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Third Act Upstate New York
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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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Third Act Creatives and other participants at a Martin Luther King Legacy event on the village green in Woodstock, NY on Monday.

Votive candles were placed in front of a list of people who have died while detained by ICE.

Photos by N. Lacy
Black and white photo of a group of about 20 adults in heavy winter coats standing on a snowy village green while listening to a speaker. A street and stores are on one side and houses on the other side. People in heavy winter coats holding candles listen to a speaker in an orange reflective vest. A small white church is in the background. People in heavy winter coats listen to speaker wearing a black hat and green scarf. A flag pole is in the background, with a street and stores to the left. A woman in a black hat and green scarf places a votive candle in the snow in front of a poster listing people who have died in ICE detention.
January 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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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...

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Third Act Advocacy NYS Legislative Climate Agenda Sunday, January 25 2:00 to 4:00 PM Saratoga Springs Public Library Also on Zoom Logo of Indivisible ADK/Saratoga NY
January 18, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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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...

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On the left, a photo of Maggie Reilly speaking to a group with her hand raised to make a point. On the right, a photo of Michael Richardson standing on a platform in front of a microphone, speaking to a group outdoors.
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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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...
Green America presents: The Better Banking Action Hour featuring: Cathy Cowan Becker, Green America Kimberly Jones, Self-Help Federal Credit Union Michael Richardson, Third Act January 22 7 PM Eastern Time / 4 PM Pacific Time
January 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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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...
Veterans for Peach Logo of a military-style helmet with superimposed a dove holding an olive branch Veterans and Labor Working Together to Save the VA Webinar Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Time: 4:30 pm PT, 5:30 pm MT, 6:30 pm CT, 7:30 pm ET
January 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Jan 8 Call Relay for the ASAP Act!

The Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act would accelerate our solar build-out, cutting through red tape to make solar cheaper & easier.

Call on Gov. Hochul to include the ASAP Act in the Executive Budget!

Info & sign up:

tinyurl.com/ASAP-Call-Re...
New York Needs Solar ASAP Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power Act Map of New York with an icon of a ringing telephone Thursday, January 8 Call on Governor Hochul to pass the ASAP Act for abundant, affordable solar energy! Hand holding up a bullhorn Register for the Call Relay!
January 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Hochul: Stand Up for Climate!

Jan. 13, 10:30-1:00, Albany

On Jan. 13 Gov. Hochul will share her agenda & vision for NY in 2026 during her State of the State address. We'll share our vision & speak up for the climate, health, environment, energy costs.

RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/hochu...
Hochul: Stand Up for Climate! Graphic of the Stature of Liberty holding the torch. New Yorkers Speak Out at the State of the State January 13 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Albany, NY We all deserve clean air, clean water, clean energy, and healthy homes. Join us to tell Governor Hochul: no more dirty energy, no more backsliding on climate action, follow the climate law now. RSVP at bit.ly/standup4climate
January 4, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Hochul: Stand Up for Climate

New Yorkers Speak Out at the State of the State

January 13, 10:30 AM

Empire State Plaza, Albany

More information and to register:
actionnetwork.org/events/hochu...

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HOCHUL: STAND UP FOR CLIMATE New Yorkers Speak Out at the State of the State We are in climate and environment emergency; it's time to act like it. In matter of months, Governor Hochul has approved a dangerous fracked gas pipeline, a crypto-mining facility, a pro-gas state energy plan, walked back the all-electric buildings act, and is breaking the climate law. Join on January 13th tell Governor Hochul, FOLLOW THE LAW. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 10:30AM TO 1PM
December 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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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

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Countdown clock 116 Days 19 Hours 33 Minutes 20 Seconds DEADLINE HOCHUL SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY APRIL 18 ALBANY New York Governor Kathy Hochul is taking us backwards: more pollution, higher bills, and mass firings in clean energy. That's why thousands of us will march. Join us in Albany. It's Deadline Hochul.
December 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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The Deadline Hochul Mobilization Launch Call is next Monday!

Join in with special guests Bill McKibben & Mark Ruffalo for this virtual launch of Deadline Hochul: the mass mobilization of thousands to march in Albany on April 18, 2026.

To register: actionnetwork.org/events/deadl...
Deadline Hochul Mobilization Launch Call Monday, December 15, 7 PM Special Guests: Bill McKibben and Mark Ruffalo
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Fellow NYers! Call Relay!

Let's call on Gov. Hochul to include the ASAP Act in the Executive Budget.

For more info, see NYSEIA's memo in support of the ASAP Act: www.nyseia.org/policydocume...

Link to the signup list:
tinyurl.com/ASAP-Call-Re...

Note the separate tabs for Dec. 10 & Dec. 11.
Call Relay December 10-11 Tell Gov. Hochul We Need Solar ASAP Help get the "Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power" Act in the State Budget Sign up for a time at the link. Script and # provided!
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Have you signed up for tomorrow's teach-in on the ASAP Act?

Come learn more about the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power Act!

Tuesday, December 9 at 12 PM

To register: actionnetwork.org/events/asap-...
We need to build solar ASAP! Teach-in Tuesday, December 9 12 PM Virtual Join us to learn how the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power Act can get us there! The ASAP Act increases rooftop and community solar in NY, makes it cheaper to build, and brings more bill savings, jobs, and renewable energy to our state. Learn more about the success of these small-scale solar projects, why we need more, and how you can take action!
December 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Deadline Hochul: Mobilization Launch Call

12/15 7 PM

Join in with special guests Bill McKibben, Mark Ruffalo, & Assemblymember Emily Gallagher for this virtual launch of Deadline Hochul: the mobilization to march in Albany on 4/18/26.

Register: actionnetwork.org/events/deadl...

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Deadline Hochul Mobilization Launch Call Monday, December 15, 7 PM Special Guests: Bill McKibben, Mark Ruffalo Governor Hochul is taking us backwards--that's why thousands will march in Albany on April 18. It's Deadline Hochul.
December 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Join us in Albany on December 11!

The day includes a lunch & learn with dynamic speakers from NYS’s climate movement & group discussions to map out plans for 2026.

To register: actionnetwork.org/events/100-f...

Third Act Upstate NY is a co-sponsor of this event.

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Governor Hochul, Defend Our Climate Wins All-Electric Building Law, 100-Foot Rule Repeal Join us in Albany December 11 Free buses and lunch
December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Today at 2:00 PM ET!

Democratizing Solar: How Plug-in Solar Expands Energy Affordability & Resilience

Teach-in with @brightsaver.bsky.social

Register for the Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Bright Saver Webinar -- White Paper Launch Date: 2 December 2025 Time: 11 AM / 2 PM ET Democratizing Solar: How Plug-In Solar Expands Energy Affordability and Resilience Speakers: Kevin Chou, Executive Director and Co-founder, Bright Saver Cora Stryker, Co-founder, Bright Saver Sam Matey-Coste, Editor-in-Chief, Climate Action Now
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Have you signed up? The first launch call is today at 6:00 PM.

Delgado for NY Organizing Kickoff

Two options: December 2, 6:00 PM ET and December 9, 6:00 PM ET

GrayPac registration site: graypac.org/events/delga...
Organizing Kickoff Antonio Delgado 4 NY Tuesday, December 2, 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 6:00 PM
December 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act Teach-In

12/9 12:00 PM ET

The ASAP Act would double our state goal to 20 gigawatts of distributed solar by 2035 & cut through interconnection red tape, making it cheaper & easier to bring new solar to NY.

Register: actionnetwork.org/events/asap-...
We need to build solar ASAP! Teach-in Tuesday, December 9 12 PM Join us to learn how the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power Act can get us there! The ASAP Act increases rooftop and community solar in NY, makes it cheaper to build, and brings more bill savings, jobs, and renewable energy to our state. Learn about the success of these small-scale solar projects, why we need more, and how you can take action.
November 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Teach-in with Bright Saver on Plug-in / Balcony Solar

Tuesday, December 2, 2:00 PM ET

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Register for the Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Bright Saver Webinar -- White Paper Launch Democratizing Solar: How Plug-In Solar Expands Energy Affordability and Resilience Date: December 2, 2025 Time: 11 AM / 2 PM ET Speakers: Kevin Chou, Executive Director and Co-founder, Bright Saver Cora Stryker, Co-founder, Bright Saver Sam Matey-Coste, Editor in Chief, Climate Action Now
November 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Deadline Hochul: Mobilization Launch Call

12/15, 7 PM ET

Special Guest: Bill McKibben

Hochul's taking us backwards, but we're organizing!

It's Deadline Hochul. Albany. 4/18/26.

Join us for the mobilization launch call on 12/15!

RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/deadl...
Deadline Hochul Mobilization Launch Call Monday, December 15, 7 PM Special Guest: Bill McKibben Governor Hochul is taking us backwards--that's why thousands will march in Albany on April 18. It's Deadline Hochul. tinyurl.com/deadline-hochul-launch Citizen Action NY, Climate Defenders, Food & Water Watch, New York Communities for Change, NYPIRG, Seneca Lake Guardian, Third Act NYC / Upstate
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Teach-In: Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act

12/9, 12 PM ET

Join us to learn about the ASAP Act and how we can build the renewable, affordable energy that we desperately need!

Register: actionnetwork.org/events/asap-...

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We need to build solar ASAP! Teach-In Tuesday, December 9 12 PM Virtual Join us to learn how the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power Act can get us there! The ASAP Act increases rooftop and community solar in NY, makes it cheaper to build, and brings more bill savings, jobs, and renewable energy to our state. Learn about the successes of these small-scale solar projects, why we need more, and how you can take action!
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Insure Our Communities Town Hall

November 15, 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Long Island City, NY

A community town hall and lunch to learn about the Insure Our Communities Act, a new statewide effort to ensure fair, affordable, and accessible insurance for all.

RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/insur...
Insure Our Communities Town Hall Saturday, November 15 1:00 to 3:30 PM 25-19 Borden Ave Suite 206 Long Island City, NY 11101 RSVP: STMP.LINK/INSURETOWNHALL
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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FIBRARY, fiber arts show at the Saranac Lake Free Library thru November 29

Pieces by Dr. Michale Glennon, Adirondack Watershed Institute, & handcrafted suns by Dr. Glennon & other fiber artists from the Sun Day Wool project.

The Sun Day Wool story: thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...

Photos: L Evans
A column at the entrance to the library covered in a colorful fiber arts wrap that reads Fibrary. A gold and gray wool shawl wrapped around a mannequin in front of a sign describing the Sun Day Wool community arts project. A wool sun with inner circles in gold and outer circles in blue, with orange wool tufts representing rays. A wool sun with concentric circles in shades of blue and yellow rays radiating out from the center.
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Great crowd at Sunday's Sam Balzac musical reading & climate forum, "Existential Questions of the 21st Century," at the Saranac Lake Free Library.

Climate forum panelists: Liz Evans, Third Act Upstate NY; Claudia Braymer, Protect the Adirondacks; Cayenne Wren, High Peaks DSA; Moderator Jen Kretser.
Five climate forum panelists posing in front of art displays. Two women seated and ready to perform in the band for the performance. The cast on stage performing at podiums. In the foreground, audience members watching. Sam Balzac, the author and producer, reading from his work on stage.
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Bill McKibben's Book Tour:

Paul Smith's VIC, in Paul Smiths, NY

Friday, November 21, starting at 5:30 with an opportunity to meet community organizations

Free and open to all!
Flyer advertising book talk: Here Comes the Sun, Bill McKibben Book Talk by Bill McKibben Friday, November 21 5:30 pm Meet Community Organizations 6:00 Lecture and Q & A 7:00 Reception Paul Smith's VIC 8023 NY-30 Paul Smiths, NY 12970 Free and open to all
November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Climate Education:

Factors to Consider in Developing a 100% Renewable Energy Future

November 10, 12:00 PM

@nyforcleanpower.org hosts a presentation by Dr. Richard Perez, Senior Research Faculty, Emeritus, Atmospheric Sciences Research Center.

To register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Climate Education: Factors to Consider in Developing a 100% Renewable Energy Future Monday, November 10, 12:00 to 1:00 PM
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM