Advocates call on Bank of America and Wall Street to be part of the solution to state’s budget crisis Press Release

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Faith Leaders Pray for Suffering Poor at Governor’s Doorstep on GOOD FRIDAY
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Anti-poverty advocates join with state lawmakers at City Hall in NYC to urge more funding for jobs for welfare participants in state budget. read >

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Hunger Action Calls on Sen. Gillibrand to lead fight for $4 billion increase in funding for child nutrition programs
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Hundreds Rally at State Capitol for Jobs, Higher Welfare Grant, Access to Education. Time for Wall Street to Bail out Main Street, stop rebate of $16 billion stock transfer tax.

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Hunger Action Submits Petition to Labor Dept, to Raise State Minimum Wage to $10 an Hour read release>

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Hunger Action Network Supports Governor's Proposal for a Soda anti-obesity Tax

A soda tax is a critical step in the effort to reduce obesity, especially among children, and to promote better nutrition. Proceeds from the soda tax should be clearly earmarked to support anti-obesity, nutrition and health care programs. read release