by rlobianco | May 31, 2020 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — In response to protests across New York State yesterday demanding an end to police violence against Black people, Rosemary Rivera and Jess Wisneski, Co-Executive Directors of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “The anguish and...
by rlobianco | May 30, 2020 | Press Releases
Albany, NY— Hundreds of Capital District residents, civil rights advocates and community leaders rallied for Black Lives today at Townsend Park in Albany, and participated in a 2.23-mile walk and run to demand justice for Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd...
by rlobianco | May 29, 2020 | Campaigns
In New York 6 years ago, Eric Garner’s last words were identical to George Floyd’s this week as a Minneapolis police officer choked George to death: “I can’t breathe.” Police across the country continue to kill Black people with no repercussions. What...
by rlobianco | May 28, 2020 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — In response to the legislative package introduced this week by the State Senate and Assembly, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “In Governor Cuomo’s “zero sum game” of austerity, it’s...
by rlobianco | Apr 27, 2020 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo’s proposed $10 billion in budget cuts, including $8.2 billion in cuts to schools, hospitals and local governments, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement:...
