Community Newsletter & Events
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November 25 – December 2, 2025
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Upcoming Protests, Meetings and Campaigns
Upcoming Meetings of CNY Solidarity Coalition:
Sunday, April 27 @ 3 PM
Tentative Agenda: Panel Discussion: SAVE Act, then Committee Breakouts
Special Presentation:
Syracuse: A Hidden Military and Surveillance Hub
Aren Burnside, Maxwell PhD Program
Beyond War and Militarism: A joint committee of Syracuse Peace Council and CNY Solidarity Coalition
This presentation will look at the history of militarization in the Syracuse area and how this history of militarization impacts a number of social issues in Syracuse.
Special Presentation:
Syracuse: A Hidden Military and Surveillance Hub
Aren Burnside, Maxwell PhD Program
Beyond War and Militarism: A joint committee of Syracuse Peace Council and CNY Solidarity Coalition
This presentation will look at the history of militarization in the Syracuse area and how this history of militarization impacts a number of social issues in Syracuse.
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CNY Solidarity & IOC’s Next Meeting:
December 14th at 2:00pm – 4:00pm
All Saints Parish Center, 1342 Lancaster Ave, Syracuse
Join us for our December Meeting where we will meet in our working groups first at 2:00pm. At 3:00pm we will gather to celebrate 9 years of CNY Solidarity & IOC! We will have snacks and refreshments to mingle and meet fellow attendees. Let’s get to know one another more as we head into 2026! 2026 will be a big year as we continue to work towards economic, social, racial & environmental justice. All are welcome. Bring a friend!
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Upcoming Meetings: January 11th at 2:00pm
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Organization Spotlight: Climate Change Awareness and Action
A core intention of CNY Solidarity Coalition is to bring together and support organizations already out there helping directly affected communities in the Central New York area. Each week we’ll spotlight one of the over 100 organizations in our Directory; there’s a LOT going on!
Climate Change Awareness and Action (CCAA) is excited to be growing their community in their mission to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, through individual and community education and action while supporting fair and just public policies and legislation.
Learn more about CCAA
Find other Organizations in our Directory
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Tell Congress: Oppose the Federal Concealed Carry Mandate
New York has worked hard to pass gun laws that will keep our residents safe. Since we flipped the State Senate in 2018 (thanks to many of you!), New York has passed 47 different bills, resulting in our state having one of the lowest rates of gun violence in the country.
HOWEVER, Republicans in Congress are working to pass a bill called the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (HR38), a dangerous bill designed to gut our gun laws and allow anyone to carry hidden loaded guns in public.
If passed, this bill would actually override our laws here in New York about who can carry a gun in public and where — Allowing people with dangerous histories, like those convicted of violent crimes, to bring hidden guns almost anywhere, including into our parks, bars and even private daycares.
Everyone needs to contact their Representative TODAY to stop this bill!
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Defend New York’s Climate Laws
Here are several actions you can take to defend and improve our state’s climate:
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Tell Gov. Hochul: Sign the 100-Foot Rule Repeal (A8888). The postcard urges Governor Hochul to sign the bill (which has a projected NYS annual gas customer savings of $177 million) into law. Please share the postcard link with your family and friends! We are collecting signatures through December 10 and will deliver the paper postcards and a list of online signatories to the Governor in Albany on December 11. If you would like paper postcards brought/sent to you or picked up, please email Andra at andra@agreeny.org.
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Stand up and be vocal in support of NY’s climate laws; Governor Hochul and her administration are definitely not immune to pressure from the Federal administration. We hope that 100s of people from across the state will join AGREE on December 11 when we travel to Albany to ask that Governor Hochul not delay the All-Electric Buildings Act and sign the 100-Foot Rule Repeal.
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Phone Bank for Aftyn Behn
Aftyn Behn, a social worker, state House Representative, and former Indivisible organizer, is running in a special election on December 2nd to flip Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. This won’t be an easy race to win — Trump won the district by 22 points in 2024 — but we’ve seen districts swing by that margin just last week and Aftyn has won challenging races before.
Sign Up for Phone Banking
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How To Report Ice Activity In CNY
text SIRDN’s hotline number: 315-400-0920
Remember: Spread Power not Panic!
When reporting suspected ICE activity follow these steps:
- Take photographs or video from a safe distance
- Record the exact time and date
- Describe what you saw ,paying attention to vehicles, clothing, emblems or agency letters
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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 or other letters; 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, with a link to previously submitted letters, can be found here.
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Congressman John Mannion Voted for the following:
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Syracuse Urbanism Collective General Meeting
Tuesday, November 25, 6-8pm
ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13203
The Syracuse Urbanism Collective strives to build access to human-centered, walkable, vibrant communities and spaces for all. Our goal is to enhance the urbanism of Syracuse through physical installations and programming in public space, as well as advocacy on policy and design.
More Information
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Thanksgiving Circle of Peace & Hope
Thursday, November 27th at 10:00am
Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park
On Thanksgiving morning, Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation gather each year with Onondaga people on the shores of Onondaga Lake to express thanks for the goodness of the Earth and to each other for our ongoing friendship, working side-by-side in peace and hope for healing, justice, and environmental restoration. You are invited to join us.
Some years it’s relatively warm, other years snowy and frigid. Please dress for the weather.
More Details Here
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Solidarity Craft Fair Sale
Sunday, November 30, 12-4pm
ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13203
Organized by a small group of local Jewish organizers working to end the genocide Israel is committing against Palestinians and to see justice and freedom, ArtRage Gallery is hosting a solidarity craft fair. Items at the craft fair are created by artists and crafters across all mediums to benefit displaced Gazans directly through GazaFunds.com.
More Information
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Welcoming the Stranger: What Our Faith Traditions Teach and Call Us to Do
Tuesday, December 2, 7-8:30 pm
May Memorial Unitarian Society, 3800 E. Genesee St, Syracuse
Speakers from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions will present perspectives with brief time for comments and questions about how we respond, especially during this troubled time. Tabling by groups involved will present concrete opportunities for involvement. All are most welcome!
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Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
Thursday, December 4, 6-8pm
Community Folk Art Center, 805 E Genesee St, Syracuse
Enjoy a free evening of live performances, food, and community as we celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa, moderated by George Kilpatrick. The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) invites you to join us for our annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration event in the Black Box Theater on Thursday, December 4th, at 6:00 PM.
More Information
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Virtual Book Club Discussion of “Climate Change as a Class War: Building Socialism on a Warming Planet.”
Thursday, December 4, 7-8 pm
Zoom event Hosted by Climate Reality Finger Lakes Book Group
Climate Change Awareness & Action is excited to join Climate Reality Finger Lakes Book Group Meeting for a discussion of “Climate Change as a Class War: Building Socialism on a Warming Planet,” by Mathew Huber, a professor in the Geography and the Environment Dept. at Syracuse University who will be joining the discussion
The Book can be ordered through the independent publisher, Verseo Books where you can also order an ebook.
Register
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Haudenosaunee Influences on the Women’s Rights Movement
Friday, December 5, 5:30pm
210 E Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066
An evening of Haudenosaunee food, music, and influence. Speakers Jeanne Shenandoah, Betty Lyons, and Ciarrai Eaton will present and discuss the influences on women like Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Matilda Joslyn Gage.
More Information
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55th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival Dec 6-7
Sat. Dec 6th: 10 to 5 pm, Sun. Dec 7th: 10:30 to 4:30 pm
Nottingham High School, 3100 E. Genesee St, Syracuse
Syracuse Peace Council’s 53rd annual Plowshares Craftsfair & Peace Festival is Dec 6 and 7. Plowshares is an opportunity to step into the kind of world we’re working so hard to create: a place of justice, of peace, of compassion, of environmental sustainability. Plowshares, SPC’s largest fundraiser of the year, is a labor of love that comes together thanks to the help of many volunteers.
Plowshares is not only for the community, but it is created by the community. The Plowshares committee is active all year; the SPC staff and other volunteers step up from October on. Everyone is needed and can play a part. Please join in the fun of creating Plowshares – just fill out the google form or email spc@peacecouncil.net.
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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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Winter Schedule
Year round: Every Friday afternoon. 4 to 4:45 pm, unless the temperature is below 20 degrees: 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.)
upstatedroneaction.com spc@peacecouncil.Net
Addtional dates and locations will resume after April 1, 2026.
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Watch past meetings about Micron, Good Jobs Town Hall, Rallies and more on our YouTube Channel.
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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. Please note donations are not tax deductible.
Donate Online Here
Mail donations to:
CNY Solidarity Coalition
P.O. Box 6137, Teall Post Office, 226 Teall Ave., Syracuse NY 13217
Sign up for one of Our Committees
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Elaine Denton
Peter McCarthy
Coordinating Committee
CNY Solidarity Coalition
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