Monthly Archives: May 2011 »
$400,000 grant for home energy work
The Massapequa-based Long Island Progressive Coalition has been awarded just under $400,000 by the state to power up its programs to help consumers improve their homes’ energy efficiency and attract and obtain training for
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Register for the Justice Works Conference!
Justice Works: A Conference for Progressive New York is less than a week away. If you haven't already, register now to make sure you don't miss out on the progressive event of the year! Justice
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NY 26 – the Right Wing’s Waterloo?
A guest post by Jeff Blum, Executive Director of USAction Americans of all stripes demonstrated Tuesday how important Medicare is to them – and how out of touch Republican budget proposals really are. Since the
Read More »Addabbo: No Better Time to Reform Albany than Now
State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D–Howard Beach) reports that he and six other Democrats, “answering the public outcry for immediate action on ethics reform and addressing a top priority of Governor Cuomo’s agenda, “held
Read More »Syracuse Councilor Tom Seals says silent majority supports his vote against tax hike
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Despite “lots” of phone calls over the past two weeks, and two dozen protesters in front of his house Friday, Syracuse Common Councilor Tom Seals held his ground Monday and voted
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Flip it to Fix it: An Immediate, Fair Solution to State Budget Shortfalls
A profound new study has been released, suggesting an alternate to budget cuts in order to stimulate economic growth. Claiming that every state has a regressive tax structure, United for a Fair Economy
Read More »Citizen Action Applauds Schneiderman/DiNapoli Plan to Fight Corruption
Attorney General and Comptroller to Shine Light on Fraud and Abuse Albany, NY - Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, made this statement after Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Comprotroller
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The Importance of Early Childhood Education: An Infographic
Early childhood education is increasingly being cited as one of the most important factors in a child’s future success. More than three quarters of a child's intellect, personality, and social skills are developed by
Read More »Groups Urge Lawmakers, Governor to Extend Millionaires Tax
Buffalo, NY (WKBW) - Thursday, the Alliance for Quality Education, Citizen Action of New York and the New York State United Teachers launched their 'Students First: The Reality Tour'. The tour is aimed at
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