by Communications Team | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, What does it mean to “defund the police?” The question is being asked again as communities across the nation clash with police as a result of more recent police killings. When I say “defund the police,” I say it because I believe that if our leaders...
by Communications Team | Apr 27, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– In support of the Good Cause eviction bill being considered in the city of Albany, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso released the following statement: “It must be unequivocally clear that the Good Cause legislation being considered by the Albany...
by Communications Team | Apr 23, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the brutal attack by police on protesters outside of the South End police station in Albany, Gabriel Silva, Citizen Action’s Capital Region community organizer, released the following statement: “Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Police Chief...
by Communications Team | Apr 23, 2021 | Press Releases
New York, NY – With primary election day less than two months away, Citizen Action of New York has decided to endorse Scott Stringer (Ranked 1), and Dianne Morales (Ranked 2) in the NYC Mayor’s race. Scott and Dianne share a vision for New York City that...
by Communications Team | Apr 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, In our moment of post budget bliss — celebrating the small and big budget victories (click here for Tweet thread) — tragedy has struck yet another family at the hands of police. Daunte Wright was shot and killed by officer Kim Potter during a traffic...