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| Guilderland: Weekly peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A weekly peace vigil each Monday, with participants holding signs and making a peaceful presence known.
Attendees are asked to bring their own signs.
From the organizers: "A dedicated group of people have been meeting every Monday during rush hour at the corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155. The positive response from commuters has been tremendous! Several new members have joined as a result of passing by our vigil."
Location:
Corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155 (New Karner Road)... more |
| Delmar: Weekly peace vigil
(Peace / War) - Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold a weekly vigil every Monday.
From the organizers:: "Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community with each other, and the encouraging honks and support from many drivers. Among other purposes, this weekly vigil serves as a regular reminder to hundreds of people in our community (those driving or walking by) of our viewpoints, issues... more |
| Troy: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A vigil for peace, held on the first Monday of the month.
Located on Hoosick St, one of the busiest corridors in the Capital District.
Location:
110 Hoosick St (at 10th St)
Troy, NY 12180
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518 272-1318, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Troy Neighbors for Peace |
| Albany: Meeting and organizing - "Justice for Immigrants"
(Human Rights) - A local chapter of the faith-based New Sanctuary Movement group is gathering to support local immigrants who are at-risk of deportation, and generally assisting families affected by immigration laws. Example forms of assistance include distributing groceries, visiting the incarcerated, accompanying immigrants to court, seeking fair treatment from employers and landlords.
From the organizers: "We are people of faith and labor folks who are grateful for the contributions of immigrants."
Cost:... more |
| Poughkeepsie: Dutchess Peace Coalition meeting
(Peace / War) - Planning antiwar and anti-recruitment activities, on the first Monday of each month.
All those interested in peace and social justice are invited.
Location:
Unitarian Fellowship
67 South Randolph Ave
Poughkeespie, NY 12604
(Two blocks south after turning off Hooker Ave)
Click for map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 876-7906, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Dutchess Peace Coalition |
| Old Chatham: Docudrama on anti-Nazi heroine Sophie Scholl
(Peace / War) - This film recreates the last six days of Sophie Scholl's life, Germany's most famous anti-Nazi heroine, in a heart-stopping journey from arrest to interrogation, trial and sentence. Sophie was one of the few female members of the White Rose Nazi resistance group in Germany. "She delivers a passionate call to freedom and personal responsibility that is both haunting and timeless."
Refreshments will be served and a discussion follows the screening.
Cost: Free
Location:
Powell... more |
| - Tue, Jan 6th - |
| Albany: People's "State of the State" rally
(General / Misc) - A protest gathering highlighting the need of low-income New Yorkers, held the day before the Governor's annual address to State Legislators.
Key issues include:
Raising the basic welfare grant after 18 years
Single payer universal health care
Housing
Improving the state's welfare to work program
Progressive tax reform
Job creation, including energy retrofitting one million homes
Speakers to include:
Mark Dunlea, Hunger Action Network
Dennis Wheatly, Housing Works
Lara Kassel, Medicaid Matters NY
Ron... more |
| Poughkeepsie: Spiritual progressive radio show - "Spiritually Speaking"
(General / Misc) - "A minister, a rabbi and a priest walk into a radio station..."
This show addresses issues of progressive spirituality, and airs every Tuesday on 91.3 FM, WVKR, the student-run independent radio station that broadcasts from Vassar College.
The show can be heard online via: http://www.wvkr.org
From the organizers: "A weekly talk show focusing on the religious left and the intersections between spirituality and the progressive... more |
| - Wed, Jan 7th - |
| Albany: Protest "March for Main Street"
(Labor) - The organizers are anticipating thousands of union workers protesting Gov. David Paterson as he delivers his State of the State message to the legislature.
From the organizers: "The governor wants the authority to unilaterally eliminate State Workers 3% raise and lag their pay another week! Our jobs and communities area at risk."
Gathering Location (11:00am):
Times Union Center (Pepsi Arena)
51 South Pearl St
Albany, NY 12207
Map and directions:
more |
| Poughkeepsie: "Radio Active Lunch" on 91.3 FM WVKR
(General / Misc) - A weekly live radio show every Wednesday on WVKR, Vassar College radio, at 91.3 FM.
Presentation of socio-political information with a "slight satirical bent," featured guests "on hot topics of the week", plus local bands live in the studio.
Online streaming is available via the web site below.
Contact: 845 430-8673, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Radio Active Lunch |
| Albany: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A vigil for peace every Wednesday in front of the State Capitol Building.
Messages from the organizer: The vigil opposes the US, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; urges dialog, not war, with Iran; supports human rights and international cooperation."
Location:
In front of State Capitol Building, East side
Eagle St and Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12207
Map and directions at:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518-463-5907, or use email below.
Sponsored... more |
| Schodack: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A "silent, respectful" peace vigil every Wednesday.
From the organizers: "Please join your neighbors to support bringing the troops home and ending this war."
The vigil location is wheelchair accessible.
During the summer months of Daylight Saving Time, the vigil is from 4:30pm-5:30pm. During the winter months and Standard Time, the vigil is from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location:
Across from the new Schodack Town Hall, in front of Schodack Plaza
Columbia Turnpike (US 9 & 20) & Schuurman Road
Schodack / Castleton on... more |
| Rhinebeck: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - One-hour vigil for peace every Wednesday.
All are welcome. Local high school students often attend.
This vigil had at one time begun at 5:30pm, before Daylight Savings Time changed in November.
Location:
Main light in the middle of town
At the corner of Montgomery (Mill St / Rt 9) and Market St (Rt 308)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Map and directions at:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 876-7906
Sponsored by: Red Hook for Peace and Justice, and Dutchess Peace
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| - Thu, Jan 8th - |
| Poughkeepsie: Activist Radio on WVKR 91.3 FM
(General / Misc) - Activist Radio with Fred Nagel and Gary Kenton, every Thursday on WVKR: 91.3 FM, Vassar College Radio.
Topics include the history of social struggle, activist songs, and media commentary.
On Air Calls: 845 437-7178
Internet streaming and podcasts of these programs are available at the web site below.
The web site listed below also includes past shows for download and listening.
Contact: Fred Nagel at the below email address, or 845 876-7906
Sponsored by: Dutchess Greens, Dutchess Peace
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| Albany: Solidarity Committee meeting
(Labor) - The Solidarity Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of every month. Everyone welcome in solidarity with unions, peace and community organizations.
A work party for mailing of the Solidarity Notes newsletter begins at 6:00pm, with the meeting agenda starting at 7:30pm.
Location:
Social Justice Center
33 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12210
Map and directions at:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518-426-0883 or email below.
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| Delmar: Documentary on US solider injured in Iraq War - "Body of War"
(Fair Elections) - "Body of War" (2007, dirs. Phil Donahue & Ellen Spiro, 87 mins, BodyOfWar.com... )
The story of an injured American veteran returning home from the war Iraq, set against the backdrop of a critical indictment of the government's handling of the U.S.-led invasion. The film features two original songs by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.
From the organizers: "In the film, Tomas Young, 25 years old, paralyzed from a bullet to his... more |
| Woodstock: Meeting of "Middle East Crisis Response"
(General / Misc) - The Middle East Crisis Response is a group of Hudson Valley residents joined in protest against policies of Israel and the United States.
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
Location:
Woodstock Public Library
5 Library Ln
Woodstock, NY 12498
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 876-7906, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response |
| - Sat, Jan 10th - |
| Cobleskill: Vigil for peace
(Peace / War) - Weekly vigil for peace, every Saturday "until the war ends."
Location:
Main and Union Streets
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518-287-1771 or via email below.
Sponsored by: Peacemakers of Schoharie County |
| New Paltz: Vigil to stop violence in Gaza
(Peace / War) - Vigil to stop the killing in Gaza
Organizer's statement: "We realize that the US is funding this assault on Palestinian people, it is not in our name and we stand together to condemn the actions of both the US and Israel in Gaza."
Location:
New Paltz Plaza, in front of New Paltz Cinema
2 New Paltz Plaza
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 626-0682, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by:... more |
| Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A peace vigil every Saturday in front of the Post Office.
From the organizer: "Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials."
Location:
outside the Post Office
Broadway and Church Street
Saratoga... more |
| New Paltz: Women in Black peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A peace vigil occurring every Saturday.
From the organizers:
"Women in Black has been standing for an end to war and violence in all its forms for over 7 years. We wear black in resistance and mourning for all the senseless killing. We are silent because words cannot express the tragedy of war. Please join us. Men are welcome."
Location:
In front of the Elting Library
Corner of Main St and North Front Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions:
more |
| Nanuet: Weekly peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A weekly peace vigil every Saturday, focusing on the Iraq War. The group often holds large signs showing the death toll of U.S. soldiers and Iraq civilians, the billions spent on the war, and misinformation from the government.
The groups says the peaceful vigils promote the message "End the War NOW! Bring Troops Home NOW!"
Location:
NW corner of Rt 59 and N. Middletown Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact... more |
| - Sun, Jan 11th - |
| Albany: Meeting on singer payer healthcare
(Health / Care) - Meeting of a statewide grassroots coalition for single-payer health reform.
RSVP requested.
Cost: Free
Location:
Albany Medical College
43 New Scotland
Albany, NY 12210
(Park in the Blue Lot)
Map and directions to campus:
amc.edu...
Map within campus:
amc.edu...
Contact/RSVP: Via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Single Payer New York |
| Nationwide: MoveOn "Congressional Action Training Session"
(Politics) - Many local events based on a nationwide coordinated effort by MoveOn, to push President-elect Obama's "bold, progressive agenda through Congress."
From the organizers: "As President-elect Obama said on Election Night, his victory 'is only the chance for us to make the change we seek.' And that's where we come in. In Washington, powerful interests... lobbyists for oil companies, drug manufacturers, and HMOs... are lining up to block Obama's agenda. We've got to counter them and show Congress the... more |
| - Mon, Jan 12th - |
| Latham: Interfaith Alliance chapter meeting
(General / Misc) - People of Faith working for Justice in Public Policy, meeting on the second Monday of each month. All are invited to attend.
Committees working on issues:
Criminal justice
Exploitation
Violence
Electoral reform
Development and preservation
Location:
Latham Community Baptist Church
109 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact:... more |
| Guilderland: Weekly peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A weekly peace vigil each Monday, with participants holding signs and making a peaceful presence known.
Attendees are asked to bring their own signs.
From the organizers: "A dedicated group of people have been meeting every Monday during rush hour at the corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155. The positive response from commuters has been tremendous! Several new members have joined as a result of passing by our vigil."
Location:
Corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155 (New Karner Road)... more |
| Albany: Pine Hills Neighbors for Peace meeting
(Peace / War) - A regular meeting of this Albany peace group, occurring the second Monday of each month.
All are welcome.
From the group's web site: "The purpose of Pine Hills Neighbors for Peace is to promote world peace, to work to mobilize our neighbors to work for peace, to work to stop the War in Iraq and to prevent a US war with Iran, to create visible peace events in the greater Pine Hills area, and to involve young people in peace work. "
Location:
Friends Meeting House
727 Madison Ave.
Albany, NY 12208
Map... more |
| - Tue, Jan 13th - |
| Poughkeepsie: Spiritual progressive radio show - "Spiritually Speaking"
(General / Misc) - "A minister, a rabbi and a priest walk into a radio station..."
This show addresses issues of progressive spirituality, and airs every Tuesday on 91.3 FM, WVKR, the student-run independent radio station that broadcasts from Vassar College.
The show can be heard online via: http://www.wvkr.org
From the organizers: "A weekly talk show focusing on the religious left and the intersections between spirituality and the progressive... more |
| - Wed, Jan 14th - |
| Albany: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A vigil for peace every Wednesday in front of the State Capitol Building.
Messages from the organizer: The vigil opposes the US, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; urges dialog, not war, with Iran; supports human rights and international cooperation."
Location:
In front of State Capitol Building, East side
Eagle St and Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12207
Map and directions at:
more |
| Schodack: Peace vigil
(Peace / War) - A "silent, respectful" peace vigil every Wednesday.
From the organizers: "Please join your neighbors to support bringing the troops home and ending this war."
The vigil location is wheelchair accessible.
During the summer months of Daylight Saving Time, the vigil is from 4:30pm-5:30pm. During the winter months and Standard Time, the vigil is from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location:
Across from the new Schodack Town Hall, in front of Schodack Plaza
Columbia Turnpike (US 9 & 20) & Schuurman Road
Schodack / Castleton on... more |
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