Our 2022 Justice Agenda

At Citizen Action of New York, we envision a world where every person’s basic needs are met, where equity is the norm and oppression, in all forms, is eradicated. The world we want is possible, but it will only exist if we work together. To achieve this vision, we have developed our 2022 Justice Agenda laying out our priorities for a more just, equitable New York State.

LEARN MORE

Good Cause Tenant Protections

Housing is a human right. As progressives, we believe that every person has a right to safe, stable housing, without which we cannot truly be free. Make your voice heard by submitting a letter-to-the-editor (LTE) to your local paper in less than 5 minutes!

TAKE ACTION

Make Polluters Pay

Corporate polluters have devastated our environment, leaving the rest of us to deal with the consequences – stronger hurricanes, devastating heat waves, and other extreme weather events. Enough is enough. We are fighting for the Climate and Community Investment Act (CCIA), New York’s pathway to a cleaner, brighter future.

TAKE ACTION

The Less Is More Act has been signed!

STATEMENT: “We applaud Governor Kathy Hochul and Lt. Governor Benjamin for signing the Less is More Act and taking an important step toward reducing the number of incarcerated people at Rikers Island amidst a humanitarian crisis. While this bill doesn’t solve the horrors of Rikers Island, it is a necessary step towards decarcerating Rikers and jails across New York State.”

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.

SIGN UP

Our Victories

FIGHTING FOR CHANGE

Full Foundation Aid

With our allies at the Alliance for Quality Education, we won the decades-long fight for full funding for our public schools.

Passed HONDA

The Housing Our Neighbors with Dignity Act will allow the state to convert unused hotels into permanent, affordable housing.

Progressive Candidate Endorsements

We’ve endorsed a whole slate of progressive candidates across New York State.

See What’s happening in our communities

CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK ENDORSES CONGRESSMAN JAMAAL BOWMAN FOR U.S. DISTRICT 16

by Shaeleigh Severino | May 24, 2022

May 16, 2022 (New York, NY)--Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Congressman Jamaal Bowman for the 16th Congressional District. “I am honored to again be endorsed by Citizen Action of New York,” said...

Community Organizer Demonstrating for Housing Justice Violently Arrested at the Capitol

by Dana Willbanks | May 17, 2022

Albany, NY– In response to the violent arrest of a staff member at a demonstration at the Capitol, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “One of our staff members was violently arrested by Capitol...

With 8 Days Left of Session Activists Call for Immediate Action on Climate Package

by Shaeleigh Severino | May 17, 2022

Albany, NY - Today, Citizen Action of New York and Climate Can’t Wait called on Speaker Heastie and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins to pass the Climate Can’t Wait Package by the end of session. “The Legislature passed the CLCPA in 2019 — acknowledging the urgency of...

Connect With Us On Social Media

Tweets by citizenactionny