CNY Solidarity & Indivisible Onondaga County
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Click/tap the above flyer to Sign Up and Stay Up To Date, or look here. This event will be in the heart of downtown Syracuse. On-street metered parking is free after 5:00 pm. There are also Parking Lots and Garages, which may be closed due to security. Parking information is here. Centro buses will be operating on their regular schedule.
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CNY Solidarity & IOC Meeting This Sunday! Sunday, October 11 at 3:00pm – 5:00pm All Saints Parish Center, 1342 Lancaster Ave, Syracuse Join us for our monthly meeting as we prepare for the upcoming election. 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 to provide checks and balances in county government. The second hour we will break out inof our working groups to plan protests, prepare for November’s election and plan actions.
A zoom link will be provided if you would like to watch our first hour when you sign up. Please be aware that participation in discussions will be limited on zoom. All are welcome.
Sign Up Here
Our Ongoing efforts: - Are you an activist? Do you want to get more involved in learning how to organize a protest? 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!
- 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.
- Take Action with The NY State Democratic Committee! If you want to get involved with a campaign, or just want to know what’s going on, this website always has the latest!
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Volunteer for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival 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. There will be children’s activities all day and include a sensory/nursery room for a quiet space. They will have numerous food vendors this year- come hungry!- and over 50 community organizations and fine art and craft vendors (card and cash accepted- ATM available at Firekeepers Diner on Rte 11). This event is ADA accessible for mobility devices; certified service animals welcome. KN95 masks for adults and children will be available at the greeters table. The organizers strongly encourage carpooling! 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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Tell Governor Hochul: Don’t Opt New York Into The Federal Private School Voucher Tax Credit Program. Congress passed the first national private-school subsidy as part of the 2025 budget law. It doesn’t hand parents a check — it works through the tax code instead. But the result is the same: our tax dollars end up paying for private-school tuition. Individuals can receive a federal tax credit for donating to “scholarship granting organizations” (SGOs). SGOs hand out private-school vouchers, most of which is expected to flow to private and religious school tuition. It’s not designed to help struggling families. Eligibility reaches families earning up to 300% of area median income, more than $500,000 in parts of New York. The program launches in 2027, but only in states that opt in. New York’s participation is a choice, and the decision is in the governor’s hands. Tax dollars that could fund public services instead pay private-school tuition for other people’s children — with none of the transparency or accountability the public expects in return.
Governor Hochul has indicated that she intends to opt NY in. Sign the petition to tell her NO.
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CNY Pride Holiday Market: Call for Vendors CNY Pride is hosting their first ever Holiday Market on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 4 to 9 PM at The Mizpah on Jefferson Street in Syracuse. They’re looking for vendors to fill out their inaugural market. If you make, bake, or curate something special, they want you there. Fill out this vendor application Questions? Reach out to them here
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Countdown to Election Day – 27 Days!
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Election Day is November 3, 2026. Our democracy is under attack like never before, and the best defense is informed action! Each Tuesday newsletter between now and November 3 will include “News You Can Use” to help you exercise your right to vote.
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Vote By Mail Update As of yesterday, the Onondaga County Board of Elections has issued 9,487 Vote by Mail ballots. This includes 6,981 Absentee Ballots and 2,506 Early Vote by Mail. They have already received 565 ballots back. You can apply for your vote by Mail ballot online here.
Please see our website for more election information
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Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendments to Onondaga County Sewer Rates Tuesday, October 6, 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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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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Indivisible National Presents: What’s the Plan with Leah and Ezra Every Thursday, 3-4 PM,Virtual event 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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Weekly Pop-Up Protest This week’s Pop-up Honk and Wave is being replaced by the return of the Big Beautiful Bridge Brigade, Saturday 10/10. Sign Up Here
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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. 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.
Donate Online Here
Mail donations to:
CNY Solidarity Coalition
2013 East Genesee St,
Syracuse, NY 13210
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