The CNY Solidarity Coalition will continue to be outspoken in our criticism of systematic injustices and their effects on our communities, and in opposition to discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual identity, or disability. Following a series of deeply troubling recent events, the CNY Solidarity Coalition reaffirms…

Here are the legislative action alerts for this week.  We have a different theme each day this week, all with an eye toward protecting freedom and democracy as we celebrate Independence Day.  Have a safe, happy, and healthy week.  Resist and persist!

Highlights for this week include a mayoral candidates’ forum in Syracuse tonight, a CNY Solidarity full-coalition meeting on Wednesday, June 21.

CNY Solidarity members and supporters: Please find below the weekly ACTION ALERTS from our legislative action team. Also, please note that for the remainder of the summer, these legislative ACTION ALERT emails will be moving to an irregular schedule. If you start to miss them, don’t despair! We’re still monitoring…

The nationwide anti-Muslim hate group ACT for America is sponsoring a “March against Sharia” event in Syracuse, Saturday June 10, in coordination with similar events in cities across the country. CNY Solidarity Coalition rejects the mischaracterization of Sharia, and demonization of our Muslim neighbors by ACT for America and allied…

June 12, 2017 is the one year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting. We will gather at City Hall at 5PM in community to mourn those who were lost.

The Duck Race to End Racism will be held on Saturday, June 10, noon-4 p.m., at the Syracuse Inner Harbor. Hosted by InterFaith Works

Stop Blocking NY State Progress Senator Dave Valesky could lead the fight in the NY State Senate for immigrant protections, greatly improved voting access, the NY Health Act (single-payer), sustainable energy policies, adequate education funding, and real ethics reform, among many other things. Instead he has been a prime mover…

Monday (May 15): One phone-calling action and two in-person events (unfortunately conflicting with one another)  Support Universal Health Care in NYS: NY Health Act (A4738) Congressional Republicans have moved one step closer to repealing the ACA and passing the AHCA.  It is more important than ever that NYS step up…

We will gather outside the faux Town Hall Meeting Rep. Katko has scheduled with CNY Central TV. People are encouraged to try to attend the Town Hall and those who can’t get in will protest outside. We will celebrate democracy and continue our call for real representation from Mr. Katko,…