Hundreds of NYSNA Nurses Rallied at the State Capitol to Sound Alarm on Staffing Crisis in Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Albany, N.Y.– On Wednesday, March 5, hundreds of New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) nurses and healthcare professionals held their annual lobby day. Nurses visited elected leaders and then held a press conference calling on Albany to invest in quality healthcare for all New Yorkers and to address the continued staffing crisis.

Nurses were joined by Senate Health Committee Chair Sen. Gustavo Rivera, Sen. Robert Jackson, Assembly Health Chair Amy Paulin, Sen. Jessica Ramos, Assemblymembers Harry Bronson, Aileen Gunther, Karines Reyes, and Phara Souffrant Forrest, and Local 1199 SEIU Political Organizer, Alizandra Garri.

"As a steadfast supporter of healthcare workers, I stand in solidarity with nurses both in my district and statewide. Their requests are just common sense— safe staffing and increased nurse recruitment are essential for delivering quality patient care. Our nurses tirelessly provide support during life's most challenging moments and deserve our support in return. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to join forces with NYSNA to advance health equity across New York State," said Senator Scarcella-Spanton. 

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