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Events
Upcoming Events
Washington D.C. Rally for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The NYCLU’s going to Washington to fight for immigration reform.
Get on the bus!
Our broken immigration system has led to a civil rights and liberties crisis in New York and across the country. The NYCLU and our allies are mobilizing in Washington, D.C. to ensure that President Obama and Congress pass comprehensive immigration reform this year that protects everybody’s rights. Thousands of people will be there. Will you?
Buses will be leaving from across New York State for this historic march. See the information below to find bus information for your local area or click here to see all departure points.
Central New York (Syracuse)
Bus Departs: 6 a.m. Sunday, March 21
Bus Returns: 12 a.m. Monday, March 22
Location: 404 Oak St. in Syracuse (1 block south of James Street at the office building for SEIU Local 1199 & the AFL-CIO)
Cost: Sliding scale $15 - $20 (Scholarships available)
Contact: Barrie Gewanter, NYCLU Central New York Chapter Director: bgewanter@nyclu.org or 315.471.2821
Past Events
Banned Book Read-a-Thon in Syracuse
Wednesday, September 30
Join us at the Banned Book Read-a-Thon on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in the Galleries of the Central Onondaga County Public Library in Downtown Syracuse.
The reading runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. featuring a keynote address by Sondra Sones, author of four acclaimed novels.
Established by the American Library Association in 1982, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to express ideas and opinions, even if they are unorthodox or unpopular. It highlights the importance of ensuring that controversial viewpoints are available to anyone who wishes to study them.
For more information, call 315-435-1938 or e-mail gmcox@onlib.org.
16th Annual Student and Faculty Banned Book Reading at Utica College
Wednesday, September 30
Come honor Banned Books Week on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Utica College's annual banned book reading marathon.
Established by the American Library Association in 1982, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to express ideas and opinions, even if they are unorthodox or unpopular. It highlights the importance of ensuring that controversial viewpoints are available to anyone who wishes to study them.
The reading runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Strebel Student Center. For more information, e-mail klandon@utica.edu.
Dirty Words and Dangerous Ideas: Selected Readings from Banned and Challenged Books -- Auburn Event
Friday, October 2
Join the NYCLU's Central New York Chapter in celebrating the freedom to read on Friday, Oct. 2 at a reading of banned and challenged books at the Unitarian Church of Auburn.
Established by the American Library Association in 1982, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to express ideas and opinions, even if they are unorthodox or unpopular. It highlights the importance of ensuring that controversial viewpoints are available to anyone who wishes to study them.
The reading runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, which is located at 607 N. Seward Ave.
For more information, please contact the chapter at 315-471-2821.
Dirty Words and Dangerous Ideas: Selected Reading from Banned and Challenged Books -- Syracuse Event
Saturday, October 3
Join the NYCLU's Central New York Chapter in celebrating the freedom to read on Saturday, Oct. 3 at a reading of banned and challenged books in Syracuse.
Established by the American Library Association in 1982, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to express ideas and opinions, even if they are unorthodox or unpopular. It highlights the importance of ensuring that controversial viewpoints are available to anyone who wishes to study them.
The reading runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sugar Pearl Espresso Bar and Lounge, located at 600 Burnett Ave.
For more information, please contact the chapter at 315-471-2821.
Annual Meeting
The Central New York Chapter’s annual meeting and potluck dinner took place on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Annual Spring Dinner and Kharas Award Presentation, June 25, 2009