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Read our latest press releases below. If you’re a member of the press, email press@nysna.org with your request and deadline and someone from the NYSNA communications team will get back to you.

NYSNA Members at Northwell Health/Putnam Hold Informational Picket to Demand Safe Staffing and Fair Union Contract

November 12, 2026

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Nov. 12 Contact: Kristi Barnes l press@nysna.org l (646) 853-4489 Joe Celestin l press@nysna.org l (518) 776-8337 NYSNA Members at Northwell Health/Putnam Hold Informational Picket to Demand Safe Staffing and Fair Union Contract After over a year of bargaining

NYSNA Statement in Response to Workplace Violence Incident at Mount Sinai South Nassau

November 09, 2026

For Immediate Release: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 Contact: Kristi Barnes | press@nysna.org | 646-853-4489 NYSNA Statement in Response to Workplace Violence Incident at Mount Sinai South Nassau NYSNA Attempted Health and Safety Inspection Today Nurses Call for Mount Sinai to Settle a Fair Contract with

Nov. 12: NYSNA Nurses at Northwell Health/Putnam Hospital to Hold Informational Picket to Demand Safe Staffing and a Fair Union Contract

November 06, 2026

**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, NOV. 12** Contact: Kristi Barnes | press@nysna.org | (646) 853-4489 Joe Celestin l press@nysna.org l (518) 776-8337 NYSNA Nurses at Northwell Health/Putnam Hospital to Hold Informational Picket to Demand Safe Staffing and a Fair Union Contract After over a year of

NYSNA Nurse Reinstated at New York City Health+Hospitals/Kings County

November 03, 2026

New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) nurses and allies celebrated as a nurse leader who was suspended for engaging in protected union activity was returned to work today. Nurse Practitioner Sarah Dowd, RN, walked back into the hospital for her early morning shift and again at noon with the support of several NYC Health+Hospitals(H+H)/ Kings County colleagues, NYSNA nurses from other NYC H+H facilities, and elected officials.

NYSNA Members at UVMH-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract Agreement

October 22, 2026

For immediate release: Oct. 22, 2026 Contact: Joseph Celestin | press@nysna.org | 518-776-8337 Madeline St. Amour | madelinestamour@nysna.org | 518-368-8250 NYSNA Members at UVMH-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract Agreement NYSNA members secure a contract that

NYSNA Nurses Hold Emergency Rally and Press Conference at New York City Health+Hospitals/Kings County After Nurse Leader Is Suspended For Safe Staffing Advocacy

October 22, 2026

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 Contact: Kristi Barnes l press@nysna.org l (646) 853-4489 Emma Alabaster l press@nysna.org l (917) 826-8646 NYSNA Nurses Hold Emergency Rally and Press Conference at New York City Health+Hospitals/Kings County After Nurse Leader Is Suspended For Safe

TOMORROW: NYSNA Nurses to Hold Emergency Rally and Press Conference at New York City Health+Hospitals/Kings County After Nurse Leader Is Suspended For Safe Staffing Advocacy

October 21, 2026

** Media Advisory for Thursday, Oct. 22 ** Contact: Kristi Barnes l press@nysna.org l (646) 853-4489 Emma Alabaster l press@nysna.org l (917) 826-8646 NYSNA Nurses to Hold Emergency Rally and Press Conference at New York City Health+Hospitals/Kings County After Nurse Leader Is Suspended For Safe