Posted October, 26 2009 by arianne
Today, Governor Paterson announced he will hold a special legislative session on November 10 to address the current state budget deficit and address legislation that was not finished at the end of session last June– namely, legalizing gay marriage. The Governor will also host a public leaders meeting on October 29th New York City. Read […]
Posted October, 20 2009 by arianne
Rallies, town halls and phone banks are being held in cities across the nation as part of a National Day of Action to let Congress know it is time to deliver on health reform. President Barack Obama in New York tonight! Join local grassroots organizations and unions as they rally to say “We Stand With […]
Posted October, 16 2009 by arianne
Come show support for the President and Health Care Reform. Congress is voting on historic health care legislation in the next few weeks and we need to be sure they hear “Yes, we want health care reform!” Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:30 PM: Press conference outside Hammerstein Ballroom, SW corner of 8th Ave and W.34th […]
Posted October, 15 2009 by arianne
Today, the Community Service Society (CSS), in partnership with A Better Balance, released “Sick in the City: What the Lack of Paid Leave Means for Working New Yorkers.” The report found that nearly half of New York City workers do not have paid sick leave, and nearly two-thirds of low-income New Yorkers lack paid sick […]