by Tasha Mitchell | Jun 21, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the end of the 2019 state legislative session, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “This state legislative session demonstrated the extraordinary power and potential of...
by Ravi Mangla | Jun 11, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the rent law package put forth by the Senate and Assembly today, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “The rent package agreed upon by the Senate and Assembly is a major...
by Ravi Mangla | Jun 10, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the Albany County Legislature’s vote on Local Law C, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “Our County Legislators were elected to protect the health and wellbeing of their constituents,...
by Ravi Mangla | Jun 7, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Grassroots Group Endorses Progressive Leaders Pushing for Earned Sick Days in Albany County Albany, NY—Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of seven candidates for Albany County Legislature ahead of the June 25th Primary: Lucille McKnight, District...
by Ravi Mangla | Jun 7, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Grassroots Organization Urges Democratic and Working Families Primary Voters to Stand Behind Progressive Candidates Albany, NY—Citizen Action of New York has endorsed John Schoonmaker (District 2), Laura Petit (District 8), Carolyn Hansen (District 18) and Kathleen...
by Ravi Mangla | Jun 7, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Rochester, NY—Citizen Action of New York has responded to the proposed referendum on a state takeover of the Rochester City School District: “A state takeover of the Rochester City School District would deprive parents and community members of a meaningful voice in...
