Join Lower Adirondack Pride and Collar City Pride for Out Loud Upstate: Rural NY Advocacy—a day of direct advocacy with State Senate and Assembly members focused on advancing priority legislation.
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New York State Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
Transportation available from Glens Falls and Troy — more information below!
Advocacy Day sponsored by Assemblymember Carrie Woerner.
Important Information:
Transportation
Shuttles will be provided from Glens Falls and Troy, first come, first served, with designated pick-up locations shared closer to Advocacy Day. Transportation support from other regions of New York State may be available on a case-by-case basis.
Meal Assistance
Breakfast will be provided for all advocates. Lunch assistance is available; please indicate your need for lunch assistance in the registration form.
Parking
For advocates driving to the Legislative Office Building, parking information is available here.
Accessibility
Accessibility accommodations are available. Please indicate any access needs in your registration form so we can support you fully.
What to Expect
We’ll gather in the morning for a brief training, breakfast, and an overview of our priorities for the day. Advocates will then meet with legislators. While we’ll provide guidance and talking points, we strongly encourage folks to share their personal stories and speak to how proposed legislation impacts their lives and communities.
Schedule — DRAFT:
7:30 a.m. — Shuttle Departs from Glens Falls
8:00 a.m. — Shuttle Departs from Troy
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. — Breakfast (provided) & Training
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m — Meetings with Members
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. — Lunch (on your own, financial assistance available)
1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Meetings with Members
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. — End of Day Touchbase
4:30 p.m. — Shuttle Departs to Glens Falls and Troy
4:45 p.m. — Shuttle Arrives in Troy
5:45 p.m. — Shuttle Arrives in Glens Falls
Why Monday?
Advocacy Days are held on Mondays to align with the legislative schedule. We recognize this may be a challenge for some in our community and truly appreciate those who are able to participate.
Lower Adirondack Pride and Collar City Pride are non-partisan, nonprofit organizations committed to advancing equity, safety, and visibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals across our region. As part of our mission, we support and advocate for legislation that protects and uplifts our community. Our engagement is educational and issue-focused, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing nonprofit advocacy.
