouses For Fair Housing Live Auction Event!
Thursday, April 24, 5:30-8:00PM
Sky Armory, 315 S. Clinton Street, Syracuse, 13202
Like many nonprofits, CNY Fair Housing has lost critical funding as the federal government rolls back fair housing protections and support.
Tickets will help us keep our doors open and continue to work towards eliminating housing discrimination, promoting open communities, and ensuring equal access to housing opportunities for all people in Central and Northern New York.
$40 per person
Reserve your tickets today!
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2026 Democrat of the Year Awards
Thursday April 24, 2025
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Syracuse
Democrat Of The Year: The Hon. John W. Mannion
More Honorees To Be Announced
5:30 p.m. Cocktails 6:00 p.m. | Dinner
RSVP Online
Questions: 315-422-0345 Email: executivedirector@ocdemocrats.com
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Troublemaker Training: How To Be A Media Rockstar
Thursday, April 24 7:30 pm
Red Wine & Blue Zoom event
It’s time to become a media rockstar! Join us to learn what you need to know about interacting with the media.
Register Here
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Housing Challenges in the Age of Micron: April FOCUS Forum
Friday, April 25, 12:05 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Zoom. Registration is free and open to everyone.
Micron is preparing to break ground on the first of four new chip fabrication facilities this November. Meanwhile, Onondaga County is spending $27 million of taxpayer dollars if approved by the legislature on additional land near Micron to attract supply chain companies. This surge in economic development will require more housing.
How will the County and City respond to this challenge? Closer to Micron, will we build walkable “town growth centers”, as recommended by the County, where houses, apartments, and townhouses surround a retail and office core? Or will new suburban housing continue the patterns of the past: more single-family houses on large lots? How much of this new housing will be built in the City? Can the City leverage this new development to help it address its affordable housing crisis?
Register Here
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2nd Annual Celebration of Black Family Photography in Syracuse
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:00pm
Community Folk Art Center, Black Box Theatre, 805 East Genesee St
Please join the Turning the Lens Collective for an event celebrating the photographs and histories of our Black Community Elders. Come learn more about this exciting new digital archive of Black Family Photography in Syracuse! We encourage attendees to bring their own family photos and memories to share! Doors open at 5.30pm for drinks and refreshments
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Building Beloved Community Beyond The Binary
Saturday April 26, 2025, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Syracuse, 109 Waring Rd, Syracus
A conference for transgender, nonbinary folx, and our allies to gather, learn, and grow.
More Here
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Cazenovia Earth Day Weekend
Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27
Various locations in Cazenovia, NY 13035
Sponsored by The United Climate Action Network (UCAN), a grassroots organization in New York’s 22nd Congressional District. UCAN brings “a cross-section of local individuals, groups, and governmental bodies together in conversation, education, planning, and actions to confront and solve our climate crisis.”
More Information
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ArtRage: African Mud Cloth Workshop with Kathye Arrington
Sunday, April 27 1-4 pm
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse NY 13203
Mud cloth is created by painting images and symbols, onto cloth, to create a decorative art piece. In this workshop with Mud Cloth artist Kathye Arrington, you will create your own mud cloth painting. $10. Limited Space.
Register Here
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Path to Victory: Community Organizing & Prison Abolition
Sunday April 27, 2-5 pm
1453 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13205
An interactive event where you can explore what community organizing is, how it relates to prison abolition, and how Unchained’s using it to bring about lasting change. Sliding scale admission. $0-$10 at the door
More Information
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Workers Memorial Day
Monday, April 28th, 4:30 – 5:30pm
James M. Hanley Federal Building, 100 S. Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13261
To honor workers who have lost their lives while on the job. The Workers Center will be joined by the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Central NY AFL-CIO, 1199 SEIU, and more.
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Day of Action in Albany – Two Events:
Tuesday April 29, 9 am – 4 pm; registration deadline April 24 6 pm
Albany, NY, with bus transportation available from Syracuse
Earth Day Advocacy Day
This event, hosted by Clean+Healthy, is to encourage legislators and the Governor to advance bills to make NY a cleaner place for all.
When registering at the link below, choose “Clean Energy & Climate Justice” and “Lead Poisoning Prevention” so that you’re placed in the correct groups.
Sign Up Here
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NY4All Statewide Mobilization
The New York for All Act broadly prohibits state and local officers from enforcing federal immigration laws, funneling people into ICE custody, and sharing sensitive information with federal immigration authorities. It also ensures that people in custody are informed of their rights before being interviewed by ICE. The act prohibits ICE and CBP from entering non-public areas of state and local property without a judicial warrant and begins the process of limiting their access to state information databases.
Sign Up Here
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ArtRage: Acting for Adults – Masterclass & Workshop Series
Tuesday, April 29 1-4 pm – Master Class
Tuesdays – May 13, 20 & 27, 6–9 PM – Workshop Series
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse NY 13203
This Acting for Adults experience is designed to inspire, challenge, and energize you. The Masterclass (April 29) is your gateway into the actor’s world. Perfect for total beginners or experienced actors. The 4-Class Series (May 13, 20 & 27) picks up where the masterclass leaves off.
Pricing: $30 Masterclass | $120 Full 4-Class Series. Ages: 18+
Register Here
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Know Your Rights training
Wednesday April 30, 4-6 pm
Bishop Harrison Center, 1342 Lancaster Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
A practical training of how to intervene in an encounter with I.C.E. in worship settings, food pantries, and other community centers. Training facilitated by New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) & Syracuse Immigration And Refugee Defense Network (SIRDN). No registration necessary.
More Information
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Community Town Hall with Lt. Governor Delgado
Wednesday April 30, 6-8 pm
Victory Temple Fellowship Church, 817 E Willow St, Syracuse, NY 13203
Join Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado and partner organizations including the CNY Solidarity Coalition, for a Community Town Hall and Listening Session in Syracuse.
Sign Up Here
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Democratic Mayoral Candidates’ Debate
Wednesday, April 30, 7-8 PM
Candidates seeking the Democratic Party line in the race to be Syracuse’s next mayor will take part in a debate organized by syracuse.com ahead of the June primary election.
Livestreamed at syracuse.com and on the syracuse.com Facebook page.
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May 1st National Day of Action – Join the Movement!
Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:30-5 pm
Everson Museum (outside), 401 Harrison St., Syracuse NY 13202
May Day 2025 we are standing united. We’re organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety-regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status.
Sponsors include Labor Unions, Indivisible Syracuse, Indivisible Onondaga County, and CNY Solidarity.
Watch for more to come!
Sign up here
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Concert for Gaza with Colleen Kattau
Saturday May 3, 12:30 pm
3746 Moon Hill Rd, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Sponsored by Syracuse Peace Council. Food! Music! Fun! Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
More Information
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No Other Land
Sunday May 4, 4 PM. All Saints Church, 1342 Lancaster Ave, Syr. 13210
Academy Award winning documentary No Other Land
This extraordinary film has won several international awards and tells the story of residents of Masafer Yatta, a region in the Palestinian West Bank which has been a target of the Israeli military for decades. Residents in these villages are constantly evicted, terrorized, and have their homes destroyed by the Israeli military and Israeli settlers.
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Onondaga County Legislative Session
Tuesday, May 6 at 1:00pm
401 Montgomery Street, Room 407 Court House
County Executive Ryan McMahon is back for $27 million of our taxpayer money to give to OCIDA to purchase more property for corporations. OCIDA has already spent more than $30 million of taxpayer money buying land for Micron. This is currently tied to amending the 2025 county budget giving $5 million for the county’s housing initiative program and $1 million for using AI to support county operations. These proposals should at least be separated to be voted on individually. With the highest concentration of poverty in the country, more families who can’t afford a place to live, there are much better uses for this money then corporate subsidies. Please attend this county legislative session to give a public comment or email your public comment to OnondagaCountyLegislature@ongov.net
View Details of Amendment Here (page 5)
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BANNED BOOK CLUB: BRAIDING SWEETGRASS
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 pm
Red Wine & Blue Zoom event
“Braiding Sweetgrass” is a nonfiction book by Robin Wall Kimmerer. In this book, she explores and celebrates our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world, touching on issues relating to colonialism, environmentalism, and climate change.
Register Here
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Training for Nonviolent Direct Action
Saturday, May 17, 10 am – 4 pm
University United Methodist Church, 1085 E Genesee St, Syracuse (entrance and parking on University Ave.)
Planning and carrying out effective nonviolent direct actions requires thoughtful planning and preparation. To support people considering such actions, the CNY Solidarity Coalition is offering training for nonviolent direct action led by two young adult trainers with significant training and action experience in the United States and internationally.
The training will include exercises, roleplays and information sharing to help prepare people to participate in nonviolent direct action and civil disobedience. Participants are asked to commit to the full six hours of the training, which will include lunch. The space will be open starting at 9 am for warm ups, meditation, movement and singing. The training will start promptly at 10 am.
$20 registration fee covers lunch
Childcare will be available onsite
Register Here
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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 or Ed: (315) 478 4571.
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2025 Spring, Summer, And Fall Schedule
Year round: Every Friday afternoon. 4 to 4:45 pm justice for Palestine; no more U.S. funding Israeli genocide; U.S.: stop terrorizing families in Gaza; and so on.
West sidewalk of the intersection of Erie Blvd. East Genesee St, Dewitt (across from the Fire Dept.)
Beginning first Saturday in April: 4/5/25
Every Saturday 9 to 9:45 am with a variety of issues : anti-militarism, racism, Palestine genocide, Anti-nuke, climate disaster, etc.
Across from the main entrance to the Syracuse regional market, 2100 park st
Stay in touch for anti-killer drone actions at Hancock National Guard Base
upstatedroneaction.com spc@peacecouncil.Net
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Watch past meetings about Micron, Good Jobs Town Hall, Rallies and more on our YouTube Channel.
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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.Â
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Our Committees
To sign up for each of the committee mailing lists, contact the person listed.Â
Indivisible Onondaga County: Contact: Tom Keck
Climate Justice: Contact: Dick Kornbluth
SLAT (State/Local Action Team) Contact: Peter McCarthy Â
Beyond War and Militarism: A joint committee of CNY Solidarity Coalition and the Syracuse Peace Council. Contact: Ron Van Norstrand
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Elaine Denton
Peter McCarthy
Coordinating Committee
CNY Solidarity Coalition
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