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 | Jan 26, 2010 | Southern Tier
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,...
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...
by Communications Team | Dec 15, 2009 | Southern Tier
This is the second post in our series, Faces of Change. Click here for the first post. 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...
by Communications Team | Nov 10, 2009 | Health Care, Southern Tier
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! Here’s the play-by-play from Souther Tier Chapter Volunteer Wanda Mead Campbell: Caravan to Remember...
by Communications Team | Sep 25, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care, New York City, Southern Tier, Uncategorized, Western New York
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....
by Communications Team | Sep 14, 2009 | Capital District, New York City, Southern Tier
Today 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. Albany: Mayor – Corey Ellis City Treasurer – Kathy...
by Communications Team | Aug 18, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care, Hudson Valley, New York City, Rochester, Southern Tier, Western New York
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! My group in Buffalo,...
by Communications Team | Jul 29, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care, New York City, Southern Tier
Local HCAN coalitions in New York City, the Capital District, and the Southern Tier held events to called on their members of Congress to pass H.R. 3200 before the summer recess. In New York City, the rally was held on the steps of City Hall. The group called on Rep....
