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As Democratic Socialists Storm Albany, Real Estate Takes Stock
As Democratic Socialists Storm Albany, Real Estate Takes Stock
Data from Small Business United’s report, “Empty Storefronts, High Rent,” were featured in this article about NY voters swinging left due to a number of crises, including the decline of small businesses in our state.

Teamsters accuse Amazon and 13 subcontractors of skipping New York’s layoff notice law
Teamsters accuse Amazon and 13 subcontractors of skipping New York’s layoff notice law
The Action Lab’s Director of Policy and Program, Irene Tung, spoke with Nation of Change about Amazon’s unfair and unlawful treatment of its delivery drivers.

New York City to Provide Free Childcare for Over 22,000 Families
New York City to Provide Free Childcare for Over 22,000 Families
The Action Lab’s Director of Strategic Campaign Initiatives, Ben Parisi, spoke with SSBCrack News about NYC’s step towards a more equitable childcare system.

Mamdani makes childcare free for 22K NYC Families
Mamdani makes childcare free for 22K NYC Families
Comments from The Action Lab’s Director of Strategic Campaign Initiatives, Ben Parisi, are featured in this article about the Mamdani administration’s announcement that it will make childcare completely free for families that rely on the Child Care Assistance Program.

Vacant Storefronts and Commercial Rents
Vacant Storefronts and Commercial Rents
Whitney Hu, the Lead Organizer of The Action Lab’s Small Business United (SBU) coalition, joins BronxTalk for an interview on the epidemic of empty storefronts in NYC and what we can do about it.

Mamdani launches emergency grants for home based childcare providers
Mamdani launches emergency grants for home based childcare providers
The Gothamist’s Karen Yi reported that the Mamdani administration will offer $3 million in emergency grants to home-based childcare providers. This is an important step as The Action Lab’s Providers Organized for Power (POP) coalition fights to ensure that providers receive the compensation they need to live.
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Harry Belafonte’s Legacy Honored By Common And Other Stars
Harry Belafonte’s Legacy Honored By Common And Other Stars
NY CaribNews reported on the free Prospect Park concert put on by BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! and The Action Lab and featuring performances from Common, Adi Oasis, and Ana Tijoux.

As Democratic Socialists Storm Albany, Real Estate Takes Stock
As Democratic Socialists Storm Albany, Real Estate Takes Stock
Data from Small Business United’s report, “Empty Storefronts, High Rent,” were featured in this article about NY voters swinging left due to a number of crises, including the decline of small businesses in our state.

Teamsters accuse Amazon and 13 subcontractors of skipping New York’s layoff notice law
Teamsters accuse Amazon and 13 subcontractors of skipping New York’s layoff notice law
The Action Lab’s Director of Policy and Program, Irene Tung, spoke with Nation of Change about Amazon’s unfair and unlawful treatment of its delivery drivers.
Urban Youth Collaborative Joins The Action Lab
Urban Youth Collaborative Joins The Action Lab
Urban Youth Collaborative joins The Action Lab, launching a new chapter of youth organizing, political education, and leadership development across New York City.

New York City to Provide Free Childcare for Over 22,000 Families
New York City to Provide Free Childcare for Over 22,000 Families
The Action Lab’s Director of Strategic Campaign Initiatives, Ben Parisi, spoke with SSBCrack News about NYC’s step towards a more equitable childcare system.

Mamdani makes childcare free for 22K NYC Families
Mamdani makes childcare free for 22K NYC Families
Comments from The Action Lab’s Director of Strategic Campaign Initiatives, Ben Parisi, are featured in this article about the Mamdani administration’s announcement that it will make childcare completely free for families that rely on the Child Care Assistance Program.
