Community Events Calendar
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CNY Solidarity & Indivisible Onondaga County Next Meeting: Sunday, April 12th at 3:00pm All Saints Parish Center, 1342 Lancaster Ave, Syracuse
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The Iran war, which has now brought in nations throughout the Middle East, and has two nuclear-armed states attacking a country which is threatening to create nuclear weapons. The potential use of nuclear weapons lingers as a threat. Benjamin Netanyahu or Donald Trump could order a nuclear attack at any time. Stopping the war is the priority. The current crisis presents an opportunity to mobilize for common-sense policies to prevent nuclear war. Panelists Diane Swords and Don Hughes will talk about the history of grassroots anti-nuclear activism, current realities, and the policy objectives of the national “Back from the Brink Campaign to Prevent Nuclear War.” There will be small group discussion from 4-5 during committee breakout sessions. Past grassroots action has led to reductions in warheads, eliminated almost all nuclear testing, and generally helped ease international relations. Let’s do it again!
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We will also review our bylaws at this meeting. RSVP Here
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: May 3 | June 7
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No Kings 3 Recap from Peace Action New York State On Saturday, March 28th, Americans turned out across the country to participate in the third installment of “No Kings” demonstrations against the Trump administration. Organizers say it was the largest single day of protest in U.S. history, with protests in more than 3,300 cities and towns. An estimated 8 million people took to the streets in all 50 states.
A number of PANYS community chapters and affiliates co-organized or joined No Kings protests in their local areas to express opposition to Trump’s warmongering, the US/Israeli war on Iran, and US funding of the genocide in Palestine. Below are some links to media coverage and photos shared to social media pages by PANYS chapters and allied groups.
Statewide Media Coverage >> Albany: Times Union >> Binghamton: WBNG >> Buffalo: WGRZ, ABC7-WKBW >> Geneseo: 13WHAM, Livingston County News >> Long Island: News12 Long Island >> New York City: Gothamist, NBC NY, SILive, BKMag, BKReader >> Syracuse: WSYR >> Westchester: The Yonkers Post
Photos shared by PANYS Chapters & Allies >> Buffalo (photos shared by WNY Peace Center) >> Geneseo (photos shared by Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace) >> Long Island (video of speech by Myrna Gordon, Vigil For Gaza) >> NYC (Manhattan) (photos shared by NIAC & Brooklyn For Peace) >> Perry (photos shared by Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace) >> Staten Island (photos shared by Staten Island Action Coalition) >> Syracuse (photos shared by Syracuse Peace Council and others) >> Westchester (shared by Concerned Families of Westchester)
To find out how the No Kings coalition plans to build on this momentum in the weeks ahead, visit nokings.org/whats-next.
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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!
Sunrise Ithaca
Sunrise Ithaca is a local youth-led climate justice organization, made up of volunteers. We’re a hub of the national Sunrise Movement. We focus on topics surrounding the Ithaca Green New Deal, but we also support other movements for justice: in Tompkins County, New York State and more broadly. We welcome anyone, regardless of experience or age, to get involved, but we pride ourselves on creating a space where youth voices are prioritized.
Learn More about Sunrise Ithaca
Find other Organizations in our Directory
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Weekly Pop-Up Protest Join our Pop-Up Street Protest on Fri. April 3rd 5:00 pm at the intersection of Genesee Street & Oswego Street, Baldwinsville.
Sign Up Here
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Meet-Up for Subversive Knitters Saturday, April 04, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 210 Hazel St , Liverpool NY Join knitters and other needleworkers as we come together to knit (or crochet) the red anti-ICE resistance hats that draw on the tradition of the WWII Norwegian resistance to the Nazi occupation. Bring your yarn, knitting needles, and either your copy of the pattern or $5. New to knitting in the round? There will be plenty of folks around to help! Here is a link to the pattern: Want to knit hats as fundraisers for Syracuse Refugee Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network? Come find out how!
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Working Families Party – neighborhood canvass training Monday, April 06, 06:00 PM – 07:30 PM Virtual event New York State has the power and responsibility to STEP UP during the 2026 state budget and make the ultra wealthy pay their fare share so that we can fund the programs and services that allow NYers to thrive. Universal childcare, affordable housing, a true living wage, affordable and accessible healthcare are all possible and on the horizon for NYS. But we need YOU 🫵 to win. Join us for a Field Lead Training focused on how YOU can lead a canvass or phone bank to talk to your neighbors about taxing the rich to invest in the Working Families Guarantee! NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Register Here
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Earth’s Greatest Enemy reveals a hidden truth behind the climate crisis: the role of the U.S. military as the world’s largest institutional polluter, tracing the link between war, empire, and ecological destruction. Drawing on powerful testimonies from veterans, scientists, and frontline communities, it uncovers how military operations poison ecosystems, accelerate global warming, and sacrifice the future for endless expansion. From Alaska’s melting glaciers to contaminated bases across the U.S. and toxic battlefields abroad, Earth’s Greatest Enemy delivers a provocative and unflinching examination of the untouchable institution playing an outsized role in the climate crisis.
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Learn The Truth About AI Data Centers Thursday, April 9, 6:30-7:30 pm Red, Wine & Blue Zoom event We’ve invited Alli Finn of AI Now, an organization that focuses on AI research and responsible policy development, to learn more about what data centers are and why they’re spreading so quickly. The harsh reality is that data centers increase local pollution because of their use of fossil fuels. They also require a ton of power and water to run, which drains local resources and raises residents’ energy bills. They pull tax dollars away from community needs but fail to deliver on economic development. You deserve to have a say about whether they come to your town, but data centers often push their way into communities with little public input. Proposals can fly under the radar until it’s too late for local residents to voice their concerns. Register
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Saturday Info Session: How to report ICE in CNY Saturday, April 11, 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM Zoom session This training is for community members who want to know what to look out for and how to report ICE sightings in the area. It is NOT a comprehensive ICE Watch training or a Know Your Rights training. These will be held on the 2nd Saturday of every month; If there are cancellations, they will be published on SIRDN Social Media. Sign Up Here
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Know Your Rights Trainings Wednesday, April 15, 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM Zoom session 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. Register Here
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CNY Solidarity Teach In w/ SU Dems Thursday, April 16, 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Syracuse University Hall of Languages 207 More Information will be coming soon
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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.
Donate Here
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