CNY Solidarity & Indvisible Onondaga County
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Vote In Every Election Remember there is a statewide NYS Democrat Primary for NYS Comptroller this year, if you are a registered Democrat make a plan to vote! Vote early & on June 23!
In some elections, the Primary is the Election! Turnout in primary elections is usually low so make sure you help get people out to the polls!
If you heard from a candidate that you want to support, please visit our website to connect with their campaign to see how you can help them by signing up to volunteer to knock on doors, make phone calls, help send mail and more.
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Save the Date: Sunday, July 12 at 2:30pm – 5:30pm at Thornden Park Pavillion Join us for a picnic! Bring your friends and family plus a dish to pass. Let’s celebrate our hard work together. Sign up and more details coming soon!
Next General Meeting: August 2
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Two Urgent Actions from SIRDN Over the past four months, the SIRDN legislative team has been working on a project related to the Mattydale ICE facility in the Town of Salina. That facility is the hub of ICE activity for a huge part of our region and has made Syracuse ground-zero for ICE enforcement. We have been working closely with the Town of Salina and other allies to research ways to curtail the facility’s operations. Our efforts have been focused on passing legislation that would require inspections and oversight of the facility by the Town, as laid out in the Town Code. We now know, from planning documents obtained through a FOIL request, that the facility has three detention cells and is operating as a small detention center. In response, we are asking the Town of Salina Board to pass a resolution that would provide oversight for detention facilities in the Town by requiring them to have an operating permit.
What can you do? We are at a critical time. The Town has agreed to put our resolution on the agenda for their next meeting Monday, June 22nd, 6:30pm at the Salina Town Hall. We need to show that they have all our support and that we will all stand together against what ICE is doing to our neighbors.
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JF Real Estate Profits from ICE Terror Syracuse-based JF Real Estate owns the Oswego Border Patrol Facility building. JF Real Estate is owned by John Funiciello, and represents roughly 3 million square feet of commercial space and more than 175 apartments in CNY. Recently, Funiciello said that he owns the Border Patrol building and leases it to the federal government. The current annual rent was advertised as $376,137. The Oswego border patrol facility has come under scrutiny for their direct role in the detention of at least 57 workers from Cato, NY and for their close ties with local law enforcement.
Together we demand that JF Real Estate cease their support of ICE and CBP (Customs and Border Patrol), while we urge the Syracuse Common Council to pass the full Melt the Contracts resolution: To ensure that businesses that support ICE enforcement efforts are barred from entering into contracts with the city government.
Send Emails & Make Calls Here! Helpful Scripts Included
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Join Neighbors For A Better Micron Neighbors For A Better Micron is an association of residents who are Micron’s close neighbors. They filed a lawsuit in January 2026 because, in the words of its president, “our local and state governments have yet to address a core question: Has the company done enough to guarantee us that the economic benefits of its “mega-fab” will outweigh a range of potential negative impacts? We are concerned that the preparation to welcome our new neighbor has overlooked key questions, including rising housing costs, worker exposure to toxic chemicals, the pollution of air and water we rely on, significant greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, a risk of flooding from wetlands destruction, and a strain on our transportation system.” As close neighbors, this association has legal standing to bring this lawsuit.
Becoming a member of this group means supporting their association’s general mission of encouraging Micron to be a good neighbor. It does not mean you’re part of any legal actions they take, and regardless of whether you choose to join as a member, you will not be personally liable for the lawsuit. There are many other ways to help accomplish our mission unrelated to the lawsuit, such as helping organize events, attending meetings, or conducting educational outreach.
Learn More on Facebook Join Neighbors For A Better Micron Here
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Submit a Comment on the Proposed NDA for Civil Servants The federal government is proposing that civil servants sign sweeping NDAs. The public comment window closes
June 26. Here’s how you can weigh in: Read more about the proposed policy and how to comment. Submit your comment before June 26 here
Remember: You don’t have to be a policy expert to submit a comment. Former or current civil servants, industry professionals who work with the government, or anyone who believes our government shouldn’t operate in secrecy — your voice counts.
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Sign up for Tabling and Clipboarding for Juneteenth Syracuse’s Juneteenth festival will be June 19-20. We need people to spread our message, promote our organization’s values, and encourage folks to come to our upcoming meetings. You will be contacted ahead of the event to coordinate your meetup location. Sign Up Here
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Economic Power Where we choose to spend our money and time is one of our greatest collective strengths. Every purchase we make, and every time we just show up to help, we demonstrate our values and progressive ideals for human rights, labor rights, social justice, and environmental protection.
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De-ICE Citizens Bank Protest – Continuing The 6/19/26 Pop-up Honk and Wave is canceled. We are directing activists to the De-ICE Citizens Bank protest on 6/20/26 10-12pm, 7941 Brewerton, Rd. Cicero.
Join us June 20 to tell Citizens Bank to stop funding for-profit prison companies CoreCivic and GEO Group. These companies are making hundreds of millions of dollars by colluding with ICE to violate our neighbors human and Constitutional rights, and are doing so without independent oversight. No company should profit from harmful detention practices without consequences. We demand that Citizens Bank publicly sever business ties with CoreCivic and GEO Group.
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Fundraiser for Blake Gendebien – NY21 Congressional District Wednesday, June 17, 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM 647 Fellows Ave, Syracuse Because the stakes are so high this year, included in this event is support for a candidate outside of our district. Blake Gendebien is a Democrat candidate for the House of Representatives in NYS District 21, the seat previously held by Elise Stefanik. When the hosts learned that one of the Republican candidates gifted a gold-painted bronze statue of Trump to Trump, that now sits on a Florida golf course, it reinforced the need to recognize the value in looking beyond our district. Some of us are committed to fundraising for Blake to get a young, solid person into the seat not only for New Yorkers but also for the country. All contributions, no matter the amount, are appreciated. Blake will join us by Zoom for a few minutes to express appreciation and brief us on his background. Please text 315-263-7774 or email Farrell.kim@gmail.com if you will be able to attend. Tasty food (including vegan and vegetarian tare) and drinks will be served. More important, you will see how kinship and camaraderie among neighbors uniting for action towards the common goal of a safe and just society can really work!
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Know Your Rights Trainings Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 pm Recurring Zoom event Members of SIRDN’s Outreach, Education & Training Committee will provide information on the U.S. immigration system, your rights when interacting with immigration agents, and how to organize and prepare for the future. This event is designed for new allies and volunteers. Registration is required
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Nuclear Power: Why It’s Still a Bad Idea Wednesday, June 17, 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Virtual event As the climate crisis grows more urgent and calls for energy expansion increase, the Trump administration is going all-in on nuclear power, and Big Tech is investing heavily. But nuclear power is still a bad idea. Join us for this virtual event to discuss the history and current research on nuclear power, what the current state of play is in the national political context, our strategy to fight back, and what you can do to join us in the fight. Register
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Transformative New Heat Pumps to Accelerate Building Decarbonization Thursday, June 18, 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Zoom Webinar Learn how cutting edge heat pumps could turbocharge efforts to electrify buildings with technology that is faster, easier and cheaper to install and operate. Successfully implementing LL 97 is essential for delivering affordable, comfortable homes and clean air for NYC while demonstrating the viability of the national building electrification movement. Window and through wall heat pumps could show the way– that clean energy solutions are accessible, affordable and improve comfort. Find out how climate and clean energy advocates can help accelerate adoption of this new technology in New York. Speakers include: -Marc Zuluaga, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Cadence OneFive -Paul Clark, Sales Engineer, INNOVA -Michael Reed, Sr. Director, Building Transformation at NYSERDA Register
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Renewable Heat Now! June Power Hour Thursday, June 18, 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Zoom event Join Renewable Heat Now for our monthly virtual power hour! These meetings are a great place to learn, get plugged in, and take quick and easy but impactful actions with us. We’re fighting for policies and funding to phase fossil fuels out of buildings to fight climate change, lower utility bills, create good green jobs, and make New York healthier! Register
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Weekly Pop-Up Protest
The 6/19/26 Pop-up Honk and Wave is canceled. We are directing activists to the De-ICE Citizens Bank protest on 6/20/26 10-12pm (see above).
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STREET HEAT2026 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: 4/4/26 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.
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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.
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CNY Solidarity Coalition
2013 East Genesee St,
Syracuse, NY 13210
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