by Communications Team | Apr 3, 2017 | Press Releases
Statement on Passage of Budget Extender Albany, NY – In response to an agreement to pass a budget extension, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: “The need to pass a budget extender proves that the Independent Democrats’...
by Communications Team | Mar 29, 2017 | Press Releases
“Governor Cuomo is right that the Trump budget and a renewed effort to repeal the ACA would be a disaster for New York’s families, our communities and our state budget. But the Governor is wrong to suggest that our state can’t respond — and...
by Communications Team | Mar 28, 2017 | Press Releases
Statement: Cuomo’s Refusal to Expand Millionaires’ Tax is Not Progressive Albany, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo’s comments that he doesn’t want to raise taxes on New York’s wealthiest residents and threatening to withhold...
by Communications Team | Mar 23, 2017 | Press Releases
People Power Delays Vote on TrumpCare Albany, NY – In response to the House of Representatives delaying a vote on the American Health Care Act, which will dismantle the US health care system, causing millions to lose health coverage and threatening the quality...
by Communications Team | Mar 23, 2017 | Press Releases
After Late-Night Re-Write of Health Care Bill That Guts ‘Essential Benefits’ New Yorkers Demand Reps Vote No Community Groups Hold ‘Die-Ins’ and Emergency Protests Outside Local Offices Across NYS, Thank Republican Dan Donovan for...
by Communications Team | Mar 22, 2017 | Press Releases
In A Letter Delivered Wednesday 75 Farmers in Rep. John Faso’s District Ask Him to Vote No on the American Health Care Act That Will Cut Their Care Mid-Hudson Valley, NY – With a vote on Trump and the GOP’s contentious American Health Care Act scheduled for...
by Communications Team | Mar 21, 2017 | Press Releases
Collins Amendment Distracts From Health Care Disaster Republican Health Care Bill Will Eliminate Coverage for 24M+ People, Increase Costs, Threaten Lives Albany, NY – In response to news that New York State members of Congress are considering voting in support...
by Communications Team | Mar 21, 2017 | Press Releases
ALBANY, NY (March 20, 2017) — The Ready for Kindergarten Ready for College campaign applauds the New York State Assembly’s one house budget proposal for putting the state on a path toward finally fulfilling the promise of pre-kindergarten for all children in New York....
by Communications Team | Mar 16, 2017 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Rep John Faso’s decision to vote yes in the Budget Committee for the American Health Care Act, Karen Scharff, executive director of Citizen Action of New York, said: “John Faso just sold out his entire district in the name of tax...
