Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of their Right to Unionize
Albany, NY – “This executive order is a direct attack on working people, an assault on workers’ rights, and a...
36 LOCAL LEADERS STATEWIDE BACK GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S MENTAL HEALTH REFORMS; CALL ON LEGISLATURE TO PASS
Comes in Light of Poll That Confirms 90 Percent of New Yorkers Support the Governor’s Proposal Leaders Join a Broad...
Solar Energy is New York’s Shining Star—Governor Hochul Must Capitalize
Nearly six years ago, New York enacted the nation’s most ambitious climate law. These are not just lofty aspirations—they are...
New York’s Child Care Crisis Is Here – Governor Hochul Must Act Now
Without urgent budgetary action from Governor Kathy Hochul, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Carl Heastie, New York’s Child Care...
New Show: ‘Politics Unusual’ Premieres Friday on WNYW FOX 5
TUNE-IN / NEW PROGRAM Politics these days is anything but usual. Our political landscape is constantly changing, and the potential...
Is A Lieutenant Governor Even Needed Anymore?
When Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced he was not going to seek re-election as Gov. Hochul’s running mate next year,...
Governor Hochul’s Proposal to Reform the State’s IDR Process Will Help Patients & Taxpayers
If it cost you $100 for your mechanic to change your oil, would it make sense for them to instead...
You Season Five Production Adds Nearly $50 Million to New York’s Economy
Final Season Created Over 940 Jobs For Local Residents NEW YORK – The fifth and final season of Warner Bros....
Navigating Agriculture in Challenging Times
Ask any farmer: Farming is almost never easy. The days are long, Mother Nature can be unpredictable, and forces outside...
In 2019, New York City’s share of state public health funding was slashed. Now is the time for Albany to restore equitable public health funding to our city.
Several years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the dire implications of inadequate public health investment. As legislators and medical...
Topline Polling Data: NYC Mayoral Race
To: Interested Parties From: Bradley Honan, Honan Strategy Group Date: March 25, 2025 Re: Topline Polling Data: NYC Mayoral Race...
A Mental Health Crisis in Communities of Color—and how New York can Fix It
New York State’s greatest asset is its diversity. Generations of immigrants and communities of color have shaped New York into...
State Will Continue to Protect CDPAP Consumers and Workers After April 1 Transition Deadline
New York State is proceeding with much-needed reforms to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) that will protect home...
New York Must End Mandatory Abortion Surveillance
New York has long been a leader in abortion rights. From the first in the nation law, legalizing abortion care...
AARP NY and PULP Statement on Energy Affordability as State Budget Talks Begin
ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel and Public Utility Law Project Executive Director and Counsel Laurie...
New York patients already struggle with high medical bills. Albany could make things worse.
Patients in New York are already struggling with sky-high medical bills. State lawmakers could make matters worse for patients. A...
NEW YORK NEEDS ALL THE ENERGY WE CAN GET
Governor Hochul deserves praise for her courageous approval of enhancements to the Iroquois pipeline last month, which will increase our...
Casino Licenses Are a Smart Bet to Save New York City’s Subways and Buses
The future of congestion pricing – the game-changing policy that can rebuild our entire region – is needlessly being called...
Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation Improving New Yorkers’ Access to Lung Cancer Screening; Coalition Backing Bill Applauds Senators & Calls on Assembly to Follow Suit
Proposal lauded by patient advocates, medical leaders and public health groups as critical toward ensuring more New Yorkers can detect...
CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES
Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/18/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced recent staff changes in the following statement. After a...
