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1:00pm - 2:30pm Albany: Rally - "Improved Medicare for All" 
Category : Health / Care
"Albany: Letting you know...Medicare for All"
A gathering of health care reform supporter, carrying banners, balloons and signs.
From the organizers: "... let our president and our neighbors know that we have a solution to the Healthcare crisis in the US - Improved Medicare for All. On Valentine's Day we often exchange flowers and chocolates as an expression of love. We call on the president and Congress to open up their hearts and solve this crisis once and for all by giving the American people Improved Medicare for All."
For more information on Physicians for a National Health Program see
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5:00pm - 6:00pm Delmar: Weekly peace vigil
Category : 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 and information - something they rarely see in the media. Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras....
6:00pm Rosendale: Documentary on Haitian women as a global force - "Poto Mitan" plus report back on local aid effort
Category : General / Misc
"Poto Mitan: Haitian Women, Pillars of the Global Economy" (2009, dirs Renee Bergan and Mark Schuller, 50 mins, PotoMitan.net... )
The documentary "Poto Mitan," which has been called "a testimony to the courage, resilience and determination of Haitian women," will be shown at the Rosendale Theater, 408 Main St., starting at 6 p.m.
Told through lives of five Haitian women workers, this documentary gives the global economy a human face. Each woman's personal story explains how American-led "neoliberal" globalization has a gendered slant, and how it impacts Haiti via inhumane...
7:00pm - 9:00pm Albany: Meeting of Veterans For Peace
Category : Peace / War
Veterans for Peace meets on the third Mondays of each month.
All interested parties are invited to attend.
Cost: Free.
Location:
Ann Wilson Lounge, 4th floor
Veteran's Administration Hospital
113 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518 312-6442, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Veterans for Peace, a national organization founded in 1985 of men and women veterans of all eras and duty...
10:00pm - 11:00pm Wappingers Falls: Cable TV program on factory farming
Category : Agriculture / Food
"Undercover TV"
A series on agriculture, food, and animal cruelty; broadcasting on Wappingers Falls Cablevision channel 21, every Thursday, 9-10pm and every Monday 10-11pm.
The weekly broadcasts are showings of DVDs about the meat industry, from treatment of animals to the food on our plates, and possibly includes pieces on the fur industry. They are filmed by undercover video cameras from across the US.
Each show does have credits if viewers want to get in touch with the producers. In Defense of Animals is the organization supporting this effort.
Warning: Each video depicts graphic violence towards animals.
Contact:...
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12:00pm - 1:00pm Saratoga Springs: Immigration reform rally at office of Rep Murphy
Category : Human Rights
The time for comprehensive, common-sense, compassionate immigration reform is now.
Reform Immigration for America is kicking off their state-wide tour of New York to draw attention to this issue. Participants will greet the caravan as it arrives in Saratoga Springs in front of Congressman Scott Murphy's office on Broadway. Several immigrants have been asked to speak, and Congressman Murphy has been asked to send someone from his staff to represent him.
In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors. Participants should still come to the Congressman's office to find out the alternate location.
From the organizers:...
5:00pm - 6:00pm Poughkeepsie: Spiritual progressive radio show - "Spiritually Speaking" on 91.3 FM WVKR
Category : 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 also be heard live 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 political impulse. The show explores the sources of our values, courage, vision, and love and the ways in which we strive to nurture...
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11:00am - 1:00pm Albany: Rallies and march for health care - "Take it to the Streets"
Category : Health / Care
MoveOn and Citizen Action are organizing people from New York State to call on Congress to push for a significant health care bill. It begins with a rally at 11:00am at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, followed by a march to an action outside the insurance industry facility of NY Health Plan Association.
From the organizers: "... We call for Congress to pass health care reform and pursue a progressive agenda... [to] finish the job and call attention to our enemies in this fight: big insurance. Our entire progressive agenda is in jeopardy if health care reform fails."
Part of hundreds of rallies happening across the...
12:00pm - 1:00pm Albany: Peace vigil
Category : 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 by: Albany Friends and Peace Action.
4:00pm - 6:00pm Latham: CANCELED - Rally and picket of anti-union practices at Holiday Inn Express
Category : Labor
The workers and hotel management have reached a settlement, and this action is over. This listing remains for posterity because there are still many web links leading to it.
Every Wednesday, demonstrators picketed in solidarity with striking workers at the Holiday Inn Express in Latham.
Background from the organizers:: "Workers at the Holiday Inn Express got tired of poverty wages, unaffordable healthcare, and bad management. They joined with Workers United local 471 to form a union at this hotel, owned by Jim Morrell. Within 24 hours hotel management fired 3 workers on the organizing committee and fired another not...
4:00pm - 5:00pm Schodack: Peace vigil
Category : 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
265 Schuurman Road (at Columbia Turnpike/US9/US20)
Schodack / Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033
Map and directions:
5:00pm - 6:00pm Rhinebeck: Peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
A one-hour vigil for peace every Wednesday.
All are welcome. Local high school students often attend.
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 or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Red Hook for Peace and Justice, and Dutchess Peace.
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5:00pm - 6:00pm Poughkeepsie: "Activist Radio" on WVKR 91.3 FM
Category : 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, which also has past shows for download and listening.
Contact: Fred Nagel at the below email address, or 845 876-7906
Sponsored by: Dutchess Greens, Dutchess Peace.
9:00pm - 10:00pm Wappingers Falls: Cable TV program on factory farming
Category : Agriculture / Food
"Undercover TV"
A series on agriculture, food, and animal cruelty; broadcasting on Wappingers Falls Cablevision channel 21, every Thursday, 9-10pm and every Monday 10-11pm.
The weekly broadcasts are showings of DVDs about the meat industry, from treatment of animals to the food on our plates, and possibly includes pieces on the fur industry. They are filmed by undercover video cameras from across the US.
Each show does have credits if viewers want to get in touch with the producers. In Defense of Animals is the organization supporting this effort.
Warning: Each video depicts graphic violence towards animals.
Contact:...
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5:30pm - 9:00pm Albany: Reception of Afghan photo exhibit, with kickoff of Afghan well fundraising project
Category : Peace / War
"Afghanistan Revisited: Photographs Taken In Afghanistan"
An opening for an exhibit of photos taken in September and October of 2009 by Women Against War member Connie Frisbee Houde.
The exhibition lasts from February 7th through February 28th, with gallery hours 9:00am-4:00pm (Sun 9:00am-noon).
A sample of the photographs is available at http://www.globalphotographer.wordpress.com
The even is also a kick off for Women Against War's Afghan Well Fundraising Project.
Cost: Free.
Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Society...
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12:00pm - 1:00pm Chatham: Peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
A weekly Saturday vigil to protest the wars the U.S. is waging against Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The group also wants the Bush Administration to be prosecuted for war crimes.
From the organizers: "We advocate non-violent solutions to the world's problems and support human rights everywhere."
Location:
Chatham Green (next to the railroad station)
5 Depot Square
Chatham, NY 12307
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518 766-2992, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: The Chatham Peace Initiative
12:00pm - 1:00pm Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
Category : 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 Springs, NY 12866
Map and directions:
12:00pm - 2:00pm Wappingers Falls: Weekly peace and climate change vigil
Category : General / Misc
A long standing peace vigil, now with a climate change aspect, happening every Saturday. Pete Seeger attends when he can.
Organizer's statement: "There is no Planet B, but a better world is possible."
Location:
On the grassy knoll
Intersection of Routes 9 & 9D
(near the South Hills Mall, at the "West Main St" sign)
Wappingers Falls, NY 12601
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 632-1552, or via the email address below.
12:30pm - 1:30pm New Paltz: Women in Black peace vigil
Category : 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 8 years. We wear black in resistance and mourning for all the senseless killing. We are also calling for a progressive agenda that provides green jobs, universal health care, and in general, policies that benefit the people and not special interests. We are silent for the last ten minutes. Please join us."
Men are welcome to the vigil.
Location:
In front of the Elting Library
Corner of Main St and North Front Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions:
7:00pm Mount Kisco: Documentary - "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream"
Category : General / Misc
"The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream" (2004, 78 min, dir. Gregory Greene, endofsuburbia.com... )
A documentary about the lack of sustainability of the American suburbs and general way-of-life, and the implications as oil becomes increasingly scarce.
"We're literally stuck up a cul-de-sac, in a cement SUV without a fill-up." --James Howard Kunstler
From the film's web site: "The consequences of inaction in the face of global crisis are enormous. What does Peak Oil mean for North America? As energy prices skyrocket in...
7:00pm - 9:30pm NYC: Black History commemoration with panel on "The Myth of a Post-Racial Society"
Category : Race Issues
Throughout Barack Obama's campaign for president, social commentators promoted the idea that the U.S. had become colorblind by embracing his candidacy. The organizers suggest that there is "... some question whether colorblindness and race neutrality are achievable, or even desirable, goals in this country."
Panelists will tackle how today's supposed "post-racial" society measures up to the reality of poor and working people's lives, 60 years after the Black civil rights movement. Scheduled to speak are Norma Abdulah, a retired school teacher and longtime Harlem civil rights leader; Kenyon Farrow, from Queers for Economic...
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