Raise Up NY Responds to Governor Hochul’s State BudgetTal Frieden, Raise Up NY available for interviews
New York, NY (January 16, 2024) – In response to Governor Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2025 New York State Budget, Tal Frieden, Raise Up NY coalition spokesperson and ALIGN Campaign Manager, and Stan Koniszewski III, Teamsters Joint Council 18 Political Coordinator, released the following statements:
Tal Frieden, Raise Up NY coalition spokesperson and ALIGN Campaign Manager:
“Governor Hochul’s State Budget denies New Yorkers the living wage they deserve.…
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