March 16 Leg Act News
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Highlights: NYSEG
Residents are frustrated by high NYSEG bills and rising energy costs, driven by hikes to service delivery charges, tariffs, war, and budget cuts.
Notables: What is Democratic Socialism?
Democratic Socialism is a democratic, decentralized economic system where government controls key sectors (e.g., healthcare, utilities) for public benefit. Programs like Medicare and Social Security are examples of public benefits administered by the government rather than by corporate systems.
Action Alerts/Events
March 28, 2026, 1 - 3 pm Historic Tioga County Courthouse NO KINGS Rally
Please register for the event and mark your calendars! We will march from the Ahwaga Park (next to 218 Front St) up Front St to the bridge. Gather at 12:30 at the park. If you cannot march, we will meet you at the bridge and courthouse.
Tell your friends, family, and neighbors!
Have a sign-making night!
Write a protest song, practice a chant, plan to be loud and visible!
Meet and learn more about local candidates!
Register to vote!
Call Your Representatives
Congressman Nicholas Langworthy, 202-225-3161
Senator Schumer, 202-224-6542
Senator Gillibrand, 202-224-4451
NYS Assemblyman Christopher Friend (R) 518-455-4538
NYS Senator Thomas O’Mara 518-455-2091
5calls.org is an app you can download on your smartphone or access via their website. Each day, they provide a summary of major concerns that encourage people to voice their opinion, opposition, or support.
Deescalate/Restrain/Reform ICE - Continue efforts to oppose inappropriate ICE actions. Call Congressman Langworthy and Senators Schumer and Gillibrand.
Detainees in detention centers (concentration camps) are experiencing horrible conditions and are at risk of contracting contagious diseases. Detainees have died from preventable causes. Call Langworthy, Schumer, and Gillibrand demanding humane treatment of detainees.
Keep up the pressure to demand the release of the full Epstein files. WE SUPPORT THE FULL RELEASE OF THE EPSTEIN FILES REGARDLESS OF WHO IT IMPLICATES. Call House Reps and Senators; demand they show up at hearings and do their jobs.
MONDAYS AT THE COURTHOUSE. Every Monday from 3:30 - 4:30, there is a dedicated effort to protest. Please join us for an hour. Bring a sign!
Continue to get signatures on your petitions! Questions? Contact Joan Davis jdavis719@live.com.
Coming Up: Candor Daffodil Days, April 25. Volunteers needed to staff our table!
