Approximately 30,000 NYSNA nurses have union contracts expiring on December 31, 2022, or in early 2023.
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Attorney General James Announces Sentencing Of Former New York State Supreme Court Justice And More
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the sentencing of Erie County power broker and former Chairman of the Erie County Democratic Committee, G. Steven Pigeon.
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New York State Legislature Passes Living Donor Support Act
After receiving unanimous support from the New York State Senate, the New York State Assembly passed the Living Donor Support Act yesterday. Continue reading
With New District Maps, NYIC Action Endorses Newcomers To Albany In Bid For Building Immigrant Power
With new district maps upending many primary races across New York State, the New York Immigration Coalition's sister 501 (c)4 organization, NYIC Action, announced its fourth round of endorsements, including candidates for New York State Assembly and Lieutenant Governor.Continue reading
New York State Debuted Nation’s First Broadcast Cannabis Advertisement Focused on Social Equity
Yesterday, The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released a public service advertisement that debuted during game one of the NBA Finals.Continue reading
Holocaust Education Bill Passes Both Houses Of The NYS Legislature
Today, the New York State Senate passed the Holocaust Education Bill, S.121B, with unanimous support.Continue reading
New York State Senators Call For Passage Of Pro-Consumer Auto Insurance Bill
With just days to go in the 2022 New York State Legislative Session, Senators on both sides of the aisle and across the state are calling for passage of the Auto Insurance Consumer Relief Act.Continue reading
Hundreds Rally Against Asian Hate, Call For Better Education On Asian-American History From Harlem To The Hudson
Today, Senator Anna M. Kaplan and Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti hosted a rally in Great Neck attended by hundreds of local residents and students.Continue reading
The Fresh Air Fund Looking For Nurses For Summer Sleepaway Camps In New York State
The Fresh Air Fund is hiring summer camp nurses for an experience of a lifetime at The Fund’s sleepaway camps in Fishkill, New York, and in Harriman State Park, New York. Continue reading
NY Legislature Updates Law On Real Estate “Salesmen” To Be Gender Inclusive
Last week, The New York State Assembly passed legislation, S.536a/A.8077a, introduced by Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) and Assembly Member Danny O'Donnell (D-Morningside Heights).Continue reading
Workers, Lawmakers, Business Leaders Rally For Minimum Wage Raises From Harlem To The Hudson
Today, a coalition of workers, community groups, labor unions, and business leaders launched a new campaign to increase the minimum wage across New York State and ensure it never falls behind again. Continue reading
WE ACT Applauds NY State Legislature For Passing Bills To Reduce The Impacts Of Pollution On Disadvantaged Communities
Yesterday the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation – S.8830 and A.2103C, respectively.
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Harlem’s WE ACT Responds To The New York State Inadequately Funded Budget
WE- ACT writes that while New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and our legislators have frequently expressed support for environmental and climate justice.
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Additional Letters Published By Office Of Inspector General As Part Of Transparency Initiative
The New York State Inspector General is celebrating the agency’s commitment to transparency and open government by releasing an additional five historical letters online during Sunshine Week.Continue reading
Albany Legislators Can’t Repeat Redistricting Commission’s Failure To Create Fair District Maps
This morning, the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission released two sets of draft maps after failing to reach a bipartisan consensus.Continue reading