WBAI Radio, By Linda Perry January 9, 2013. Members of the Alliance for a Just Rebuilding coalition were in Albany today for the governors state of the state address. Yesterday, the coalition of more than 50 labor and community organizations rallied at New Yorks City Hall where they demanded a voice on the various commissions appointed by the governor that will call the shots on how and where federal dollars are used to aid in the hurricane recovery.
The Epoch Times, By Zachary Stieber, January 8, 2013. Community groups concerned with funding decisions regarding Hurricane Sandy recovery have formed a coalition to strengthen their cause. Matt Ryan, executive director of The Alliance for a Greater New York said that decisions need to be made with more representation from hardest hit communities, as well as labor, faith, and community groups.
Mundo Fox, January 8, 2013. Companies political, religious and labor NY provide solutions to the damage left by "Sandy".In New York, dozens of organizations reported that efforts to rebuild the areas affected by Hurricane "Sandy" were not sufficient and therefore are providing recommendations.
Sinovision Net, By Jingong Ping January 8, 2013. Tomorrow, New York Governor Cuomo will be this year's State of the State's message of the speech, is expected to announce hurricane reconstruction work plan. Today, New York City, each of the affected community representatives gathered in the town hall, require the reconstruction process is fair and transparent.
Yes! Magazine, By Olivia Rosane, December 30, 2012. The fight for justice at Walmart went another round on Tuesday morning, as around 75 protesters gathered in Port Newark, N.J., in an attempt to block the unloading of the container ship Maersk Carolina, whose cargo included Walmart-bound goods made in Bangladesh. While the blockade was not successful, the action demonstrated the strengthening alliance between Occupy-related groups and more labor-specific organizations.
