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VIDEO: Groups Slam Rep. D’Esposito’s Environmental Record at Earth Day Rally
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VIDEO: Groups Slam Rep. D’Esposito’s Environmental Record at Earth Day Rally

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — Today, a large coalition of environmental, community, and progressive groups held an Earth Day rally in Garden City to expose Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s disastrous record on climate and safe water. Groups slammed the first-term Congressman for his voting record and positions on fossil fuels, offshore wind, and clean water legislation.

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As New Yorkers Feel the Squeeze on Tax Day, House Republicans Leave Working Families to Fend for Themselves
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As New Yorkers Feel the Squeeze on Tax Day, House Republicans Leave Working Families to Fend for Themselves

NEW YORK — Today, April 15th, millions of New Yorkers will file their 2023 taxes ahead of the midnight deadline. Despite recent positive economic trends, many New Yorkers are still feeling the squeeze of high prices. While empty promises from Washington are a dime a dozen, recent attempts by House Republicans to give tax relief to corporations and protect ultra-wealthy tax cheats make this year’s platitudes particularly hard to swallow.

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New Yorkers Join Empire State Voices, Economic Security Project for a Demonstration of the New IRS Direct File Pilot
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New Yorkers Join Empire State Voices, Economic Security Project for a Demonstration of the New IRS Direct File Pilot

NEW YORK — Yesterday, Empire State Voices and Economic Security Project hosted New Yorkers across the state for a virtual presentation on the new IRS Direct File pilot. IRS Representative Bridget Roberts, who leads the Direct File Service team, gave an in-depth demonstration of the new filing tool, took questions from attendees, and elaborated on the goals of this exciting new program.

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NEW AD: Single Mother of Two Calls Out D’Esposito for Voting to Raise Housing Costs for Long Island Families
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NEW AD: Single Mother of Two Calls Out D’Esposito for Voting to Raise Housing Costs for Long Island Families

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices launched a new ad in the Nassau County media market as part of its seven-figure paid media effort in New York’s 4th Congressional District. “Stay Here” is the fourth in a series of ads aimed at holding Rep. Anthony D’Esposito accountable for voting against the interests of working people and educating constituents on the Congressman’s record.

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NO CUTS, NO CONDITIONS: Long Island Advocacy Groups Demand Rep. D’Esposito Oppose Republican Efforts to Cut Funding for Key Programs
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NO CUTS, NO CONDITIONS: Long Island Advocacy Groups Demand Rep. D’Esposito Oppose Republican Efforts to Cut Funding for Key Programs

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices and Make the Road Action were joined by local advocacy groups and Nassau County residents for a press conference outside Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s district office. The groups called on the NY-04 representative to oppose ongoing Republican efforts to slash funding for programs Long Island families rely on, from the Social Security Administration to K-12 education and childcare assistance.

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State of The District: What Broome County Residents REALLY Think About the State of the Union
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State of The District: What Broome County Residents REALLY Think About the State of the Union

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Last night, local residents joined Empire State Voices and Citizen Action of New York for a State of the Union watch party in Binghamton. Between snacks, drinks, and a rowdy game of State of the Union Bingo, attendees discussed President Biden’s speech, the current “State of the District,” and the legislative priorities they want to see their representative in Congress fight for over the coming year.

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State of The Island: What Nassau County Residents REALLY Think About the State of the Union
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State of The Island: What Nassau County Residents REALLY Think About the State of the Union

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK — Last night, Long Island residents from across Nassau County joined Empire State Voices for a State of the Union watch party in Rockville Centre. Between snacks, drinks, and a rowdy game of State of the Union Bingo, attendees discussed President Biden’s speech, the current “State of Long Island,” and the legislative priorities they want to see their representative in Congress fight for over the coming year.

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As Biden Delivers His Big Speech, Central New Yorkers are STILL Wondering: “Where is Brandon Williams?”
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As Biden Delivers His Big Speech, Central New Yorkers are STILL Wondering: “Where is Brandon Williams?”

CENTRAL NEW YORK — As President Biden gave his State of the Union address last night, Central New Yorkers scanned brief shots of the crowd for any sign of Congressman Brandon Williams, who has been notably absent from the district in recent months. While Biden recounted his record of legislative successes and laid out a vision for further progress, residents of New York’s 22nd Congressional District were left wondering whether they would be left to fend for themselves for yet another year.

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NEW AD: U.S. Army and New York National Guard Veteran Slams Rep. Molinaro for Siding with Corporations Over Working People
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NEW AD: U.S. Army and New York National Guard Veteran Slams Rep. Molinaro for Siding with Corporations Over Working People

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices launched a new ad in the Binghamton media market as part of its seven-figure paid media effort in New York’s 19th Congressional District. “Serve” is the eighth in a series of ads aimed at holding Rep. Marc Molinaro accountable for voting against the interests of working people and educating constituents on the Congressman’s record.

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Where is Congressman Brandon Williams?
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Where is Congressman Brandon Williams?

CENTRAL NEW YORK — Earlier today, the Post-Standard released blockbuster investigative reporting exposing Brandon Williams as an absentee Congressman who “has not passed any legislation of consequence for his district.”

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Long Islanders Gather in Elmont for Black History Month Conversation on Race and Economics
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Long Islanders Gather in Elmont for Black History Month Conversation on Race and Economics

ELMONT, NEW YORK — Yesterday, Empire State Voices and Economic Security Project hosted a forum on the intersection of race and economics on Long Island. Local residents gathered at Le Spot Cafe in Elmont, NY, for an evening of food, drinks, and conversation around the economic policies that most acutely affect the Black community, where progress has been made, and where there remains important work to be done.

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SPOTTED: Empire State Voices Unveils Mobile Billboard Outside Rep. Molinaro and Speaker Johnson’s High-Dollar Binghamton Fundraiser
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SPOTTED: Empire State Voices Unveils Mobile Billboard Outside Rep. Molinaro and Speaker Johnson’s High-Dollar Binghamton Fundraiser

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices (ESV) unveiled a mobile billboard truck outside a high-dollar fundraiser held by Congressman Marc Molinaro and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in Binghamton. The billboard demands that Rep. Molinaro oppose a Republican bill that seeks to claw back more than $25 billion in IRS funding, hamstringing the agency’s ability to go after wealthy tax cheats.

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SPOTTED: Empire State Voices Unveils Mobile Billboard Outside Rep. Williams and Speaker Johnson’s High-Dollar New Hartford Fundraiser
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SPOTTED: Empire State Voices Unveils Mobile Billboard Outside Rep. Williams and Speaker Johnson’s High-Dollar New Hartford Fundraiser

UTICA, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices (ESV) unveiled a mobile billboard truck outside a high-dollar fundraiser held by Congressman Brandon Williams and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at a country club outside Utica. The billboard demands that Rep. Williams oppose a Republican bill that seeks to claw back more than $25 billion in IRS funding, hamstringing the agency’s ability to go after wealthy tax cheats.

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Rep. D’Esposito Receives A Valentine’s Day Message from Brokenhearted Constituents
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Rep. D’Esposito Receives A Valentine’s Day Message from Brokenhearted Constituents

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices joined former educators and concerned Long Island residents to deliver a Valentine’s Day message to Congressman Anthony D’Esposito. The constituents presented the Congressman’s staff with a handmade card, expressing their heartbreak over Rep. D’Esposito’s recent votes to cut funding for K-12 education.

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NEW AD: Mother of 5 Calls Out Rep. Molinaro for Supporting Tax Breaks for the Wealthy Over Working Families Like Hers
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NEW AD: Mother of 5 Calls Out Rep. Molinaro for Supporting Tax Breaks for the Wealthy Over Working Families Like Hers

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices launched a new ad in the Binghamton media market as part of its seven-figure paid media effort in New York’s 19th Congressional District. “Break” is the seventh in a series of ads aimed at holding Rep. Marc Molinaro accountable for voting against the interests of working people and educating constituents on the Congressman’s record.

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PHOTOS: Empire State Voices Launches Billboard Truck Calling Out Rep. D’Esposito’s Anti-Social Security Voting Record
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PHOTOS: Empire State Voices Launches Billboard Truck Calling Out Rep. D’Esposito’s Anti-Social Security Voting Record

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices (ESV) launched a billboard truck to drive around New York’s 4th Congressional District, beginning outside Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s district office in Garden City and making stops in Hempstead, Roosevelt, Freeport, Baldwin, Rockville Centre, Valley Stream, Elmont, and Franklin Square. The mobile billboard calls on Rep. D’Esposito to pass a budget that protects Long Islanders’ access to Social Security benefits and highlights the Congressman’s record of voting to cut funding for the Social Security Administration.

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