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CNY Solidarity Coalition & Indivisible Onondaga County

There is a lot happening. Here is a list of events happening this week that we are organizing & co-sponsoring:

• Tuesday, June 24 at 5 pm at Forman Park to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade. Details Here.
  
  

• No War With Iran Rally: Congress Invoke the War Powers Act Now! Wednesday, June 25 at 12:30pm outside Rep. John Mannion’s office at 440 South Warren St, Syracuse. More Details Here.
  
  

• Press Conference on Thursday, July 26 at 10:30am to deliver the petition requesting a longer and more inclusive public input process for Micron’s environmental review to OCIDA at 335 Montgomery St, Syracuse.
  
  

• Join Indivisible Onondaga County’s Friday weekly protest. Details Here.
  
  

• The next Tesla Takedown protest is Saturday, June 28 at 10am in Fayetteville. Sign up here.

Upcoming Meetings

We will hold a zoom meeting on Sunday, July 6pm at 7pm for a community check in. Register on Zoom to join us.

Our next in person meeting will be on Sunday, July 27 at 3:00pm and will feature a panel discussion titled: Hands Off Our Veterans. Save the date. More details will be announced soon.

How Democratic Party Leaders Quietly Support Trump’s March to War With Iran

Some Democrats are fighting to stop war with Iran, but party leaders are silently acquiescing or, worse, supporting an attack.

“Yet when it comes to the prospect of a direct war with Iran, Schumer is not only supporting Trump, but less than three weeks ago was goading the administration to be “tough” on Iran and not make any “side deals” without Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval.”

Read the Article on The Intercept, then call Schumer, Gillibrand, and Mannion and demand that Congress invoke the War Powers Act!

Let’s Talk About Education & Child Care

Help Alliance for Quality Education shape more equitable, inclusive policies that reflect the real needs of students and families across New York state.

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New Yorkers Deserve Care—Not Price Hikes!!

New York’s individual market insurance carriers have asked the Department of Financial Services to allow them to increase premiums by an average of 13% in 2026. This increase would force New Yorkers to pay an average of $1,291 more annually, or $108 monthly, in premiums.  

Make your voice heard: submit a public comment before July 1, 2025, sharing how steep premium increases would impact your budget or loved ones.

  

Not sure what to comment? Find a script and more info here to help.

Vote in the Primary Election Today!

Tuesday, June 24th

Polls open 6:00am – 9:00pm

Find Your Polling Place Here

Learn More about Candidates

NYPIRG Reacts to Gov. Hochul’s Plan for Nuclear Power

New Yorkers must not be fooled a third time about the purported benefits of nuclear power. The public should demand that the governor delivers a full independent public vetting of her latest nuclear power plan!

Read the NYPIRG Article

Marshals Needed for Public Events: CNY Solidarity/Indivisible Onondaga County

Volunteer to join our group of  marshals! It’s a fun, important contribution to our protests. We will have intensive training.  To volunteer or ask questions about the role, contact lisaharrdel@gmail.com 

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:

• Crackdown on migrant farm labor a moral and policy failure

• People’s Promise LTE Template

Guidelines for writing Letters to the Editor, with a link to previously submitted letters, can be found on our website.

If you’ve written a Letter to the Editor, 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.

Ex-Israeli Peace Negotiator Slams U.S. Bombing of Iran, Says Israel Seeks Chaos in Middle East

Netanyahu’s purpose was to drag Trump in. That was the singular goal, really, to make this America’s war. Israel doesn’t care. In fact, it prefers America to be less popular, more hated in the region because Israel’s project is to be a regional hegemon, but can only happen with America, in order not so much to do what it’s doing to Iran, but in order to continue to pursue the ethnic cleansing, dispossession, displacement, apartheid and genocide against the Palestinian people.

Read it on DemocracyNow!

We asked the 3 Democratic mayoral candidates your questions. Only 1 responded.

After Central Current in May hosted a Democratic mayoral forum, it collected audience questions and edited the questions for length and clarity before sending the questions to the candidates. Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens was the only candidate to respond.

Read on Central Current

Syracuse police have access to a nationwide network of license plate reader data. Who has access to theirs?

When Mayor Ben Walsh and the Syracuse Common Council last year allowed the Syracuse Police Department to install over two dozen Flock Safety license plate readers, Walsh and the council did so with the understanding that SPD would establish strict guidelines on the data collected by the readers. But an expert’s review of a publicly available Flock Safety license plate reader database shows Syracuse may be sharing driver and license plate data with nearly 6,000 other law enforcement agencies.

Read on Central Current

Should government punish polluters? Why New York’s Climate Superfund became a federal flashpoint

New York passed landmark legislation to make polluters pay for climate harm. But a series of Republican lawsuits look to end NY’s Climate Change Superfund before it begins.

Read on Central Current

ICE Detention Numbers Have Reached a Record High

The number of immigrants detained in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities across the country has reached a record high of more than 56,000, according to the agency’s most recent data release. The whopping figure marks the largest total detainee population in ICE custody since at least August 2019, when there were 55,654 immigrants detained.

Read at Mother Jones

Accountable Statement on Supreme Court Decision in United States v. Skrmetti

On June 18, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold a ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth in Tennessee in the case United States v. Skrmetti. Last year, an Accountable.US research investigation revealed that several of the doctors cited by Tennessee were repeatedly rebuked by courts for their inexperience, bias, and reliance on pseudoscience. After the Supreme Court decision, Accountable issued a statement.

Read at Accountable

Vote in the Primary Election Today!

Tuesday, June 24th

Polls open 6:00am – 9:00pm

Find Your Polling Place Here

Learn More about Candidates

Housing Essentials: Public Works & Code Enforcement

Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00pm on Zoom

Join CNY Fair Housing for a presentation and discussion with representatives from the Syracuse Department of Public Works and Code Enforcement.

Bring your questions, ideas, and experiences—this is a chance to explore how we can improve city services and strengthen communication between departments, service providers, and tenants. All are welcome!

Register Here

Understanding Immigration Enforcement

Tuesday June 24, 7:30 pm

Red, Wine & Blue Zoom event

Want a better understanding of what’s happening with immigration enforcement right now and how you can help protect families in your community? Taking action at the local level has never been more important! Our immigrant neighbors are a vital part of our communities and they deserve to feel safe, supported, and welcome. Join us to hear from Mayra Casas Jackson of the Immigrant & Refugee Law Center as we discuss immigration basics, the rights of immigrants, and how you can offer real support.

Register

Virtual “Know Your Rights” Training

Wednesday, June 25, 10 AM

Sponsored by the North Country Group of Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network

For volunteers & employees and held by Alexandra Lechman, Esq., Hiscock Legal Aid Society. Participation in a Know-Your-Rights Training is a requirement for joining the SIRDN Rapid Response efforts.

 For anyone who is trying to join SIRDN as an active volunteer, please take advantage of these opportunities, and let us know that you attended by emailing us at sirdn315@gmail.com.

Register

Town Hall with Senator Rachel May

Wednesday, June 25, 5:30 – 7 pm

Sterling Nature Center: 15730 Jensvold Rd, Sterling, NY, 13156

Join Senator Rachel May for an important town hall meeting in Sterling. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about pressing community issues, including housing, education, and the environment. You will also have the chance to raise any topics that are important to you. Senator May looks forward to meeting you and engaging with the Sterling community.

GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON – National Day of Action planning sessions

Wednesday, June 25,   7-8 PM

Thursday, July 3,   7-8 PM

Thursday, July 10,   7-8 PM

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble.

Register

Press Conference on Micron Public Comment Period and Petition Delivery

Thursday, June 26, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Carnegie Building, 335 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202

16 local, state, and national groups will hold a press conference June 26th, the day after the Micron Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is due for public release. The groups will deliver a petition with over 1,500 signatories to the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) requesting a longer and more inclusive public input process, and announce new community agreements for Micron’s plan in New York.

More Information

How Women Will Defeat Authoritarianism

Thursday June 26, 7:30 pm

Red, Wine & Blue Zoom event

Nothing gets done without women! Throughout history, women have been on the frontlines of social and political change and right now is no exception. Join us for an inspiring conversation with renowned author and political science scholar Dr. Erica Chenoweth as we discuss how women-led movements have challenged and defeated authoritarians in the past and what we need to be doing in this moment. And even better–you will walk away with everything you need to take action. RWB will launch its new guide “160 Ways to Change the World Without Losing Your Sh*t” to help you make a real impact in your community. Whether you’re getting involved for the first time or have been a lifelong organizer, this guide will help you step up, speak out and get sh*t done!

Register

Pop-Up Rally – Indivisible Onondaga County

Friday, June 27, 5-5:45 pm

Intersection of Park Street and Farmer’s Market Place, Syracuse

Bring your signs and join Indivisible Onondaga County for a weekly protest!  This week we will be  at  the intersection of Park Street and Farmer’s Market Place in Syracuse.   A new location will be announced every Monday. Raise your voice with a community of protectors of the Constitution and human rights by peacefully assembling together to exercise our First Amendment rights!

Sign up for updates here

Tesla Takedown Rally – Indivisible Onondaga County

Saturday, June 28, 10 am – 12 pm

Tesla dealership, 5427 N Burdick St, Fayetteville

Bring your signs and join Indivisible Onondaga County for another Tesla Takedown Rally!

Sign up here

Town Hall with Senator Christopher J. Ryan

Saturday, June 28, 11 am – 12:30 pm

Roxboro Road Middle School, 300 Bernard Street, Syracuse

RSVP

World Refugee Day Festival

Saturday, June 28, 12-3 pm

Grant Middle School, 2400 Grant Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13208

Support the local Refugee/Immigrant Community by your presence.  Look for SIRDN volunteers at the Outreach Table.

Cazenovia Pride Festival

Saturday, June 28, 3-8 pm

Lorenzo State Historic Site, 17 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035

Get ready for a day filled with love, joy, community, and celebration—bigger and better than ever! Expect amazing entertainment, vendors, food, and plenty of fun as we come together to celebrate PRIDE, VISIBILITY, and INCLUSION!

More Information

Virtual “Know Your Rights” Training

Wednesday, July 9, 6-7:30 pm

Sponsored by the Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network, and New York Immigration Coalition

For volunteers & employees and held by Mohammad Ali Seraji. Participation in a Know-Your-Rights Training is a requirement for joining the SIRDN Rapid Response efforts.

 For anyone who is trying to join SIRDN as an active volunteer, please take advantage of these opportunities, and let us know that you attended by emailing us at sirdn315@gmail.com.

Register

Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network Orientation Training

Thursday, July 10, 7 pm

Required training for all new volunteers.

Register

Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network General Meeting

Monday, July 14, 5:30-7 pm

Call for agenda items will go out on Sunday. Zoom link will go out Monday afternoon. General Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

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.      

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 

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