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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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Caravan to Restore the American Promise: A Recap (with media)
The Statewide Caravan to Restore the American Promise was a massive effort by Citizen Action of New York and our many coalition partners and supporters to draw attention to the fact that right now,
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Students First: The Reality Tour
Today, Citizen Action of New York, The Alliance for Quality Education, and New York State United Teachers launched a statewide campaign called "Students First: The Reality Tour." At a press conference in the Legislative Office
Read More »Capitol Camp-In Live Coverage!
On Wednesday, March 30th, hundreds of concerned New Yorkers will converge upon the state Capitol to protest a devastating state budget that puts millionaires before working class New Yorkers. Organizations participating include Alliance for Quality
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Justice Works: A Conference for Progressive New York
This year's Citizen Action leadership conference is the event that the progressive movement in New York has been waiting for. It's the event our movement needs to grow stronger and move forward. It's the
Read More »A Special Valentine’s Day Message for NYS Legislators
Yesterday, parents and schoolchildren in cities and towns across New York delivered special Valentine's Day messages to their State Senators and Assemblymembers. The message: "Don't break our hearts with more cuts to education." These events
Read More »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.
Read More »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
Read More »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.
Read More »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,
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