by Communications Team | Feb 23, 2023 | Capital District, Press Releases
February 22, 2023 (Albany, NY) – Today, leaders of Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter and residents of Albany and Schenectady were joined by Albany Common Council Members Gabriela Romero and Owusu Anane for a press conference and rally....
by Communications Team | Oct 18, 2022 | Capital District, Press Releases
October 18, 2022 (New York, NY)–Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Michelle Ostrelich for the 44th District of the New York State Senate, representing Clifton Park, Schenectady, Niskayuna and all...
by Communications Team | Mar 31, 2022 | Capital District, Press Releases
Schenectady, NY — The Capital District Chapter of Citizen Action of New York announced today that they have endorsed Justin Chaires for Assembly in the 111th District. “We are proud to support Justin Chaires to represent Schenectady, Amsterdam, and the Mohawk Valley,...
by Communications Team | Nov 15, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases, Uncategorized
Albany, NY — In response to Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s claim that there might be data available linking New York’s bail reform law to waves of violence across the state, Saye Joseph, statewide civil rights campaign manager at Citizen Action, released the following...
by Communications Team | Nov 15, 2021 | Capital District, Climate, Press Releases, Uncategorized
Albany, NY – Today, people from across the Capital Region, including local elected officials, gathered at West Capitol Park for a rally and conference calling for passage of the Climate and Community Investment Act. After the rally, activists marched to the...
by Communications Team | Oct 27, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases
Albany, NY – With early voting underway, Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced their endorsement of Nina Nichols for Rensselaer County Legislature (District 1), Alex Flood for Rensselaer County Legislature (District 4), Justan Foster for...
by Communications Team | Jul 20, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the Albany Common Council’s vote on Good Cause legislation, which would end arbitrary evictions and guarantee good-faith tenants to a lease renewal in the city of Albany, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso said: “By passing the...
by Communications Team | Jul 13, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced its endorsement of multidisciplinary artist and educator Danielle Colin for Troy City Council (District 1). Danielle, also known as D. Colin, is a strong advocate for children and families in...
