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ICYMI: Amid Indictment and Censure Votes, George Santos is Failing to Deliver for His Constituents
NEW YORK — Last week, Roll Call published an article detailing how the office of Representative Santos has struggled to adequately handle constituent services. While Rep. Santos has repeatedly stated that his numerous scandals and indictment will not affect his work serving the people of his district, Roll Call’s investigation found that his office has closed an alarmingly small number of constituent cases in the seven months since he was sworn in.
PHOTOS: On 14th Anniversary of Last Minimum Wage Hike, Mr. Rigs, “the Corporate Fat Cat,” Pays Rep. Molinaro a Visit
BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, July 24th, Mr. Rigs, “the Corporate Fat Cat,” paid a visit to Representative Marc Molinaro’s Binghamton office, accompanied by his friends at Empire State Voices. Today marks the 14th anniversary of the last increase to the federal minimum wage back in 2009. Since then, the U.S. dollar has lost 30% of its value.
ICYMI: After Repeated Pressure, Rep. Molinaro Announces He Will Vote to Censure George Santos, But Fails to Support Efforts to Expel
NEW YORK — On Tuesday, Representative Marc Molinaro announced that he would vote in favor of a censure resolution against his colleague, Rep. George Santos, which has been introduced by House Democrats. While he has publicly called for Rep. Santos’ resignation, Molinaro joined Republicans back in May to delay an effort to expel the indicted Congressman.
June’s Consumer Price Index bodes well for working New Yorkers
NEW YORK – Today, The Bureau of Labor Statistics released June’s Consumer Price Index data, showing inflation has slowed to just 0.2 percent. These positive trendlines come nearly a year after the Inflation Reduction Act went into effect, following the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
ICYMI: At Farm Bill Listening Session, Molinaro hears from constituents on votes to strip benefits
NEW YORK – Over the weekend, HudsonValley360 covered Congressman Molinaro's listening session in Chatham, NY, on the upcoming Farm Bill. During public comments, he was confronted by a number of constituents on potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). REMINDER: Molinaro previously voted to make cuts to SNAP, putting food assistance at risk for 54,000 New Yorkers.
TODAY: Empire State Voices Launches New Ad to Hold Rep. Marc Molinaro Accountable for Putting Corporations over Local Businesses
NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices launched an ad to hold Congressman Marc Molinaro accountable for voting to benefit corporate special interests instead of standing up for working families in New York. The 30-second spot is the second in a seven-figure paid media effort highlighting Rep. Molinaro’s record of voting for tax breaks for big corporations while everyday New Yorkers in NY-19 pay their fair share.
Empire State Voices, New York Advocate Groups Protest Outside George Santos’ Office, Highlight ‘One Year Post-Dobbs’
QUEENS, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices joined a protest outside Representative George Santos’ Queens office, calling on him to support the Women’s Health Protection Act. ESV joined a coalition of local New York advocate groups—including MoveOn, Bend the Arc, and Reach Out America—as they demanded their Congressman defend the reproductive and economic rights of all his constituents.
Empire State Voices, New York Advocate Groups Demand Representation—Not More Lies & Stunts
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices was joined by local activists and grassroots organizations outside the Nassau County Courthouse to launch an advocacy and accountability campaign in New York’s 3rd Congressional District, represented by George Santos—who was recently indicted on criminal charges ranging from wire fraud and money laundering to theft of public funds.
Empire State Voices, For the Many, Long Island Progressive Coalition Publish Open Letter Calling Out New York House Republicans for Protecting Rep. George Santos
NEW YORK — Last week, For the Many and the Long Island Progressive Coalition joined Empire State Voices in publishing a letter calling out New York House Republicans who voted to shield Congressman George Santos (NY-03) from expulsion. The letter highlights the Republican House majority’s continued support of Santos, ahead of Empire State Voices’ launch event on Long Island tomorrow alongside hardworking constituents who will speak about how Rep. Santos’ continuous false claims have personally impacted them.
Statement: Empire State Voices on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
NEW YORK — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to raise the debt limit, just days before the projected default deadline. The legislation comes after House Republicans threatened to default on America’s debts unless they secured significant funding cuts for critical programs relied on by millions of working New Yorkers and their families.
Empire State Voices Announces Seven-Figure Ad Campaign Holding Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) Accountable for Hurting Working-Class New Yorkers
HUDSON, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices, a grassroots advocacy organization, launched a new multi-year campaign to fight for economic policies that help working New Yorkers and hold members of Congress who fail to do so accountable, starting with Rep. Marc Molinaro. The launch includes the first ad of a seven-figure paid media effort highlighting Rep. Molinaro’s record of tax giveaways to big corporations and the wealthy while everyday New Yorkers in NY-19 pay their fair share.
Empire State Voices Statement on House Republicans’ Refusal to Hold George Santos Accountable
NEW YORK — Today, 221 House Republicans including Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Rep. Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04) voted in favor of delaying the expulsion of Congressman George Santos (NY-03).
New New York State Advocacy Campaign Launches Ads Calling Out Rep. Brandon Williams for Choosing Billionaires Over Veterans’ Health Care
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — Today, a new New York state advocacy organization, Empire State Voices, which fights for economic policies that make life more affordable for New Yorkers, launched an ad in the Syracuse Post-Standard along with a 5-figure digital ad buy holding Rep. Brandon Williams (NY-22) accountable for protecting major tax breaks to billionaires while slashing benefits for veterans.
Empire State Voices Call on Rep. Marc Molinaro, Rep. Brandon Williams, and Rep. Anthony D'Esposito to Vote to Expel Rep. George Santos from Office
NEW YORK — Today, House Democrats introduced a resolution to expel Rep.George Santos (NY-03) from office.