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Dec 23, 20247 min read

Las Posadas procession in Albany calls on Gov. Hochul to address child poverty in the NYS budget

Religious and anti-poverty advocates gathered in Albany on Dec. 22 to deliver a petition signed by 35 organizations and over 1,250 New Yorke

Dec 16, 20242 min read

The Labor-Religion Coalition of New York State is excited to share some big news with you! In 2025, we’ll be taking the next step in our mor

Aug 7, 20242 min read

Just a few weeks ago, the New York State Poor People’s Campaign joined thousands of poor and low-wage workers, advocates, faith leaders,...

Jun 20, 20243 min read

It's officially summer, and we hope you are staying safe and cool wherever you find yourself during this heat wave! LRC began this month...

May 2, 20245 min read

It’s May and that means the 2024 Moral Fusion Leadership Awards are just around the corner! If you haven’t yet, purchase tickets here for...

Apr 23, 20242 min read

This past weekend, the New York State Legislature voted on and passed the FY25 Budget, nearly three weeks past its original deadline....

Apr 4, 20244 min read

Once again, the New York State Budget is late. Since January, the Labor-Religion Coalition has been advocating for a budget that invests...

Mar 8, 20246 min read

It's been quite the start to March at the Labor-Religion Coalition! We're just 8 days into the month and already we've helped to...

Feb 2, 20244 min read

The 2024 New York State legislative session is underway! After delivering her annual State of the State last month, Governor Kathy Hochul...