NEW YORK — Despite the continued signs that the inflation is cooling, prices remain high, and New Yorkers across the state are struggling to keep up with the cost of groceries. Unchecked corporate greed has led to price gouging on even basic necessities, leaving millions of New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity while corporate profits skyrocket.

NEW YORK — Two years ago today, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, a piece of legislation that has come to define the Biden-Harris administration. The Inflation Reduction Act was an unparalleled investment in working- and middle-class Americans that has improved healthcare coverage and lowered drug costs for tens of millions, invested in clean energy projects across the country, and created hundreds of thousands of new jobs—all while reducing the deficit!

NEW YORK — Today, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled the results of the first-ever Medicare drug price negotiations, a development made possible by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which marks its second anniversary tomorrow. These negotiations are part of the administration’s broader effort to address the crisis of healthcare affordability caused by price-gouging and corporate greed.

UTICA, NEW YORK — Yesterday, Empire State Voices and Citizen Action of New York helped Utica residents beat the heat with an ice cream social event in Oneida Square. Local residents stopped by for free ice cream and discussed some of the issues that matter most to them.

ENDICOTT, NEW YORK — An Endicott resident has filed an official complaint against Congressman Marc Molinaro with the House Communications Standards Commission following the broadcast of a radio ad last month. The complaint alleges that Rep. Molinaro illegally used taxpayer money for campaign purposes, citing parallels between the ad and several of the congressman’s campaign videos.

LONG BEACH, NEW YORK — On Saturday, residents enjoying a day at Long Beach turned their attention skyward to see an airplane banner highlighting the inequities of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, known by opponents as the Republican Tax Scam. The banner, paid for by Empire State Voices and Economic Security Project Action, is the start of a statewide campaign drawing attention to the upcoming fight over a slew of provisions from the 2017 law that are set to expire next year.

NEW YORK — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS announced that the Biden Administration’s crackdown on ultra-wealthy tax cheats has officially recovered $1 billion in unpaid taxes. The initiative is part of President Biden’s signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act, which gave the IRS $80 billion over the next 10 years to modernize its systems and hire additional agents for audits on individuals with over $1 million of income.

HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK — Yesterday, Empire State Voices, Make the Road Action, and New York Communities for Change kicked off the summer season in Hempstead with an ice cream social event in Kennedy Park. Local residents stopped by for free ice cream and discussed some of the issues that matter most to them.

SAUGERTIES, NEW YORK — Yesterday, Empire State Voices kicked off the summer season in Saugerties with an ice cream social event in Seamon Park. Local residents stopped by for free ice cream and discussed some of the issues that matter most to them.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in 2022, is a beacon of hope for homeowners grappling with high energy costs. It's a comprehensive solution that not only addresses high inflation rates but also provides significant relief from rising energy costs.

UPSTATE NEW YORK — Today, Congressman Marc Molinaro broke his promise to the people of Upstate New York by voting to limit future increases to benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK — Following a rally led by Empire State Voices and Make the Road Action last Thursday, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito responded to the concerns of his constituents by releasing the following statement:

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices, Make the Road Action, and Social Security Works were joined by local advocacy groups, union members, and concerned Long Islanders for a press conference and rally outside Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s district office in Garden City.

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — On Monday, May 6th, 2024, community leaders, advocates, and members of Citizen Action of New York gathered outside Congressman Marc Molinaro’s Binghamton office to demand he vote against a bill that would allow banks to continue to charge exorbitant credit card late fees. A mobile billboard truck provided by Empire State Voices echoed protesters’ concerns.

Buying a home is more expensive than ever before – and more renters than ever are feeling the burden of rising rent prices across the United States. Nationally, the cost of housing has risen 50% more than household income over the last 20 years, and nearly 45% of renters are cost-burdened (spending over 30% of their income on housing). Housing unaffordability and shortages have been felt the most by low and middle-income families. President Biden’s proposed budget would bring much-needed relief.

ITHACA, NEW YORK — Yesterday, Empire State Voices (ESV) joined students at Cornell University for a conversation examining the intersection of race, gender, and economic stability in New York state. Students in Dr. Riché Richardson's Introduction to Africana Studies course engaged in a lively discussion about the access to prosperity (or lack thereof) afforded to women and people of color and the responsibility that government has to create an environment where all have the opportunity to excel.

VERONA, NEW YORK — Yesterday, as President Biden visited Syracuse to tout a $6 billion investment in the area, Empire State Voices and Indivisible Mohawk Valley greeted Congressman Brandon Williams with protestors and a mobile billboard truck outside his town hall event in Verona, his first open-forum event in nearly a year.

SAUGERTIES, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices unveiled a mobile billboard truck outside Congressman Marc Molinaro’s breakfast with the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce in Saugerties. While Rep. Molinaro attempted to pitch his record to small business leaders over coffee and bagels, the truck parked outside reminded attendees of the freshman Representative’s relentless support for large corporate tax breaks during his short tenure in Congress.

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.