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Statement from the New York State Nurses Association on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death

September 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : September 2 3 , 2020 Contact: Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646 .853.4489 New York — NYSNA is saddened by the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was a trailblazer for equal rights. Her legacy of advocating for equal status under the law for women and men

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND RESOURCE FAIR COMES TO MOUNT VERNON CITY HALL PLAZA

September 18, 2020

Contact:  Marlena Fontes | marlena.fontes@nysna.org | 718-722-0929 Kristi Barnes | Kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646-853-4489 **MEDIA ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY SEPT 19** Mayor, community leaders, nurses to talk health, wellness, and keeping Mount Vernon Hospital open for care Mount Vernon, NY— The Save and

Media Advisory for Tues., Sept. 15: Bellevue Nurses and Allies Demand Funding for Healthcare before next COVID Surge

September 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2020 Contact: Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 Carl Ginsburg | carl.ginsburg@nysna.org | 917.405.1060 With the federal government failing to deliver pandemic aid to states, nurses call for revenue to fully fund and staff NYC’s public and

Albany Med Nurses Authorize Strike

September 04, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2020 Contact: Corey Ellis | corey.ellis@nysna.org | 518.526.4844 Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 Surrounded by labor and community allies on Labor Day, the 2,000 nurses of Albany Med announce strike authorization Albany, NY- The unions and

Statement by NYSNA, Largest New York Nurses Union, Regarding NYS Department of Health Nurse Staffing Study

August 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2020 Contact: Carl Ginsburg | carl.ginsburg@nysna.org | 917-405-1060 NEW YORK, NY — The New York State Nurses Association, representing over 42,000 nurses in New York State, responded to the highly-anticipated study on nurse staffing enhancements just released by the

Northwell LIJ Valley Stream Nurses and Supporters Rally for Safe Staffing, Respect and Healthcare Justice

August 13, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2020 Contact: Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 Valley Stream, NY — More than 100 nurses, elected officials, community, labor and religious leaders gathered in front of Northwell LIJ Valley Stream hospital today for a picket to demand safe

Media Advisory: COVID Nurse Heroes Demand Safe Staffing and a Fair Contract

August 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2020 Contact: Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 Nurses Joined by Elected Officials, Community, Labor and Religious Leaders to Demand Safe Staffing and Respect at Northwell LIJ Valley Stream Hospital Valley Stream, NY — During the COVID-19 surge