Third Act Upstate New York
@thirdactupstateny.bsky.social
We are a community of elders throughout Upstate New York using our life experiences and resources to safeguard the climate and uplift democracy. Learn more about us at: https://thirdact.org/upstate-ny/
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The Deadline Hochul website is live! Save the date--April 18 in Albany--and find out how you can help:
--See the list of sponsors
--Sign up for the Mobilizing Committee
--Make the pledge to march in Albany
--Watch the video of the Mobilization Launch Call on December 15
www.deadlinehochul.org
--See the list of sponsors
--Sign up for the Mobilizing Committee
--Make the pledge to march in Albany
--Watch the video of the Mobilization Launch Call on December 15
www.deadlinehochul.org
Indivisible ADK/Saratoga Meeting: Focus on NY Climate Action in 2026
1/25, 2:00-4:00
Michael Richardson, @thirdactorg.bsky.social Campaigns Director, will speak on renewable energy, 2026 NYS climate bills, & the April 18 rally.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblea...
@indivisible-adk.bsky.social
1/25, 2:00-4:00
Michael Richardson, @thirdactorg.bsky.social Campaigns Director, will speak on renewable energy, 2026 NYS climate bills, & the April 18 rally.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblea...
@indivisible-adk.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Indivisible ADK/Saratoga Meeting: Focus on NY Climate Action in 2026
1/25, 2:00-4:00
Michael Richardson, @thirdactorg.bsky.social Campaigns Director, will speak on renewable energy, 2026 NYS climate bills, & the April 18 rally.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblea...
@indivisible-adk.bsky.social
1/25, 2:00-4:00
Michael Richardson, @thirdactorg.bsky.social Campaigns Director, will speak on renewable energy, 2026 NYS climate bills, & the April 18 rally.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblea...
@indivisible-adk.bsky.social
Welcome to our new Co-Facilitator Maggie Reilly!
Maggie replaces founding co-facilitator Michael Richardson, who is now Third Act's new Campaigns Director.
Congratulations, Michael!
See the announcement: thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...
@thirdactorg.bsky.social
@indivisiblemv.bsky.social
Maggie replaces founding co-facilitator Michael Richardson, who is now Third Act's new Campaigns Director.
Congratulations, Michael!
See the announcement: thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...
@thirdactorg.bsky.social
@indivisiblemv.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Welcome to our new Co-Facilitator Maggie Reilly!
Maggie replaces founding co-facilitator Michael Richardson, who is now Third Act's new Campaigns Director.
Congratulations, Michael!
See the announcement: thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...
@thirdactorg.bsky.social
@indivisiblemv.bsky.social
Maggie replaces founding co-facilitator Michael Richardson, who is now Third Act's new Campaigns Director.
Congratulations, Michael!
See the announcement: thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...
@thirdactorg.bsky.social
@indivisiblemv.bsky.social
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I was struck by Hochul’s flopped attempt to make nuke development into applause lines at her big speech.
Other pols know about accidents, radioactive waste. While they probably don’t know the cost overruns & expense of it, they’re skeptical of utopian-sounding schemes.
gothamist.com/news/climate...
Other pols know about accidents, radioactive waste. While they probably don’t know the cost overruns & expense of it, they’re skeptical of utopian-sounding schemes.
gothamist.com/news/climate...
Climate activists find little comfort in Gov. Hochul’s State of the State message
The Democrat’s address emphasized nuclear with smaller goals for new renewable energy.
gothamist.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I was struck by Hochul’s flopped attempt to make nuke development into applause lines at her big speech.
Other pols know about accidents, radioactive waste. While they probably don’t know the cost overruns & expense of it, they’re skeptical of utopian-sounding schemes.
gothamist.com/news/climate...
Other pols know about accidents, radioactive waste. While they probably don’t know the cost overruns & expense of it, they’re skeptical of utopian-sounding schemes.
gothamist.com/news/climate...
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Great story by @mariagallucci.bsky.social on how Trump forcing all Department of Interior reviews of clean energy projects to get personal approval from DOI Secretary Doug Burgum has stifled 22GW of development in the midst of an energy crisis:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky
22GW of renewables thwarted or in limbo under Trump ‘blockade’
An Interior Department memo is hampering wind and solar on public lands. It’s one of many federal actions slowing the build-out of cheap, clean energy.
www.canarymedia.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Great story by @mariagallucci.bsky.social on how Trump forcing all Department of Interior reviews of clean energy projects to get personal approval from DOI Secretary Doug Burgum has stifled 22GW of development in the midst of an energy crisis:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky
Watch for information on the SUNNY Act supporting balcony or plug-in solar in NYS.
"...there are now bills in more than a dozen state legislatures to fully legalize plug-in solar."
@lizkrueger.bsky.social
@emilyassembly.bsky.social
"...there are now bills in more than a dozen state legislatures to fully legalize plug-in solar."
@lizkrueger.bsky.social
@emilyassembly.bsky.social
Solar as Solidarity
It's not just for saving planets any more
billmckibben.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Watch for information on the SUNNY Act supporting balcony or plug-in solar in NYS.
"...there are now bills in more than a dozen state legislatures to fully legalize plug-in solar."
@lizkrueger.bsky.social
@emilyassembly.bsky.social
"...there are now bills in more than a dozen state legislatures to fully legalize plug-in solar."
@lizkrueger.bsky.social
@emilyassembly.bsky.social
Better Banking Action Hour
1/22 7:00 PM ET
Presented by @greenamerica.org
Fight the climate crisis & build your community by moving your money from megabanks financing fossil fuels to community development or minority depository banks or credit unions.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
1/22 7:00 PM ET
Presented by @greenamerica.org
Fight the climate crisis & build your community by moving your money from megabanks financing fossil fuels to community development or minority depository banks or credit unions.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Better Banking Action Hour
1/22 7:00 PM ET
Presented by @greenamerica.org
Fight the climate crisis & build your community by moving your money from megabanks financing fossil fuels to community development or minority depository banks or credit unions.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
1/22 7:00 PM ET
Presented by @greenamerica.org
Fight the climate crisis & build your community by moving your money from megabanks financing fossil fuels to community development or minority depository banks or credit unions.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Join me on January 29th from 6-8pm CET (12-2pm EST) for @climaterealityproject.org's "The Climate Reality Check: Exposing Misinformation, Disinformation and Greenwashing" webinar online via zoom.
Follow this link for registration: climatereality.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Follow this link for registration: climatereality.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Join me on January 29th from 6-8pm CET (12-2pm EST) for @climaterealityproject.org's "The Climate Reality Check: Exposing Misinformation, Disinformation and Greenwashing" webinar online via zoom.
Follow this link for registration: climatereality.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Follow this link for registration: climatereality.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Veterans and Labor Working Together to Save the V.A. Webinar
January 20, 7:30 PM ET
Hosted by Third Act Union, Veterans for Peace, About Face, and Labor and Veterans for Sensible Priorities.
For more information and to register: actionnetwork.org/events/veter...
January 20, 7:30 PM ET
Hosted by Third Act Union, Veterans for Peace, About Face, and Labor and Veterans for Sensible Priorities.
For more information and to register: actionnetwork.org/events/veter...
January 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Veterans and Labor Working Together to Save the V.A. Webinar
January 20, 7:30 PM ET
Hosted by Third Act Union, Veterans for Peace, About Face, and Labor and Veterans for Sensible Priorities.
For more information and to register: actionnetwork.org/events/veter...
January 20, 7:30 PM ET
Hosted by Third Act Union, Veterans for Peace, About Face, and Labor and Veterans for Sensible Priorities.
For more information and to register: actionnetwork.org/events/veter...
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TODAY: We’re teaming up with @aclu.org, @moveon.org, @publiccitizen.bsky.social, and more friends for a call-in day to drive as many calls to Congress as possible.
Join us to demand our elected officials use the upcoming Homeland Security funding bill to get ICE Out For Good.
Join us to demand our elected officials use the upcoming Homeland Security funding bill to get ICE Out For Good.
The regime shot Renee Nicole Good and then labeled her a domestic terrorist.
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
January 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
TODAY: We’re teaming up with @aclu.org, @moveon.org, @publiccitizen.bsky.social, and more friends for a call-in day to drive as many calls to Congress as possible.
Join us to demand our elected officials use the upcoming Homeland Security funding bill to get ICE Out For Good.
Join us to demand our elected officials use the upcoming Homeland Security funding bill to get ICE Out For Good.
"...the nuclear fight will likely be won by the side that convinces the public it represents affordability. The pro-renewable @publicpowerny.bsky.social this week blasted Hochul’s agenda as an 'anti-affordability plan that will send already unaffordable utility bills skyrocketing'..."
On Energy and Climate, Hochul Goes Nuclear: State of the State 2026
Hochul outlined a slew of proposals on Tuesday to curb energy bills and clean up the grid, but her push for a nuclear energy renaissance looms over them…
nysfocus.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:39 PM
"...the nuclear fight will likely be won by the side that convinces the public it represents affordability. The pro-renewable @publicpowerny.bsky.social this week blasted Hochul’s agenda as an 'anti-affordability plan that will send already unaffordable utility bills skyrocketing'..."
Study conducted for the Coalition for Community Solar Access concludes:
"increasing distributed solar capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2035—paired with additional distributed storage—would reduce average residential electricity bills by $87 per year for upstate customers and $46 per year downstate..."
"increasing distributed solar capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2035—paired with additional distributed storage—would reduce average residential electricity bills by $87 per year for upstate customers and $46 per year downstate..."
New Study Finds Distributed Solar and Storage Could Save New Yorkers Nearly $1 Billion a Year, Cut Energy Bills Statewide | Coalition for Community Solar Access
[…]
communitysolaraccess.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Study conducted for the Coalition for Community Solar Access concludes:
"increasing distributed solar capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2035—paired with additional distributed storage—would reduce average residential electricity bills by $87 per year for upstate customers and $46 per year downstate..."
"increasing distributed solar capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2035—paired with additional distributed storage—would reduce average residential electricity bills by $87 per year for upstate customers and $46 per year downstate..."
More affordability, Governor?
NY’s nuclear plants want billions more in subsidies. Are state officials in a position to say no?
Nuclear reactors in Oswego and Wayne counties supply one-fifth of New York's electricity.
www.syracuse.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
More affordability, Governor?
What happened to affordability, Governor?
@publicpowerny.bsky.social:
“If a governor wanted to make it as hard for New Yorkers’ to afford our energy bills as possible, their plan would look like Kathy Hochul’s,” the group said in a statement.
www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/01/13/c...
@publicpowerny.bsky.social:
“If a governor wanted to make it as hard for New Yorkers’ to afford our energy bills as possible, their plan would look like Kathy Hochul’s,” the group said in a statement.
www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/01/13/c...
Critics warn nuclear plan will raise bills | Fingerlakes1.com
Energy advocates are warning that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s latest push toward nuclear power could drive New Yorkers’ energy bills sharply higher. The governor is expected to direct the state to plan for 5 ...
www.fingerlakes1.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
What happened to affordability, Governor?
@publicpowerny.bsky.social:
“If a governor wanted to make it as hard for New Yorkers’ to afford our energy bills as possible, their plan would look like Kathy Hochul’s,” the group said in a statement.
www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/01/13/c...
@publicpowerny.bsky.social:
“If a governor wanted to make it as hard for New Yorkers’ to afford our energy bills as possible, their plan would look like Kathy Hochul’s,” the group said in a statement.
www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/01/13/c...
Hudson Mohawk Magazine, "Climate Activists Protest Hochul's Retreat at State of the State", with speakers including:
@frackaction.bsky.social
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
@citizenactionny.org
@foodandwater.bsky.social
@ssteingraber1.bsky.social
soundcloud.com/mediasanctua...
@frackaction.bsky.social
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
@citizenactionny.org
@foodandwater.bsky.social
@ssteingraber1.bsky.social
soundcloud.com/mediasanctua...
Climate Activists Protest Hochul's Retreat at State of the State
Several hundred climate activists protested outside of the Governor’s State of the State address in Albany on Tuesday, urging her to invest in renewable energy rather than promoting fossil fuels and n
soundcloud.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Hudson Mohawk Magazine, "Climate Activists Protest Hochul's Retreat at State of the State", with speakers including:
@frackaction.bsky.social
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
@citizenactionny.org
@foodandwater.bsky.social
@ssteingraber1.bsky.social
soundcloud.com/mediasanctua...
@frackaction.bsky.social
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
@citizenactionny.org
@foodandwater.bsky.social
@ssteingraber1.bsky.social
soundcloud.com/mediasanctua...
Third Act Upstate New York serves on the @nyrenews.bsky.social coalition steering committee.
As a “mom from Buffalo,” @governor.ny.gov has put forward some policy goals that will positively impact the lives of children and families. But what kind of future will NY kids face in a state where toxic fossil fuels continue to destroy our planet?
www.nyrenews.org/news/ny-rene...
www.nyrenews.org/news/ny-rene...
NY Renews Coalition Responds to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address — NY Renews
What kind of future will the children of New York face in a state where toxic fossil fuels and costly, dangerous nuclear power produce the bulk of the energy we use, and continue to destroy the livabi...
www.nyrenews.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Third Act Upstate New York serves on the @nyrenews.bsky.social coalition steering committee.
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The sun supplies us with the cheapest and cleanest power source in existence, that’s also unlimited. It also supplies us with safety, which is why acting on clean energy needs all of us. 🌿☀️Words by @billmckibben.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The sun supplies us with the cheapest and cleanest power source in existence, that’s also unlimited. It also supplies us with safety, which is why acting on clean energy needs all of us. 🌿☀️Words by @billmckibben.bsky.social
Want to learn how to advocate for energy storage projects?
The recording of Monday's @nyforcleanpower.org webinar, "How Poughkeepsie Got to 'Yes' on Grid-scale Batteries" is now available.
The presenter, Dr. @jeffsseidman.bsky.social, is excellent!
The recording of Monday's @nyforcleanpower.org webinar, "How Poughkeepsie Got to 'Yes' on Grid-scale Batteries" is now available.
The presenter, Dr. @jeffsseidman.bsky.social, is excellent!
1.12.26 Jeff Seidman Hudson Valley BESS
YouTube video by New Yorkers for Clean Power
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Want to learn how to advocate for energy storage projects?
The recording of Monday's @nyforcleanpower.org webinar, "How Poughkeepsie Got to 'Yes' on Grid-scale Batteries" is now available.
The presenter, Dr. @jeffsseidman.bsky.social, is excellent!
The recording of Monday's @nyforcleanpower.org webinar, "How Poughkeepsie Got to 'Yes' on Grid-scale Batteries" is now available.
The presenter, Dr. @jeffsseidman.bsky.social, is excellent!
Reposted by Third Act Upstate New York
This week in @nypirg.bsky.social Senior Policy Advisor @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: Impacting the "Affordability" Crisis
"New York should strive to be more affordable. Tackling the climate crisis is an important way to do it."
🌍 Read more: nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"New York should strive to be more affordable. Tackling the climate crisis is an important way to do it."
🌍 Read more: nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
January 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This week in @nypirg.bsky.social Senior Policy Advisor @blairhorner.bsky.social's Capitol Perspective blog: Impacting the "Affordability" Crisis
"New York should strive to be more affordable. Tackling the climate crisis is an important way to do it."
🌍 Read more: nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
"New York should strive to be more affordable. Tackling the climate crisis is an important way to do it."
🌍 Read more: nypirg.org/capitolpersp...
Today is Gov. Hochul's State of the State address.
Will you be in Albany to stand up for climate?
We'll be at the Empire State Plaza to speak up for renewable energy, for affordability, and for clean air and water.
For rally information: actionnetwork.org/events/hochu...
Will you be in Albany to stand up for climate?
We'll be at the Empire State Plaza to speak up for renewable energy, for affordability, and for clean air and water.
For rally information: actionnetwork.org/events/hochu...
Covering the 2026 State of the State
Here's what our reporters will be watching for during Governor Kathy Hochul's agenda-setting address that will kick off state budget negotiations.
nysfocus.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Today is Gov. Hochul's State of the State address.
Will you be in Albany to stand up for climate?
We'll be at the Empire State Plaza to speak up for renewable energy, for affordability, and for clean air and water.
For rally information: actionnetwork.org/events/hochu...
Will you be in Albany to stand up for climate?
We'll be at the Empire State Plaza to speak up for renewable energy, for affordability, and for clean air and water.
For rally information: actionnetwork.org/events/hochu...
Reposted by Third Act Upstate New York
Woah: Hochul wants New York to build *5 GW* of nuclear power, up from 1 GW she announced last year. That’s more than has been built in the US in the past 30 years.
via @syracuse.com:
via @syracuse.com:
Hochul ratchets up NY’s nuclear plans, aims to lead U.S. in building new reactors
Last year, the governor called for 1 gigawatt of new nuclear capacity. Now she wants 5 GW.
www.syracuse.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Woah: Hochul wants New York to build *5 GW* of nuclear power, up from 1 GW she announced last year. That’s more than has been built in the US in the past 30 years.
via @syracuse.com:
via @syracuse.com:
"Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to bolster solar for schools and electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of her State of the State address on Tuesday. The governor plans to advance a sales tax exemption for electricity sold by commercial EV charging stations."
Weekly New York & New Jersey Energy
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to bolster solar for schools and electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of her State of the State address on Tuesday.
www.politico.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
"Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to bolster solar for schools and electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of her State of the State address on Tuesday. The governor plans to advance a sales tax exemption for electricity sold by commercial EV charging stations."
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If you live in New York, contact the Governor and tell her. @governor.ny.gov
Send @governor.ny.gov a letter and let her know -- New Yorkers want public renewables, not poisonous fracked gas and higher utility bills! actionnetwork.org/letters/2026...
Fund Public Renewables to Lower Our Bills!
The twin crises of climate change and the cost of living require immediate action. As Donald Trump and the Republican Congress continue to fan the flames of the crisis, it is up to states like New Yor...
actionnetwork.org
January 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
If you live in New York, contact the Governor and tell her. @governor.ny.gov
"State Attorney General Letitia James said in legal challenges filed in federal court in Washington that the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Dec. 22 order suspending construction on the projects off Long Island, citing national security concerns, was arbitrary and unwarranted."
New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes.
apnews.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:14 PM
"State Attorney General Letitia James said in legal challenges filed in federal court in Washington that the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Dec. 22 order suspending construction on the projects off Long Island, citing national security concerns, was arbitrary and unwarranted."
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More than 1,000 Capital Region residents mobilized on <48 hours notice to demand accountability for ICE’s campaign of terror
Anti-ICE protesters gather at rallies across Capital Region
The rallies locally are part of a series of nationwide protests against immigration enforcement following the shooting of 37-year-old Renée Nicole Good.
www.timesunion.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM
More than 1,000 Capital Region residents mobilized on <48 hours notice to demand accountability for ICE’s campaign of terror
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According to @sierraclub.org, our new book “The Problem with Plastic” is “packed with facts that will startle even the most informed reader . . . For those who are looking to reduce their own plastics exposure and consumption, the book offers helpful guidance.”
Read more:
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A “Call to Action” in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
According to the new book "The Problem With Plastic," collective action is key to solving the plastic crisis
www.sierraclub.org
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
According to @sierraclub.org, our new book “The Problem with Plastic” is “packed with facts that will startle even the most informed reader . . . For those who are looking to reduce their own plastics exposure and consumption, the book offers helpful guidance.”
Read more:
Read more: