by Communications Team | Nov 15, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases, Uncategorized
Albany, NY — In response to Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s claim that there might be data available linking New York’s bail reform law to waves of violence across the state, Saye Joseph, statewide civil rights campaign manager at Citizen Action, released the following...
by Communications Team | Nov 15, 2021 | Capital District, Climate, Press Releases, Uncategorized
Albany, NY – Today, people from across the Capital Region, including local elected officials, gathered at West Capitol Park for a rally and conference calling for passage of the Climate and Community Investment Act. After the rally, activists marched to the...
by Communications Team | Oct 27, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases
Albany, NY – With early voting underway, Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced their endorsement of Nina Nichols for Rensselaer County Legislature (District 1), Alex Flood for Rensselaer County Legislature (District 4), Justan Foster for...
by Communications Team | Jul 20, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the Albany Common Council’s vote on Good Cause legislation, which would end arbitrary evictions and guarantee good-faith tenants to a lease renewal in the city of Albany, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso said: “By passing the...
by Communications Team | Jul 13, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced its endorsement of multidisciplinary artist and educator Danielle Colin for Troy City Council (District 1). Danielle, also known as D. Colin, is a strong advocate for children and families in...
by Communications Team | Jun 23, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the primary wins of progressive candidates in the Capital Region, Omar Sterling McGill for Schenectady County Legislature (District 1), Gabriella Romero in the highly contested race for Albany Common Council (Ward 6), and Kiani...
by Communications Team | May 10, 2018 | Capital District
Every year, Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District Chapter holds The Jim Perry Progressive Leadership awards to honor grassroots activists who have been part of building our community and the progressive movement. The Jim Perry Progressive Leadership...
by Communications Team | Sep 25, 2017 | Capital District
This week in the Capital District, Citizen Action of New York members and volunteers will take action for worker’s rights, voting rights and more! Monday, September 25th at 5:30pm – Conference Call – We will check-in on the National Voter...
by Communications Team | May 1, 2017 | Capital District
Celebrating May 1st as May Day started in Chicago in 1886 as part of the labor movement’s fight for the eight-hour work day. May Day, the international workers’ holiday, was born in the United States! Today we are still fighting for workers rights. This year’s...
