1. Wall Street Profits
According to a report issued by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Wall Street is on pace for a far stronger year than anticipated, with profits reaching $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 51.3% from the same period last year. The securities industry is a major source of tax revenue for New York State, generating an estimated $26.3 billion in State Fiscal Year 2025-26, or 20.8% of all state tax collections. With profits running well ahead of expectations, the state could see a significant revenue boost as it prepares its next budget.
2. CSEA Endorsement Highlight: Rebecca Kassay
CSEA has endorsed Rebecca Kassay for reelection in State Assembly District 4, which includes parts of Suffolk County. Rebecca is a strong supporter of CSEA and has fought to secure major victories CSEA members, including by co-sponsoring A.9162-A, a bill to provide 9-1-1 and emergency dispatchers with the ability to retire after 25-years of service.
Her opponent, William Sussman, is an anti-union activist who spoke at a congressional hearing on behalf of the National Right to Work Committee, the group that has been trying to take away hard-earned union rights for decades.
See all of CSEA’s endorsements on our website.
3. Support CSEA’s Endorsed Candidates
We will have many opportunities over the next several weeks for you to support CSEA’s endorsed candidates! There are several events taking place in the next week:
Region 1
Labor Walk for Rory Lancman
Date/Time: Sat, Oct 10th at 10am
Location: 168 Main St
Port Washington, NY 11050
No registration required – just show up!
Region 2
Rally for Governor Hochul
Date/Time: Tues, Oct 13th at 5pm
Location: Exact location TBA
New York, NY 10011
Region 3
Labor Walk for Kathy Hochul, Cait Conley, and Pat Carroll
Date/Time: Sat, Oct 10th at 10am
Location: 81 NY-59
Nanuet, NY 10954
Labor Walk for Kathy Hochul, Cait Conley, Pete Harckham and Brett Yarris
Date/Time: Sun., Oct 11th at 10am
Location: 593 Rt 6
Mahopac, NY 10541
No registration required – just show up!
Region 4
Labor Walk for Blake Gendebien
Date/Time: Sat, Oct 10th at 10am
Location: 411 State Rte 3
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Virtual Phone Bank for Blake Gendebien
Date/Time: Tues., Oct 13 at 6pm
Location: Virtual
Region 5
Labor Walk for John Mannion, Chris Ryan, and Al Stirpe
Date/Time: Sat, Oct 10th at 10am
Location: 210 S Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
4. Voting Deadlines
Make sure you’re registered to vote! You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at your county board or elections. Applications are due by October 24.
You can also apply for an absentee or early mail ballot online, by mail, or in person through October 24. Completed mail and absentee ballots must be postmarked or received by your county board of elections by November 3.
Early voting runs from October 24 through November 1. Election Day is November 3.
5. CSEA Legislative Toolkit
We’re encouraging members to get the word out about our legislative successes. Click the icons below for informational documents that you can print, share, and post on social media to spread the news. A summary of the FY 2027 New York State Budget is available here.
30/55 for Unified Court System Court Officers
Panic Buttons for Social Services Caseworkers
25-Year Retirement for Emergency Dispatchers
Full Pay and Benefits for Injured Probation Officers
Expanded Work Zone Camera Program