BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, Congressman Marc Molinaro is holding a Senior Resource Fair for his constituents. He claims to be “committed to ensuring seniors in Upstate New York are heard and have their needs met,” but his voting record and positions on legislation tell a different story.

ELMONT, NY; HUDSON, NY — This week, Empire State Voices (ESV) donated $1,000 worth of backpacks and school supplies to the Elmont Cultural Center and the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement. The supplies will be given to local families in need as children begin school over the next several weeks.

CAZENOVIA, NEW YORK — Last night, Empire State Voices (ESV) launched its advocacy effort in New York’s 22nd Congressional District by hosting a community conversation with local activists, advocacy organizations, elected leaders, and residents. The evening uplifted a number of local voices as community leaders, residents, and members of the ESV team discussed the ways in which Congressman Brandon Williams is out of step with the people who live in the district he’s supposed to represent.

NEW YORK — Today, President Biden announced the first list of prescription drugs that will be up for price negotiations with Medicare. This announcement marks a significant step in President Biden’s effort to lower healthcare and drug costs for all Americans, a major part of his policy agenda.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — Last Wednesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Brandon Williams toured JMA Wireless’ new 5G equipment factory before attending a high-dollar fundraiser for Williams’ reelection campaign. The politicians held up JMA Wireless as an example of American companies building critical technology in the United States. While it's nice for McCarthy and Williams to show up to celebrate the successes of a policy they opposed, New Yorkers need politicians whose interest in creating new, well-paying jobs starts with policy, not pomp.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — Yesterday, Empire State Voices attended the Great New York State Fair, speaking to local residents about the economic issues most impacting their lives. The nonprofit organization is formally launching its advocacy effort in New York’s 22nd Congressional District next Thursday, August 31st, drawing attention to Congressman Brandon Williams’ record of prioritizing corporations and the ultra-wealthy over his own constituents.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NEW YORK — This evening, Congressman Molinaro is holding a fundraiser with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. The Congressman will host a private reception before the event, with VIP tickets starting at $1,000. Rep. Molinaro’s invite to Speaker McCarthy, whom he votes with over 90% of the time, is just another reminder of how aligned he actually is with the far-right agenda of congressional Republicans.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — Empire State Voices (ESV) has unveiled a new billboard targeting Representative Brandon Williams along I-690 in Syracuse, just outside the New York State Fair. The billboard, which will run for the next three weeks, calls on local residents to contact Rep. Williams and voice their opposition to the upcoming GOP Tax Scam.

NEW YORK — As Americans celebrated the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act becoming law, Republicans are trying to take credit for the positive outcomes of the landmark legislation. Since its passing, investments from the Inflation Reduction Act have spurred over $100 billion in private investment across New York alone, helping create more than 13,500 high-paying jobs.

QUEENS, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices and constituents commemorated the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by delivering a cake to Rep. Gregory Meeks’ district office, House Democrat for the 5th Congressional district, to thank him for his vote in favor of the IRA.

NEW YORK — One year ago today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, improving healthcare coverage and lowering prescription drug costs for tens of millions of Americans and kicking off the largest investment in climate change action in history by incentivizing clean energy projects around the country.

NEW YORK — Today marks the 88th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, which serves as a vital lifeline for tens of millions of seniors and their families every year. President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act on August 14th, 1935, creating what would become one of the nation's most effective and popular programs.

NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices launched a streaming and broadcast ad to hold Congressman Marc Molinaro accountable for supporting legislation that could lead to large cuts in Social Security and Medicare and voting to make it harder for seniors to access their Medicare benefits.

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices joined Make the Road New York, New York Communities for Change, Long Island Progressive Coalition, New York Working Families Party, MoveOn, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, and Bend the Arc Jewish Action for a mock carnival and press conference calling out Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s support of the extreme MAGA circus in Congress.