Southern Tier
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 [...]
An Engine for Economic Development
The Southern Tier, like most of New York State, is now facing the drastically negative effects of the world-wide economic crisis. Loss of jobs and rising costs are continuing to burden the residents of this region, hurting families and hurting the community. But, there’s hope. President Obama has recently called for rail updates in the United [...]
The Grinch that (Almost) Stole Health Care Reform
by Bob Cohen, Policy Director
In the classic Christmas tale by Dr. Suess, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch descends on the town of Whoville and steals all the town’s Christmas decorations and gifts. In Binghamton, on December 16th, several hearty health care supporters gathered to ask a few remaining Senators, including Connecticut’s Joe Lieberman, not to be the Grinch that stole health care reform by filibustering the bill and stopping it from passing.
Faces of Change: Gloria Marshall
For about 15 years, residents of the Northside of Binghamton, NY haven’t been able to buy fresh fruit, vegetables or meat without taking a bus or cab to grocery stores in other areas. But, because of the work of one Northside resident and a group of passionate and unrelenting neighbors, on November 24, 2009, the City of Binghamton broke ground for the new $1.8 million Save-A-Lot grocery store.
This is the story of Gloria Marshall, a 33-year resident of Binghamton’s Northside neighborhood. She really enjoys her neighbors and living in her community.
Community Spotlight: Caravan For Health Care
On October 20th, 2009, our Southern Tier Chapter took a full day to visit towns throughout Central New York with the message that we need health care reform now!
Lea Webb: Twice Recognized for Her Energy and Achievements
In the past five years, large cities like Philadelphia and New York City have provided their citizens with access to local grocery markets by encouraging companies to either build a new store or to improve their current operations. As a September New York Times article reminds us, a neighborhood grocery store brings a host of [...]
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.
The Obama Grassroots re-energized
by Diana Cihak, Western New York Organizer
Yes, we had a disappointing weekend.
It appeared that the Administration we worked so hard to elect was backing away from our strongest mandate – true health care reform through a strong public option.
But every cloud has a silver lining!
Healthcare forum stirs emotions
News 10 Now Binghamton, NY http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/?RegionCookie=1013&ArID=478553 BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Bridget Kane was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2000. After receiving treatments she was unable to work and lost her health insurance. She spent the next 18 nerve-wracking months uninsured. “I didn’t have any coverage at all. I was supposed to see my doctor every [...]
