Community Events Calendar
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CNY Solidarity & Indivisible Onondaga County
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Ongoing Efforts: - Neighbor-2-Neighbor: CNYSC and IOC are encouraging all members to join or set up a group chat on Signal with their own like-minded geographic neighbors. Click here to get connected. For follow-up questions, please contact us.
- Many of our members are focused on this year’s midterm elections as this is one of the biggest ways to make progress on many issues we continue to fight for. In 2025, voters in Onondaga County elected the first Democratic majority to the County Legislature in nearly 50 years. Meet the legislators and candidates who want to keep and expand this majority at our next meeting on Sunday, October 11 at 3:00pm. Sign up here to RSVP.
- The CNY Solidarity Coalition has three protests in the works right now with various parts to each, all being organized by a small team. We could use more dedicated activists involved in planning and managing protests. If you would like to be involved, please contact us!
- The 2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival will be held on October 10 on unceded Onondaga land at Tsha’ Thon’nhes (Where They Play Ball), 3370 State Rte. 11A, Nedrow. They are currently seeking volunteers to help make this event a success. Please click here. CNY Solidarity will also have an information table during the Festival; sign up for a shift here
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Our current political environment is fraught with danger, in both the real and digital world.
Indivisible National has published a guide with some suggestions for increasing your safety, as well as those around you. We’ve added the link to our website; each Thursday, we’ll highlight one of the suggestions.
Passwords and Authentication
Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication on all accounts, especially for email, social media, and banking. Avoid reusing passwords, and use a password manager to help manage and protect your credentials. Detailed instructions can be found here.
More Safety Information is on our website
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Tamales Fundraiser for the Workers’ Center of CNY Order online by Friday, October 2, to be picked up on October 9 With ICE activity and detentions on the rise in CNY, Workers’ Center members and families are offering tamales to raise funds for those impacted. Choose between tamales (chicken or vegan) or Guatemalan chicken paches (made with potato flour dough instead of corn masa typically used for tamales). Order here
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What is Your Red Line? community artwork Friday, October 2, 5- 8 PM, State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St, Ithaca shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County to express their concerns for America in 2026. RED LINE asks people to identify clear lines that hold their values and concerns. We believe that by honoring our red lines, we find the motivation to vote in a decisive way and build our courage to take other actions. Each participant receives a business card with show information and a reminder to vote this November. More Information
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The next Pop-up Honk and Wave is scheduled for Saturday 10/3 at the intersection of Adams St. & South Salina St, Syracuse, at 11 am. Sign Up Here
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Weekend Canvass Launch for Chair Nicole Watts with Lt Governor Nominee Adrienne Adams Saturday, October 3, 4-6 PM, RSVP to receive location Join our Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor Adrienne Adams for a canvass launch to support the Chair of the Onondaga County Legislature Nicole Watts! We’ll hear from additional special guests like Congressman John Mannion, State Assembly nominee Mo Brown, Onondaga County Comptroller Marty Masterpole, State Senator Rachel May, County Legislator Chad Ryan and more! RSVP
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Syracuse Peace Council 90th Anniversary Birthday Dinner Saturday, October 3, 5:30- 9 PM, Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd., Syracuse Syracuse Peace Council would like to celebrate our 90 years of educating, agitating and organizing with you. Our birthday dinner, a long held tradition, is being held once again. This year we are honored to be hosting a dinner with MOSAB ABU TOHA, a Palestinian poet, and essayist from Gaza. Joining us with solo and collaborative musical performances are our friends Rachel Bass and Jack Braunstein, two local musicians and organizers who met through Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Syracuse. Tickets for dinner and the talk are $30 to $60; Tickets for the talk alone are $10 to $50 (sliding scale). Buy tickets here
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Happy Hour Celebrating Jess Dapson! Monday, October 5, 5-6 PM, Inkas Peruvian Fusion Cuisine, 201 South Salina St, Syracuse Jess Dapson is breaking the odds in the northern parts of Onondaga County, challenging a seat that has only ever been held by a Republican. A teacher, wedding officiant, mom, and champion of her community, Jess is working hard to be a part of something monumental this November: Electing a VETO-PROOF MAJORITY at the Onondaga County Legislature. Join us in celebrating Candidate Jess Dapson’s 50th birthday and supporting these efforts at her Fifty and Fabulous party! Get Tickets Here
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Pints for Peace Concert w/ Colleen Kattau and Jane Zell Monday, October 5, 5-7 PM, Harvey’s Garden, 1200 E Water St, Syracuse The Syracuse Peace Council is celebrating 90 years of fighting fascism! If you can’t make it but would like to donate to their work, click here.
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Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendments to Onondaga County Sewer Rates Tuesday, October 06, 12:50 PM, County Courthouse Legislative Chambers, 401 Montgomery St Syracuse The Onondaga County Legislature is considering a resolution calling to amend the sewer rates for the Onondaga County Sanitary District. This is an opportunity to tell County officials we do not want to bear the costs of Micron’s water use and to express our existing concerns about ensuring proper treatment of harmful forever chemicals in Micron’s wastewater. Talking Points from GreeningUSA & SustainCNY
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Louder Than Guns Film & Discussion Tuesday, October 6, 3-4 PM, virtual event An engaging discussion of gun safety and gun ownership and the power of talking and listening across differences will be framed by clips from the PBS film “Louder Than Guns,” now available on the PBS website and app. Our panel will discuss the issues covered in the film, including guns safety, gun ownership, the power of music to heal divisions. Register
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Let This Radicalize You Book Discussion Group Tuesday, October 6, 7-8 PM, Syracuse Peace Council, 2013 E. Genesee St., Syracuse Please join us in a two-session book discussion group on Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care, by long-time organizers and movement educators Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba. Register
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ReadOut 2026 by Defense of Democracy Tuesday, October 6, 7-8 PM, Virtual Event Join Defense of Democracy for ReadOut, our (free!) signature fall event dedicated to celebrating books, supporting authors, and protecting intellectual freedom in our public schools and libraries. Whether you are a lifelong reader, an educator, or an advocate for democracy, there are three flexible ways you can participate and make an impact. More Information
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Ground Truth Weekly Campaign Call · Swing Left Every Monday, 8-9 PM, Mobilize event Join Ground Truth volunteers from across the country for our weekly campaign update call. Every week, we’ll come together to hear what we’re learning from conversations with voters, celebrate your achievements, share conversation best practices, and get the latest updates on Ground Truth’s strategy and goals. Register
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Indivisible National Presents: What’s the Plan with Leah and Ezra Every Thursday, 3-4 PM, Virtual event The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest political stories, answer your questions, and map out strategies for taking action. Register
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Benefit Concert for ArtRage Gallery Thursday, October 8, 7-9 PM, ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave, Syracuse An evening of powerful singing with three of North America’s finest activist folk singers: Charlie King, Rise Up Singing Author, Annie Patterson and Colleen Kattau. Tickets
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Campaign for NY Health State Hub Meeting Thursday, October 8, 7-8 PM, Zoom Event This is an online event open to all NY Health Act supporters wishing to get involved on a local level to build support for the New York Health Act. Register
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No Kings: Vote Early: Election Protection 101 Thursday, October 8, 8-9 PM, Virtual Event Join the No Kings coalition for this call to learn how you can take action wherever you are to protect our elections this fall. We’ll cover how to get out the vote, the importance of voting early, poll watching, and more. Register
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival Saturday, October 10, 10 AM – 5 PM, Tshaʼ Thoñʼnhes, Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse, Rt. 11A, Onondaga Nation A celebration of the culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, particularly the Onondaga Nation and Haudenosaunee Confederacy, featuring Indigenous artisans, Haudenosaunee social dancing, artist demonstrations, music, food and community organizations. Free and open to the public. More Information
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State of Democracy 2026 Midterms-Issues,Vibes,Vote Counts Wednesday, October 14, 12-1:30 PM, Virtual Event What’s really driving the 2026 midterms and who ends up controlling Congress? Join us for a lively conversation with Maxwell professors and national journalists from Politico/Washington SUN who are covering the election to examine which issues voters care about, the political mood across the country, discussing the races that will determine control of Congress, and what the polls are (and aren’t) telling us with Election Day approaching. Co sponsored with Syracuse University/Campbell Public Affairs. Register
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Ramzi Aburedwan and Dal’Ouna Ensemble | Sounds of Palestine Wednesday, October 14, 5-6:30 PM, Hendricks Chapel, 121 Crouse Drive, Syracuse The Moynihan Institute’s Middle Eastern Studies Program presents Ramzi Aburedwan—musical director, bouzouk and backing vocals—with his ensemble, Dal’Ouna. Created in 2000 by Ramzi Aburedwan, the Dal’Ouna Ensemble features original compositions alongside a wide-ranging repertoire of classical and folkloric Arab and Palestinian music. More Information
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Renewable Heat Now Power Hour 2027 Campaign Kickoff Thursday, October 15, 7-8 PM, Zoom Event Join Renewable Heat Now for our 2027 Campaign Kickoff, a special edition of our monthly virtual power hour! We have some exciting speakers lined up to share more about our plans for the 2027 legislative session and a few impactful events you can attend before the end of the year! Show up ready to take action! Register
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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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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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