UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, June 15, 7-8 pm Candidate Forum on New York Health Act and local savings for Rochester, Monroe County, and local school districts. We have three primary elections coming up in Western NY next week. What do the candidates think about the extraordinary local savings realized across New York if the bill passes - and how does that work, anyhow?? Come join our zoom forum to find out!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Wednesday, June 10, 6-8 pm Rochester for Energy Democracy Organizing Meeting We are continuing to work toward our long term goal of sustainable public power in Rochester and Monroe County - celebrating our rate hike win along the way! Join us as we continue to move the effort forward.
Sunday, June 14, 12:30-2:00 pm New Member + Volunteer Engagement Workshop (hybrid — on Zoom + in person at the Metro Justice office): We're excited to announce another Volunteer Engagement Workshop + New Member Orientation a bit early — this time for Sunday, June 14. Whether you're a longtime supporter, new member, or totally unfamiliar with our work this is your chance to get plugged in to what we do! So if you want to get involved in the fight for justice here in Rochester, this is a great way to jump in. RSVPs are encouraged.
DESKTOP ACTIONS
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Major Statewide Victory: NYS Legislature Passes the Responsible Data Center Development Act! In addition to a one-year pause on state permits for large-scale data centers, it includes labor standards provisions, rate-class reform, and renewable energy mandates for data center development. This is a massive first step in the fight against unchecked AI data center expansion that poses risks to our livelihoods, well-being, and our environment. Governor Hochul has yet to sign this bill; take one minute to send an email urging her to do so!
Call in TODAY OR TOMORROW to support bill A1967/S7190 - including the right of nursing home patients to choose to wear personal monitoring devices so they and their family can track their care. Call Assembly Speaker Heastie at 518-455-3791 and Senator Stewart Cousins at 518-455-2585.
ALLY ACTIONS
Tuesday, June 9, 5 pm Mass Rally at the Kenneth B Keating Federal Building, 100 State Street, to oppose construction of a detention center in downtown Rochester.
Wednesday, June 10, 6 pm 30 Church Street rm 125-B, Informational hearing with the Rochester City Planning Commission about the Zoning Alignment Project to update the Rochester city zoning code, which the Commission may vote on soon. The Zoning and Permitting Accountability Coalition is asking that the vote be delayed long enough for further work to be done to redress community harms done by past zoning, such as lack of green space and the oversaturation of exploitative uses in low-income areas (convenience stores, liquor stores, smoke shops, money transfer stations). All residents are invited to speak with no need to register ahead, but in order for comments to be placed on the record they must be received in writing at [email protected] by 4 pm on Tuesday.
Thursday, June 11, 12:30-1:30 pm Rochester Oasis class: Nursing Home or Assisted Community Living – What You Should Know Too often a difficult decision must be made quickly with little information or guidance when someone is about to be released from the hospital and needs rehabilitation or long-term care. Or someone currently in a nursing home is not receiving good care and wants to move. This class will address what to look for in making a decision beyond the lovely lobby and brochure. $15 for in-person class.
Wednesday, June 17, 7 pm - closing Skylark Fundraiser for immigrant neighbors in need, in person at Skylark Lounge, 40 S Union St, Rochester, NY 14607.
Saturday, June 20, 2 pm Freedom Park, 1170 Niagara Street in Buffalo: Join the Trade Justice Education Fund in a Cross-Border Rally (Buffalo and Fort Erie) to Reject attempts to pit working people in the U.S., Mexico and Canada against one another in an ongoing race-to-the-bottom; Demonstrate that communities across North America have shared interests, including good-paying jobs, a healthy environment, sovereignty and more; and Demand that governments prioritize the needs of people and communities ahead of the power and profits of greedy corporations.