After a very quick look at the Governor’s 2017-2018 New York State Budget proposal that was released late last night, following are some highlights of interest. We will provide further details as they become available. READ THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS HERE The Budget Documents are all available at...
The #bFair2DirectCare Coalition has issued a Statement on the Governor’s failure to include New funding for Direct Care Workers in the Executive Budget. “#bFair2DirectCare could not have been clearer in what’s needed in this year’s budget to help direct care workers achieve a living wage –...
About three dozen demonstrators representing the bFair2DirectCare Coalition gathered in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Albany today to remind the Governor and the leaders of the New York State Legislature of the need to fund a wage increase for direct care staff working for...
Governor Cuomo has acknowledged that sputtering income tax returns will make for a harder-than-expected budget cycle. READ MORE 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 CP of NYS, its...
It seems clear that Governor Cuomo has chosen to ignore the very real needs of those with developmental disabilities and the good people who serve them. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and...
The bFair2DirectCare consultants got a slot on Susan Arbetter’s Capitol Pressroom show today. The discussion about the direct care wage issue begins at about the 32:25 mark and it runs till 36:20. HEAR THE INTERVIEW HERE ...
Special Education Teacher is honored by NBC Affiliate. SEE THE STORY 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 CP of NYS, its Board of Directors and staff, or of...
bFair2DirectCare Coalition members made their case outside the Governor's State of the State Address in Albany yesterday. click the link below and view page A-3 to see the photos and captions. SEE MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...
The #bFair2DirectCare Coalition has sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo asking him to meet personally with the leaders of the nine organizations that comprise the Coalition, as well as direct support staff, people with disabilities and family members. SEE MORE HERE The articles linked to this...
Click on the link below to see the complete schedule of Governor Cuomo's State of the State speeches planned for six sites around the state next week. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and...