Abeer is seeking donations on behalf of her younger sister, Nisan, who recently graduated from high school with excellent scores, to enable her to continue her education at university. Can you help Nisan achieve her dreams? chuffed.org/project/dona...

Samir in Gaza: “We are enduring unbearable heat inside the tents amid an unprecedented water crisis. Scorching temperatures, high humidity, severe shortage of clean water, and the hardships of displacement have turned the basic necessities of life into a daily struggle." chuffed.org/project/1636...

Please help Abeer's sister Nisan with her studies and son Ahmed with his dreams of being a football player. He is temporarily sidelined recovering from a fractured collarbone. Link to donate chuffed.org/project/dona...

June 8: Virtual NYS Comptroller Forum, 7-8:30 pm RSVP www.tinyurl.com/june8forum. Break the Bonds New York State (BTBNYS) has invited the 3 Democratic primary candidates to answer questions on the role of the comptroller, Israel Bonds, fossil fuels, fiscal responsibility and ethical investment.

June 7 @ 2-5 PM Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston. Screening of “Samidoun,” a film about the strength and resilience of Palestinian women. Liam Henrie & Brigid Slattery, Kingston area residents from the Global Sumud Flotilla, will speak after the film. Fred admission/community discussion.

June 6: Farming and Beekeeping in Palestine: Stories from the West Bank and Gaza a talk by Hana’ Maaiah, atalanta, and Hany ElDiwany, Saturday, June 6 at 3pm, Hudson Area Library, 51 N. Fifth St, Hudson, NY. Presented by CC4P. Free admission with donations gladly accepted

Abeer Khallil's son, Ahmed, is suffering from severely enlarged tonsils, which has weakened his immune system and caused constant pain in his legs. Doctors have urgently recommended surgery to prevent further health complications. The family is in desperate need of financial support to cover

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“The situation is worsening day by day, with prices rising... The hardship is significant, and we are doing everything we can to care for and protect my children, my family, and my mother,” says Samir. “My children...bring themselves some joy by playing with kites.” chuffed.org/project/1636...

Today's the day! Hit the streets! Make your voice heard! Join Columbia County for Palestine at No Kings in Hudson. Meet at 1:45 in 7th Street Park by the speaker's stand. No ICE No War Free Palestine! Bring signs. Bring Palestinian flags. Wear keffiyehs. Bring friends. Join us in solidarity!

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to help Samir buy Eid clothes for his youngest children, Fadi, Hayat, and Mohammed, who were filled with joy. He would like to complete clothing purchases for his older children before Eid al-Fitr arrives. Eid Mubarak. chuffed.org/project/1636...

Trump has launched an illegal war against Iran violating the U.S. Constitution, which gives Congress the sole power to declare war, and international law, which prohibits unprovoked attacks on other countries. Join CC4P in a protest on Saturday, March 7 @ 11 am, 5th & Warren Sts in Hudson.

Sara and Samir send their deepest gratitude for the donations sent. The amount allowed them to purchase some basic necessities, in addition to a portion of the children’s clothing and needs. Unfortunately, there has only been one donation in the last two weeks.

Coverage in today's Columbia Paper of the Oct 21 vote by the Hudson Common Council asking @nyscomptroller.bsky.social to stop purchasing Israel Bonds. #BreaktheBonds

Kavitha Chekuru speaking at Nov 8 Columbia County for Palestine event "Killing the Messengers: Israel's Attacks on Palestinian Journalists, and U.S. Complicity" at the Hudson Area Library. Kavitha Cheruku is an independent journalist and director of "The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh."

Shahd Safi speaking at Nov 8 Columbia County for Palestine event "Killing the Messengers: Israel's Attacks on Palestinian Journalists, and U.S. Complicity" at the Hudson Area Library. Shahd Safi is an Arabic/English translator and freelance journalist who grew up in Gaza.

On 11/8, CC4P presents Killing the Messengers: Israel's Attacks on Palestinian Journalists, and U.S. Complicity. At the Hudson Area Library. The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh and 2 short films about Palestinian journalists in Gaza will be screened. Discussion after with Kavitha Chekuru & Shahd Safi.

Watch the moment when the City of Hudson's Common Council approved a landmark pro-divestment resolution calling on the New York State Comptroller @nyscomptroller.bsky.social to stop purchasing Israel Bonds, this past Tuesday. Read the full press release in our bio.

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Hudson Common Council passed a Resolution Calling on the New York State Comptroller @nyscomptroller.bsky.social to Stop Purchasing Israel Bonds. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Nov 8 at 2pm, Killing the Messengers: Israel's Attacks on Palestinian Journalists, and U.S. Complicity at the Hudson Area Library. A screening of the documentary film The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh (Al Jazeera, 2022) and two short films about Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Followed by discussion

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, Oct 24 @ 1:30PM, Film Columbia 2025, Crandell Theatre, Chatham, NY. Palestinian photo journalist Fatma Hassouna communicates via cell phone with filmmaker Sepideh Farsi who builds the story with photo captures. The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes film festival.

At the same 9/5 event, protesters dogged @nyscomptroller.bsky.social to his SUV, calling on him to divest over $352M of NY state & local employee pensions tied up in Israel Bonds. DiNapoli canceled his speech after protesters disrupted Riley's remarks. #BDS

ICYMI. Constituents of @reprileyny.bsky.social confronted him at the annual picnic of @columbiaconydems.bsky.social over his failure to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza. #StoptheGenocide #LetGazaLive

Constituents of @reprileyny.bsky.social and @nyscomptroller.bsky.social confronted them over their actions and inaction that supports the ethnic cleansing and genocide in Palestine. Read all about it. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

H. Res. 473 calls on USG to use all available diplomatic tools to bring about the release of hostages, delivery of food and humanitarian aid, and an end to the "conflict" in Gaza. @reprileyny.bsky.social join 99 of your Democratc colleagues in signing on. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

Tom DiNapoli brushes off $350M that the NYS retirement fund has invested in Israel Bonds. The 3 credit rating agencies have downgraded Israel’s credit outlook for the future as negative. Tell DiNapoli No more investments in Israel Bonds! @breakthebondsnys.bsky.social @drewwarshaw.bsky.social

Columbia County for Palestine will meet on 5/3 to discuss future plans: Break the Bonds NYS, local BDS campaigns, protests and vigils, and supporting journalists in Palestine and dissent in the U.S. Email columbiacountyforpalestine [at] gmail [dot] com for the meeting location and further details.

From @kschoemerae.bsky.social closing reception, The Asking Eye: Photographs by Daniel Karp, 4/27 @ 2-5 pm at Random Harvest. P.G. Six & Wednesday Knudsen perform. Photos for purchase. Jeff Economy spins records. Pesto for Palestine pizzas. $10 suggested donation. All proceeds go to Gaza families.

@rvilkomerson.bsky.social , executive director of Jewish Voice for Peace from 2009-2019, speaking at the March 22 event "Community Responses to Israel's U.S.-Supported War on Palestinians: A Talk on Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Campaigns," held at the Hudson Area Library.

major focus of discussion. In NY, @breakthebondsnys.bsky.social aims to get @nyscomptroller.bsky.social Tom DiNapoli to stop making new investments in Israel bonds, in his capacity overseeing the pension fund of the NY state and local retirement system. Such investments are done for political