Monthly Archives: October 2009 »
Trick or Treat?
This Halloween it isn’t vampires, werewolves or zombies that we should be afraid of. Scaring folks around the country this year is the possibility of not winning real health care reform. As both the House
Read More »Citizen Action Endorses Bill Thompson for Mayor: Recognizes Thompson’s Experience and Vision for a Better New York
For Immediate Release: October 29, 2009 For More Information: Te Revesz: trevesz@reveszinternational.com Marc Landis: marclandis@gmail.com New York, NY – As a grassroots organization dedicated to social, economic, racial and environmental justice, Citizen Action of
Read More »Citizen Action Endorses Bill Thompson for Mayor of NYC
Citizen Action of New York has endorsed Bill Thompson for Mayor of New York City. Thompson, a life-long New York City resident, has served in many capacities as a public servant since his graduation
Read More »Breaking: Pelosi Announces Health Care Bill
Speaker Pelosi just announced the Affordable Health Care for America Act! Our message needs to get to Congress right now: New York needs health care reform.
Call you member of Congress now!
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I Had No Choice?
by Bob Cohen, Policy Director On October 15th, Governor Paterson initiated what has unfortunately become almost a new ritual in Albany - telling us that he has to make further “mid-year” cuts to the existing
Read More »Thank You, Senator Schumer!
Yesterday, Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that a public option will be included in the Senate's health care reform bill - a big victory. But, what the news isn't mentioning is that Senator Schumer has
Read More »Stop Cuts to After-School Programs
Governor Paterson has proposed millions in cuts to after-school programs that can save lives, keep families together, and give a lifeline to working parents who are struggling to put food on the table. Send your
Read More »Labor Groups Endorse Mayor Ryan for Re-election
News Channel 34 - ABC/NBC Binghamton, NY BINGHAMTON, NY – This afternoon, several labor groups officially endorsed Mayor Matt Ryan for re-election. The groups together represent more than 1 million members of over 100 unions statewide. The
Read More »2009-10 NYS Deficit Reduction Testimony of Bob Cohen to Assembly Ways and Means Committee
2009 – October 26 2009-10 NYS Deficit Reduction Testimony of Bob Cohen to Assembly Ways and Means Committee (click to download PDF) Governor Paterson has acknowledged the pain that his proposed $5 billion DRP,
Read More »2009-10 NYC Deficit Reduction Testimony of Pam Bennett to Senate Finance Committee on After-School Programs
2009 – October 26 2009-10 NYC Deficit Reduction Testimony of Pam Bennett to Senate Finance Committee on After-School Programs (click to download PDF) In this time of economic hardship for the state, it is
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