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Celebrating 40 Years in Action!

Since 1983, Citizen Action has been at the forefront of the fight for racial, social, economic, and environmental justice in New York State. Join us on December 13th at the Museum of the City of New York, as we celebrate the accomplishments of this amazing organization and the incredible leaders who have forged the way

Our Justice Agenda 2023

At Citizen Action of New York, we envision a world where every person’s basic needs are met—and we have an agenda to build it. Our movement for justice continues in 2023.

Public Money is Our Money

The money we all pay in taxes is public money. We should be putting more of it into things like daycare, low-cost high-quality housing & health care so that costs aren’t so out of reach for our neighbors. Join us in demanding a just economy that works for all of us!

End Medical Debt

New York’s non-profit hospitals sued over 53,000 patients over medical debt between 2015 and 2020. It’s time to protect patients and put an end to the hospital industry’s aggressive billing practice. We call on state lawmakers to protect our right to financial assistance by passing the Ounce of Prevention Law.

Join the Movement for Justice!

Citizen Action of New York is a statewide grassroots membership organization taking on big issues that are at the center of transforming society—issues that will achieve social, racial, economic and environmental justice in our communities.

40 Years of Citizen Action

It’s our 40th Anniversary! This year we’re celebrating four decades of progressive victories and transformational change for working families. What have we accomplished together? Check out our 40-year timeline!

Rosemary Rivera speaking into a megaphone with a timeline of Citizen Action's History and Victory behind her.

40 Years of Citizen Action

It’s our 40th Anniversary! This year we’re celebrating four decades of progressive victories and transformational change for working families. Just what have we accomplished together? Check out our 40-year timeline!

Rosemary Rivera speaking into a megaphone with a timeline of Citizen Action's History and Victory behind her.
A group of Citizen Action staff and members holding a red banner at a rally.

Empower Our Work

Together we achieve more.

We’re building a New York that works everyone—regardless of zip code, background or identity. Donate today to grow our movement and deliver more for our communities!