February 27, 2013 By Alex Beauchamp, Northeast Region Director Food & Water Watch abeauchamp@fwwatch.org I have great news. The Cuomo administration hasmissed a key fracking deadline, guaranteeing that we'll keep
February 26, 2013 Around Town By Neal Tepel Super Storm Sandy devastated the homes and lives of many fire fighters. In the wake of this disaster, union members answered the
February 7, 2013 By Christine C. Quinn, Speaker NYC Council It's been reported in the news that Con Ed is seeking to increase its gas and electric rates for New
January 29, 2013 By Manny Castro As our community is still struggling because of immigration status restrictions on disaster relief benefits, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) continues to call
January 11, 2013 By Susan Smith LaborPress Albany Bureau Assembly Member O'Donnell attended a joint Assembly hearing on the drilling practice known as “hydrofracking.” This January 10 e hearing was
January 4, 2013 By Diane Cohen, LaborPress Washington Bureau The House Republican Leadership turned its back on millions of Americans impacted by Superstorm Sandy by failing to put the Senate
December 24, 2012 The Office of General Services (OGS) has set up drop-off locations across the state for businesses and individuals to bring the toys which will be distributed to
November 15, 2012 By Marc Bussanich Scientists have been warning for decades that global warming will cause severe damage if carbon emissions aren’t curbed. The jury is still out whether
November 16, 2012 Washington, DC Superstorm Sandy is fueling concerns about climate change and how it's inflating the costs and risks of extreme weather, according to a new post-election poll
November 13, 2012 By Stephanie West Starting today employees of the City of New York will be able to set aside part of their paychecks directly to aid in Hurricane
