March 21, 2014 By John Zogby I am reading and watching a lot of the same crap as everyone else about the November 2014 elections. There is a growing consensus…
…community.” “For far too long, we have not received our fair share of funding,” the public advocate continued. “And it’s now time that we get our fair share of funding….
February 24, 2014 By Joe Maniscalco Mayor Bill de Blasio. New York, NY – Although the “historic” new plan to save Long Island College Hospital from dissolution offers employees at the…
…ability to self-tax, so that we can provide a level playing field for every child in New York City,” City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito said ahead of a joint hearing…
…would jumpstart the transformation of our safety-net hospitals, and bring them into the 21st century. New York City stands with Governor Cuomo and State Legislators in urging our federal partner…
January 24, 2014 By Joe Maniscalco Public sector workers rally outside Cuomo’s offices. Brooklyn, NY – As hospitals in Brooklyn continue to teeter on the brink this week, the head…
…LICH, “irresponsible” and “dangerous.” “[Governor Cuomo], you made the decision to fund universal Pre-K,” Councilwoman Cumbo said. “And in the same way that you did that, we are calling on…
December 11, 2013 New York, N.Y. – City Comptroller John C. Liu made the following statement in response to questions about his vote against $42 million in tax breaks and other…
…out of the business as they walk out the door, they put 163 people at risk,” said Anthony Wells, president, Social Service Employees Union, Local 371. “It’s outrageous.” This week’s…
October 2, 2013 By UAW President Bob King Bob King Washington, DC – Today is a sad day for working Americans and our democracy. Tea Party Republicans continued their extremist…
