by Communications Team | May 21, 2010 | Capital District, Education, Health Care, Hudson Valley, New York City, Rochester, Southern Tier, Western New York
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...
by Communications Team | Mar 24, 2010 | Education, Health Care
Yesterday we released our new report, Race Matters: Impact of the 2010-11 Executive Budget Proposal. The report, by our research and education affiliate, Public Policy and Education Fund of New York, is the second in as many years showing the implications that budget...
by Communications Team | Mar 21, 2010 | Health Care
From Karen Scharff, Executive Director: The House of Representatives just took an historic step in creating an America that works for all of us – an America where health is a priority over profit, an America where voters matter more than corporations, an America...
by Communications Team | Mar 20, 2010 | Capital District, Health Care
Congressman Murphy has announced that he is on the side of his consituents, New Yorkers, small businesses, and everyone in America by deciding to vote for health care reform. Thank you, Congressman Murphy! But New York Rep. Michael Arcuri says that he’ll be...
by Communications Team | Mar 19, 2010 | Health Care, New York City
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...
by Communications Team | Jan 24, 2010 | Capital District, Health Care
Yesterday, we took to the streets in Saratoga Springs. We walked up and down Broadway asking folks to call into Congressman Murphy’s office and sign our StandUpScott.org petition. As we were canvassing, we ran into the Congressman – the man we have been...
by Communications Team | Jan 20, 2010 | Health Care
When I opened my email this morning, I found dozens of emails analyzing the outcome of the Massachusetts Senate election, but most of them seemed to miss the boat. In a state where almost everyone already has health care, this election was about who ran the better...
by Communications Team | Jan 11, 2010 | Capital District, Health Care
Visit our new website, StandUpScott.org, to urge Congressman Scott Murphy to keep his commitment to his constituents and those who helped elect him by voting for the final health care reform bill. Add your voice to the petition.
by Bob Cohen | Dec 23, 2009 | Health Care, Southern Tier
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...
