10 Apr

Posted at 14:33h in News, Uncategorized
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#bFair2DirectCare today thanked Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature for including in the new state budget funding that starts the process of paying a living wage to direct care workers who support New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. READ MORE HERE   The articles linked to this page...

10 Apr

Posted at 13:41h in News
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AccessCNY Executive Director Paul Joslyn says it took a comprehensive campaign to get the ears of Albany to act on the crisis. HEAR THE STORY HERE   The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect...

10 Apr

Posted at 09:34h in News
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Direct care workers: Budget sets aside $55 million to raise the salaries of those who work with the disabled. READ THE ARTICLE HERE   The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of...

05 Apr

Posted at 08:51h in News
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Lawmakers sometime late Wednesday or Thursday are hoping to adopt a final state budget, according to the Buffalo News.   READ THE ARTICLE HERE   The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views...

03 Apr

Posted at 16:52h in News
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Although Governor Cuomo said "he will not sign the budget unless $55 million is included for Direct Service Professionals," nothing is set in stone until the budget is signed READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...

29 Mar

Posted at 08:54h in News
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"There are some things in government that are no-brainers. And being fair to direct care is a no-brainer," said Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. SEE THE STORY HERE   The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...