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ALIGN in the News

Fearing federal cuts, unions ask Hochul for more DOL funding

March 28, 2025

In anticipation of federal budget cuts, nearly 20 prominent unions and other labor groups are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to proactively set aside hundreds of millions of extra dollars for the state Department of Labor.

Wall Street Bankers Bonuses Hit Record High

March 26, 2025

Wall Street bonuses hit a record high in 2024, with individual bankers earning average payouts of nearly a quarter of a million dollars, according to state officials.

Mayoral candidates weigh in on affordability, financial fallout of Trump actions

February 13, 2025

New Yorkers say they have concerns about how national policy and executive actions are going to impact their bottom line. “I’m very worried about this city,” Sheepshead Bay resident Bobbie Sackman said.

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#RaiseUpNY

May 3, 2024

Cost of Living Downstate vs Upstate
The 2023 Minimum Wage Deal in NYS set a higher wage for downstate than upstate. The division ignores the reality that many upstate regions are experiencing, including skyrocketing housing and living costs just lie downstate.

Green Healthy Schools One-Pager

May 2, 2024

Check out our one-pager for our Green Healthy Schools campaign! Download PDF here

2024 Labor Budget Hearing Testimony

January 30, 2024

January 30, 2024 Hon. Liz Krueger, Chair New York State Senate Finance Committee 416 Capitol, Albany, NY 12247 Hon.