by Communications Team | Apr 25, 2025 | Central New York, Press Releases
(Syracuse, NY) – Citizen Action of New York is proud to announce its endorsement of Sharon Owens for Mayor of Syracuse. A lifelong advocate for equity and justice, Owens brings a bold, community-centered vision to City Hall—one that puts the needs of working...
by Communications Team | Mar 6, 2025 | Central New York, Possibility Not Punishment, Press Releases
The murder follows weeks of wildcat strikes that have abandoned inmates to abominable conditions. In response to the recent slaying of Messiah Nantwi by correctional officers at Midstate Correctional Facility in Utica, Citizen Action of New York joins the Utica...
by Communications Team | Feb 21, 2025 | Central New York, Possibility Not Punishment, Press Releases
His death is not an isolated incident—it is the product of a system built on violence, dehumanization, and unchecked abuse. Utica, NY – Yesterday’s announcement that multiple correctional officers have been charged with second-degree murder, gang assault, and...
