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Momentum is Building to Change Buffalo’s Suspension Policy
Over the past several months, parents, students, and community members have worked to pass a new school suspension resolution in Buffalo that will halt out-of-school suspension for non-violent offenses. In Buffalo, one out of
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Diagnosis: Big Money-itis. Solution: Public Financing of Elections.
On Thursday of last week, Occupy Albany activists held a rally outside the James T. Foley United States Courthouse in downtown Albany. The rally was a part of the #OccupytheCourts action that took place
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End Out-of-School Suspension for Non-Violent Offenses!
Over the past several months, parents, students, and community members have worked to pass a new school suspension resolution in Buffalo that will halt out-of-school suspension for non-violent offenses
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The Committee to Starve New York!
The Committee to Starve New York made an appearance today at the Business Council Building in Albany
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Southern Tier Board President Eileen Hamlin Testifies at DEC Hearing on Hydrofracking
On November 17th, while our Albany staff was busy running around at the rally at the Capitol, our amazing Southern Tier Board President Eileen Hamlin presented her testimony at the Binghamton DEC hearing on
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Budget Cuts Teach-In: a Recap
Community members, faith leaders, parents, and students gathered today at Christ Church United Methodist on State Street to discuss the devastating impact the impending end of the tax surcharge on the wealthy will have
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Job Opening: Buffalo Community Organizer
We are currently seeking an organizer for the Buffalo office for our Just and Fair Schools Campaign to help to improve the Buffalo School District’s discipline policy
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Petition: Save Albany SNUG, End Violence in Our City
SNUG is a violence intervention program focused in the Arbor Hill & West Hill neighborhoods in Albany
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Thank You Rep. Hochul
Since her election to Congress in May, Rep. Hochul has proven to be a strong ally of working families in Western New York, by consistently voting to protect and strengthen critical social safety net
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Petition Rep. Buerkle: Jobs, Not Cuts!
During the month of August, members of the House of Representatives will be traveling across their districts, connecting with their constituents. This is a great opportunity for us to get real answers from the people
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