While our calls, emails and rallies were effective in delaying the vote-we still must work to defeat it once and for all.  All eyes are still on the U.S. Senate bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act and leave 22 million people without health care, all to give huge tax breaks to the wealthy and drug and insurance corporations. We MUST continue the public outcry necessary to stop them.  Below is a list of events happening this week across the state.  Check here to find a phone bank and other upcoming events near you: http://newyorkersforhealthcare.org/     Wednesday June 28 4 pm “Save our Healthcare Vigil,” Federal building, 15 Henry Street, Binghamton Contact: Mary Clark, cabing@citizenactionny.org 5 pm “Save Our Healthcare” vigil, Federal building, 130 South Elmwood, Buffalo   5 pm “Save Our Healthcare” vigil, Federal building, 1 Clinton Square, Albany Contact: Gail Cook, gail.cook@1199.org   5 pm “Save Our Healthcare” vigil, Federal building, 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains   5:30 pm “Save Our Healthcare” vigil, Federal building, Foley Square, Manhattan Contact: Mark Hannay, metrohealth@igc.org   6 pm “Save Our Healthcare” vigil, Federal building, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip Contact: Dan Fingas, dfingas@lipc.org Thursday June 29   10 am, Leafleting, SIUH Health & Information Fair for Seniors, Midland Beach, Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Blvd.   12 pm, “Save our Healthcare Vigil,” Federal Building, 10 Broad Street, Utica   4 pm. Rally, Rep. Stefanik’s office, 136 Glen Street, Glens Falls Contact: Joe [...]

The Capital Region Truth Commission on Poverty is rapidly approaching! Capital Region Truth Commission on Poverty Thursday, July 13th, 5-8pm IUE-CWA Local 301 Hall 336 Broadway, Schenectady, NY

The people's opportunity to outline their priorities for the 2018 legislative session SIGN UP FOR PEOPLE's STATE OF THE STATE  

  A festive family event to support our efforts to end hunger and promote food justice. Choose a locally made soup bowl and enjoy gourmet soups, bread and baked gooodies. The bowl is yours to keep as a reminder of the many empty bowls in the world.  Your attendance supports the service and advocacy work of FOCUS Churches of Albany and Hunger Action Network of New York State. When February 4th, 2018 12:30 PM   through   2:30 PM Location Delmar Reformed Church 386 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 Event Fee(s) General Admission $ 25.00 Seniors, Students, Children $ 15.00 Register Here

Join us to learn about all the state legislative issues. Meet your legislators and make your concerns known. Busses from New York City

A benefit to support Hunger Action Network of New York State in its work to end hunger and its root causes VIEW FLYER

Join Honorary Hosts Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Berkower, First Columbia, Christine Quinn, Food Bank for NYC, Project Hospitality, Thomas P. DiNapoli, Amali,  Malkin & Ross, Hon. Joanne D. Yepsen, Omnibus Consortium, Trudy Mason, Rashida Tyler, Michael Sussman, Esq & family and  Anne Pollack for this important event FEATURING: Hunger Hero Award presented to Andy Fisher, a leader in the food justice movement, with a book signing for his most recent book, "Big Hunger" Rob Schwartz Memorial Making a Difference Award presented to Ron Deutsch, a leader in the poverty and hunger field and Executive Director of the Fiscal Policy Institute GUEST SPEAKER: Christine Quinn, former speaker of the New York City Council and current CEO of Win, one of New York City's largest providers of shelter and aid for homeless families.   REGISTER HERE