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Join NY StateWide Senior Action Council to Help Prevent a Federal Debt Default.
This is an urgent action request for the week of 5/22/23 to New York organizations, businesses, and everyday people to those who represent New York in Congress. Together, we are calling on them to take immediate action to prevent debt default, and avoid harmful cuts to social programs that help millions of New Yorkers and our families meet our basic needs. Here’s how you can help ASAP: If you...
Governor Hochul’s State of the State Message
On January 5, Governor Hochul presented the State of the State Message, and for the first time in recent memory, there was a specific section dedicated to issues of importance to older residents. The State of the State is available for your review in an online book, and can be found at this link. StateWide Executive Director Maria Alvarez expressed appreciation that she listened to advocates who...
The Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court
Efforts to eliminate the Affordable Care Act (the ACA) have been voted on and defeated in Congress ever since it was passed ten years ago, and now the federal government and some states have a lawsuit (California v. Texas) appealing to the courts to eliminate the ACA. That case will be heard before the US Supreme Court on November 10th. Now is a good time to re-educate ourselves regarding the...
Calling for Action on Improved Medicare for All – August 22, 2020
All across the country, advocates will be calling for federal action on Improved Medicare for All. Here in New York, StateWide Senior Action Council is part of a group planning action - and because we want everyone to be safe - you can take action from home. Join the effort to raise our voices through Facebook or Twitter or email or phone on Saturday afternoon. Just RSVP at this link and you'll...