by Communications Team | Jul 27, 2022 | Press Releases, Rochester
“Our Rochester community is reeling from the latest wave of violence. 2022 hasn’t been an easy year for our families and communities. From the killing of 14-year-old Julius Greer, who was shot on his way to the corner store, to the shooting of 16-year-old Zahira Smith...
by Communications Team | Jul 21, 2022 | Activist Check-in
Dear Activist – Summer is in full swing here in New York and we’re drinking water and talking to our friends and neighbors about justice. Maybe we’ve knocked on your door or given you a call to chat about housing, education, child care, or climate justice. Or...
by Communications Team | Jun 30, 2022 | Press Releases
In response to an Albany judge ruling today on the City of Albany’s Good Cause tenant protections, Rebecca Garrard, Legislative Director for Citizen Action of New York, issued the following statement: “Today’s ruling striking down the Good Cause tenant protections...
by Communications Team | Jun 29, 2022 | Press Releases
June 29, 2022 (New York, NY)–In response to the results of the Democratic primaries for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Citizen Action of New York State Political Director Stanley Fritz had the following to say: “Sometimes, we win even though we don’t get the...
by Communications Team | Jun 29, 2022 | Press Releases
June 29, 2022 (Kingston, NY)–Citizen Action of New York is overjoyed that Sarahana Shrestha has won her race and will serve as State Assembly member for the 103rd District in the Hudson Valley. Citizen Action endorsed Shrestha, who ran an excellent grassroots...