by Communications Team | May 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, Tenants came out in full force this week to demand an end to the senseless evictions and sky-high rents. We have 9 bills to pass and 28 days to pass them. Our elected leaders have a choice to make: either they can stand with the...
by Communications Team | May 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, During a hearing on housing, a Syracuse City Councilor cut up a $20 bill to apparently demonstrate his intellectual prowess (and argue in favor of free markets). While the Councilor is busy cutting up money, thousands of New Yorkers are on...
by Communications Team | May 6, 2019 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY—Citizen Action of New York has announced endorsements in several key Buffalo and Erie County races: Buffalo School Board: Terrance Heard (At-Large)Desmond Nalls (At-Large)Larry Scott (At-Large)Sharon Belton Cottman (Ferry District)Dr. Paulette Woods...
by Communications Team | Apr 24, 2019 | Press Releases
Schenectady, NY — Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Thearse McCalmon for Schenectady Mayor. McCalmon is the only candidate for Mayor refusing corporate and LLC contributions. She has been an active presence in the Schenectady community...
by Communications Team | Apr 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, Our rent laws expire in 59 days and we’re fighting hard for rent stabilization laws and tenant protections that allow people to thrive. In Kingston, rents have increased by 50% since 2002, while wages have actually gone down. That’s the...
