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Communications Director: Darcy Wells, [email protected] or 518-859-1274

22 Dec, 2025

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects

24 Oct, 2025

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on WNBPA Contract Fight

19 May, 2025

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Empire 1 Offshore Wind Project

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11 Apr, 2022

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on 2022-23 State Budget

Albany, NY – “The New York State budget includes several victories for working people.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on 2022-23 State Budget

28 Jan, 2022

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation

Albany, NY – “The Farm Laborers Wage Board made the right decision recommending a phased-in overtime plan that will create equity and equality for farmworkers,” said Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation

26 Jan, 2022

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New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Hochul for Governor

Albany, NY - "I’m pleased to announce that today, the New York State AFL-CIO Executive Council voted to endorse Kathy Hochul for Governor," said Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Hochul for Governor

26 Jan, 2022

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New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Schumer for Re-Election

Albany, NY - Today, the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced the endorsement of United States Senator Charles E. Schumer in his bid for re-election.

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Schumer for Re-Election

29 Oct, 2021

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

Albany, NY - "The Build Back Better framework announced by President Biden is exactly what our country needs right now," said Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan