New York City
From Momentum to A Movement
This past weekend, Citizen Action leaders from all across the state gathered in Kerhonkson, NY for our Annual Leadership Conference. The time together is meant for discussion, planning, and –yes–simply enjoying each others company. Shanna Goldman, our Organizing Director, and Chris Scoville, our Capital District Organizer, opened the conference with a dynamic discussion on far [...]
Health Care – New York Has a Choice
New York State has historically been a leader in providing quality health care coverage to all New Yorkers. However, the cuts to health care in the 2010-11 Executive Budget Proposal will have devastating effects, especially to communities of color and immigrants. When people can’t get quality care, they cannot work; when children are sick, they [...]
Higher Education – New York Has a Choice
New York’s greatly diverse population fuels our continued innovation and leadership in America. However, the majority of people of color in New York struggle in their pursuit of the American dream in large part due to the choices made during the state budget process. Our State’s public higher education system has traditionally served as a [...]
One Person, One Vote
The principle of ‘one person, one vote,’ is a sacred component of our democracy in the United States. But, here in New York, when it comes to counting people in prison, representation is anything but equal. Last Thursday (January 28th), we kicked-off a new campaign to end prison-based gerrymandering, the undemocratic system for using people [...]
Stand up for Workers at E-Z Pass Call Center
Guest post by Kate Doehring, Campaign Coordinator, Communications Workers of America
In a Staten Island call center, 292 workers approached the union, Communications Workers of America (CWA), because they were overworked and underpaid. At this call center, workers handle all of the customer support for E-Z Pass users in New York State. (If you call the 1-800 number, you will speak to someone at the Staten Island call center.) They had no real affordable health care option and no 401(k) pension plan. They were worried their pay structure would change from a consistent hourly rate to a per call piece-work scheme.
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 from college–most recently as an effective and widely supported two term City Comptroller. An idealist with the practical experience and a [...]
The President Visits New York City to Speak About Health Care
On Tuesday, October 20th, President Obama visited New York City and delivered a speech about health care reform. Citizen Action, along with members of Health Care for America Now, held a rally outside to tell the President that we are standing with him in fighting for a strong public option. Here’s a slide show from [...]
Tomorrow’s run-off election in New York City
Citizen Action of New York City has endorsed two candidates in tomorrow’s run-off election. Low voter turnout is expected, so if you live in the city, please get out to vote for these candidates. If you don’t live in the city, please remind your friends who do. Bill deBlasio for Public Advocate Our enthusiastic endorsement [...]
Big Insurance is the Problem
On Tuesday, activists in dozens of state across the US protested the unfair, profiteering, and crisis-causing practices of big private insurance companies in America. In New York, Citizen Action focused on two of our state’s worst: United Healthcare and GHI/HIP. We held protests in New York City, Long Island, Albany, Binghamton, and Buffalo, and used [...]
Today is Primary Day – Go Vote!
Tomorrow is Primary Day in New York, and Citizen Action has endorsed candidates in Albany, New York City and Binghamton.
Be sure to get out to vote tomorrow, and to lend a hand to these candidates if you can.
