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...
by Ravi Mangla | Jun 6, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases, Uncategorized
NYC Public Advocate and Buffalo-Area Leaders Call on the State Legislature to Pass All Nine Rent Bills Buffalo, NY—A forum and discussion on the housing crisis was held at 1199SEIU offices on Thursday evening. Local labor and community leaders were joined by NYC...
by Ravi Mangla | May 31, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the repeal of the gravity knife ban, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “We applaud the Governor and Legislature under the leadership of Speaker Heastie and Majority...
by Ravi Mangla | May 30, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Albany, NY–In response to today’s joint statement by the State Senate Majority Leader and Assembly Speaker on New York’s rent laws, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “We’re encouraged that...
by Ravi Mangla | May 28, 2019 | Archive, Press Releases
Rochester, NY—In response to recent press statements by Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley that marijuana legalization would lead to a rise in violent crime, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following...
