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Annandale: 6th annual international "Israeli Apartheid Week" 
Category : General / Misc
A series of educational and action events critical of Israel's policies toward Palestinians.
Proposed partial schedule:
March 3: Participants in the recent Gaza Freedom March will speak about their experiences: activistresource.org...
March 4: "National Day to Defend Education" with the Radical Students Union
March 6: Video conference with "Palestinian victims of Israeli ethnic cleansing" (tentative)
March 7: A workshop on nonviolent action
March 9: The "Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions Movement"
March 10: Speaker Norman Finkelstein, a political...
5:00pm Newburgh: Speakers on the New York State prison system
Category : Crime / Punishment
A critical analysis of the New York State prison system.
Speakers include:
Diana Ortiz, community liaison at Exodus Transitional Community
Felipe Vargas, Doe Fund's director of programs
Joseph Hayden, founder of All Things Harlem
The event begins with an optional potluck at 5:00pm, followed by the meeting at 6:00pm.
The location is wheelchair accessible. CLASP returns to its regular meeting place at New Paltz in April.
Cost: Free.
Location:
Hall on 4th floor
280 Broadway (at Rt 9W, next to courthouse)
Newburgh, NY 12550
Map and directions:
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Annandale: 6th annual international "Israeli Apartheid Week"
Category : General / Misc
A series of educational and action events critical of Israel's policies toward Palestinians.
Proposed partial schedule:
March 3: Participants in the recent Gaza Freedom March will speak about their experiences: activistresource.org...
March 4: "National Day to Defend Education" with the Radical Students Union
March 6: Video conference with "Palestinian victims of Israeli ethnic cleansing" (tentative)
March 7: A workshop on nonviolent action
March 9: The "Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions Movement"
March 10: Speaker Norman Finkelstein, a political...
9:00am - 10:30am Latham: Interfaith Alliance chapter meeting
Category : 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: 518-783-7769 or via email address below.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Alliance of NYS, Capital District chapter.
4:00pm - 5:30pm Albany: Peace demonstration on International Women's Day
Category : Peace / War
"Meet Women on the Bridge"
Women Against War will be gathering on the Henry Johnson Bridge to demonstrate for peace and protest the high cost of war for women and children, who they say "... make up about 75% of the civilian victims of wars."
The Albany event is part of a global series of "Meet Women on the Bridge" events organized by Women for Women International.
Location:
Henry Johnson Boulevard Bridge, Central Avenue end
Central Ave and Henry Johnson Boulevard
Albany, NY 12210
Map and directions:
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....
5:45pm - 8:00pm New Paltz: Forum on the future of gas drilling in the state
Category : Environment
Includes panel with Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), NYC Councilman James Gennaro, DEC and gas industry representatives. Closing keynote speach by U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey.
Cost: Free.
Location:
Lecture Center, room 100
SUNY Campus
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions to and within campus:
newpaltz.edu...
Contact: Paul McGinniss at the below email address, or 845 626-2999.
Sponsored by: Schein Media and SUNY New Paltz Environmental Task Force.
7:00pm - 8:30pm Albany: Meeting and organizing - "Justice for Immigrants"
Category : Human Rights
A local chapter of the faith-based New Sanctuary Movement group gathers on the 2nd Monday of each month in support of 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: Free.
Location:
Emmaus House
45 Trinity Place
Albany, NY 12202
Map and...
7:00pm New Paltz: Pax Christi peace and justice meeting
Category : Peace / War
A regular meeting of the peace and justice group Hudson Valley Pax Christi, every 2nd Monday of the month.
Location:
St Joseph's Church
34 South Chestnut St (Rt 208)
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: via the email address below.
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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Annandale: 6th annual international "Israeli Apartheid Week"
Category : General / Misc
A series of educational and action events critical of Israel's policies toward Palestinians.
Proposed partial schedule:
March 3: Participants in the recent Gaza Freedom March will speak about their experiences: activistresource.org...
March 4: "National Day to Defend Education" with the Radical Students Union
March 6: Video conference with "Palestinian victims of Israeli ethnic cleansing" (tentative)
March 7: A workshop on nonviolent action
March 9: The "Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions Movement"
March 10: Speaker Norman Finkelstein, a political...
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...
6:00pm NYC: Protest against fundraisier for the Israeli occupation
Category : Peace / War
A protest and march against the $1,000-a-plate fundraising dinner for the Israeli Occupation Forces. Appearing at the event will be Chief of the Israeli Defense Force General Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, whom the protestors describe as a war criminal.
Demonstrators will meet at 53rd St and Lexington Ave at 5:00pm, and march to the Waldorf Astoria for the rally at 6:00pm.
Signs will be provided. Participants are asked to wear something black.
Gathering Location:
53rd St and Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10022
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Protest...
7:00pm Albany: Meeting on climate action
Category : Energy
"Climate Action - Next Steps"
A meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The goal is to plan continued steps and community outreach, spreading the word about energy system change on both a local and global level.
Cost: Free.
Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany
405 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518 466-9339, or via the email address below.
Sponsored...
7:00pm - 9:00pm Yonkers: Documentary - "Rethink Afghanistan" with discussion
Category : Peace / War
"Rethink Afghanistan" (2009, dir Robert Greenwald, 75 mins, RethinkAfghanistan.com... )
October 2009 marked 8 years of US-led war in Afghanistan. In his new film, progressive filmmaker Robert Greenwald examines the US escalating military presence in the country. Greenwald combines footage from his own trip to Afghanistan, with interviews with key experts from Afghanistan, the U.S., and Russia centering on the critical issues of military escalation, its effect on Pakistan and the surrounding region, the cost of war, civilian casualties, the spreading of terrorism, the lack...
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Annandale: 6th annual international "Israeli Apartheid Week"
Category : General / Misc
A series of educational and action events critical of Israel's policies toward Palestinians.
Proposed partial schedule:
March 3: Participants in the recent Gaza Freedom March will speak about their experiences: activistresource.org...
March 4: "National Day to Defend Education" with the Radical Students Union
March 6: Video conference with "Palestinian victims of Israeli ethnic cleansing" (tentative)
March 7: A workshop on nonviolent action
March 9: The "Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions Movement"
March 10: Speaker Norman Finkelstein, a political...
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: Rally to support fired Holiday Inn Express workers
Category : Labor
A rally every Wednesday to protest Holiday Inn Express, after the hotel apparently broke their January 2010 settlement agreement with fired workers and the National Labor Relations Board. The original four month long strike, beginning in fall 2009, stemmed from the hotel allegedly firing workers for attempting to join a union, and subsequently impeding the worker's rights, and breaking a multitude of labor laws.
The organizers plans to hold the renewed rally "...'til the workers get justice."
See the main web link below for the union's account of the full story.
Location:
Holiday Inn Express driveway
400 Old Loudon...
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.
6:00pm - 8:30pm Albany: Alliance for Democracy meeting to addressing corporate money in politics
Category : Fair Elections
The Alliance for Democracy was founded in 1995 to "free people from the corporate domination of politics......" The Albany chapter of the group had been on hiatus since 2008, and has now renewed its mandate on the heels of the recent Supreme Court decision allowing corporations unlimited campaign funding. Info on this landmark case, "Citizens United vs Federal Election Commission", is available here: en.wikipedia.org...
The meeting will discuss further plans to "make elections safe from corporate and private interest...
7:00pm - 9:00pm New Paltz: Presentation on "Women of Color in the Media"
Category : General / Misc
A presentation by Sofia Quintero, author, activist and independent film maker. Quintero is the author of Divas Don't Yield and the co-founder of Chica Luna Productions in New York City. She also writes hip-hop fiction under the name pen name "Black Artemis."
Cost: Free.
Location:
Lecture Center 100
SUNY Campus
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions:
newpaltz.edu...
Sponsored by: the student group Community Roots.
7:15pm Purchase: Seminar on understanding and coping with climate change
Category : Environment
"Understanding and Combating Climate Change and Its Crippling Consequences"
Part of a series of Wednesday events will take place March 3, 10, 24, and 31. This session focuses on creating a zero waste society and a green economy.
Speakers include
Cecil Corbin-Mark, WEACT
Shabazz Jackson and Josephine Papagni of Greenway Environmental Services of Dutchess County
John Cronin of Pace University Environmental Center
Mannajo Greene of Hudson River Clearwater
Ross Gould of Environmental Advocates of N.Y.
Cost: Free.
Location:
Reid Castle
Manhattanville College
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY 10577
Map...
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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.
6:00pm - 9:00pm Albany: Solidarity Committee meeting
Category : Labor
The Solidarity Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. All are 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.
7:00pm - 8:30pm Woodstock: Meeting of "Middle East Crisis Response"
Category : 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
7:30pm - 9:00pm NYC: Open discussion and celebration of women's rights activist and socialist Clara Zetkin
Category : Gender / Sexuality
"Clara Zetkin: Fiery Agitator for Women's Rights and Socialist Revolution"
A "lively discussion" of this German socialist of 100 years ago, and the relevance of her vision in today's activism.
Zetkin was the mother of International Women's Day, which was mobilized through fiery speeches against war, fascism and U.S. Jim Crow laws. She campaigned for women to have equal pay on the job, the right to divorce, and the right to have an abortion.
A dinner featuring Caribbean fare will be served at 7:00pm for a $9.00 donation.
Childcare will be provided.
Cost: Meeting is free. Dinner at 7:00pm with a $9 donation.
Location:
Freedom...
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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Statewide: Sierra Club environmental lobby day at local state rep offices
Category : Environment
Environmental laws and initiative are slated to be severely affects as New York State lawmakers attempt to close the 8.2 billion dollar budget deficit. Governor Patterson is proposing to disproportionately slash environmental funding, close dozens of parks state wide, and advance a very controversial natural gas drilling plan that the Sierra Club says will, ""devastate both our environment and our renewable energy future. Please take a few hours on Friday, March 12, to make a difference for NY's environment."
Local Sierra Club and other environmentally-conscious volunteers will lobby state representatives in their home offices. ...
5:00pm - 6:00pm Poughkeepsie: "Real Majority Project" call-in radio show
Category : General / Misc
A progressive call-in talk show every Friday night on 91.3 FM WVKR, Vassar College Radio - http://www.WVKR.org - The show has aired since 2000, formerly on Sunday nights.
The on-air call-in number is 845 437-7178. People of all political leanings are invited to participate on the air and be part of the live show.
The program is hosted by Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner (Clinton and Rhinebeck), with co-hosting by local noted peace activist Rich Carlson. Tyner is also the Environmental Committee Chair for the Legislature and cofounder of the Real Majority Project.
Past in-studio...
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Nationwide: National "Coffee Party Day" to promote cooperation in government
Category : General / Misc
The new Coffee Party Movement, in contrast to the recent "Tea Parties," intends to gives voice to Americans who wish to see cooperation in government.
From the organizers: "We recognize that the federal government is not the enemy of the people, but the expression of our collective will, and that we must participate in the democratic process in order to address the challenges that we face as Americans. As voters and grassroots volunteers, we will support leaders who work toward positive solutions, and hold accountable those who obstruct them."
March 13th is the kickoff day of the new movement, and hundreds of Coffee...
9:00am - 11:00am Red Hook: "Coffee Party" for cooperation in government
Category : General / Misc
The new Coffee Party Movement, in contrast to the recent "Tea Parties," intends to gives voice to Americans who wish to see cooperation in government.
From the organizers: "Join us to help launch the Coffee Party Movement in our area. It's an alternative to the Tea Party movement for people interested in promoting a culture of respectful civic engagement that is focused on finding common ground and solutions to our problems. The movement tends to be somewhat left leaning, but all are invited. We aim to be an inclusive group. If you support this approach, or if you're just curious to see if we can really pull this off...
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 - 9:30pm Mt Kisco: Documentary - "The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil" - with discussion
Category : Economics / Poverty
(2006, dir Faith Morgan, 53 min, PowerOfCommunity.org... )
A documentary by Faith Morgan and Pat Murphy, inspired by their trip to Cuba through Global Exchange in August, 2003. After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990, Cuba underwent the loss of over half of its oil imports, 80 percent of its foods, and yet survived. The couple wanted to see for themselves how Cuba had done this.
The Soviet Union's break in its relationship with Cuba caused the loss of more than 50% of its oil imports, much of its food and 85% of its trade economy. To revive its economy Cuba switched to permaculture,...
7:00pm - 8:30pm Poughkeepsie: Documentary on peace walker - "Peace Pilgrim"
Category : Peace / War
"Peace Pilgrim: A Modern Sage Who Walked Her Talk" ( 2002, writer Sharon Janis, 60 min, http://PeacePilgrim.org )
A film about a woman who walked 25,000 miles around the US to promote peace. Her vow was, "I shall remain a wanderer until mankind has learned the way of peace, walking until given shelter and fasting until given food."
The Peace Pilgrim crisscrossed the United States on foot from 1953 until her death on the road in 1981, carrying nothing but her peace message and what fit in the pockets of her blue tunic. Her internationally known book "Steps to Inner...
7:00pm White Plains: Documentary on hardships of war for American poor, and civilian victims abroad - "Silent Screams" - with filmmaker
Category : Peace / War
"Silent Screams" (2009, dir Karla Hansen, 35 mins)
A film tying the plight of civilian victims abroad, with the hardships of Americans whose vital needs remain unmet as a result of America's increasing military spending.
Karla Hansen, a Des Moines area activist and social worker, made the film after she and her husband visited Iran in spring of 2009. Hansen was the first American ever to visit some of the Kurdish villages they traveled to in northeast Iran.
From the organizers: "Silent Screams deftly interweaves the lives of Iranian, Afghani and Pakistani villagers with those of America's forgotten poor. In 35 minutes,...
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