From the RallyMiddletown Instagram account, there is a rally for Palestine in Middletown, NY on Sunday, June 16th at 12noon. Middletown is 30 minutes away from Beacon, over the Newburgh/Beacon bridge. Details below from RallyMiddletown:

“Join us at the Orange Plaza in Middletown, NY as we stand at the corner of NY-211 and Dunning Rd. This is a fully outdoor event. Face masks not required but available for free on site (thanks to The People’s PPE) for safety, solidarity, and security.

“Sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, and water provided. There are also protest signs, flags, and tambourines that are available to borrow if you don’t have enough time to prepare ahead of time. You simply have to show up to participate!

We will gather on the grassy areas behind the guardrails at the intersection of Route 211 & Dunning Road, closest to Orange Plaza (for GPS, you can use Red Lobster, 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY 10940). The grassy area is slightly sloped along Route 211 and there is also some non-flat grass to cross over to get to the standing spots. There is flat sidewalk access and a place to occupy that is not in the grass available. Bring your own chairs/blankets.”

Parking

Free parking available in the Orange Plaza. The closest spots are near Red Lobster and Chase Bank. More available farther back from where we will all meet.

Rain or shine

There will be a pop-up tent on site for shade. No shade available, so consider bringing a sunbrella or wearing a hat, sleeves, and sunscreen.

Noise

There will be road noise, noise makers, a megaphone, chanting & honking.

City of Middletown buses do NOT run on Sundays unfortunately. If transportation is a barrier to you, please reach out or comment to coordinate community carpooling as a driver or someone in need of a ride.