Kingston, NY - In response to the city of Poughkeepsie Common Council’s approval of Good Cause eviction legislation, Genevieve Rand, Citizen Action statewide housing organizer, released the following statement: “We’re happy to see another victory for Good Cause...
Newburgh Becomes Third Locality to Pass Good Cause Eviction
Kingston, NY - Citizen Action of New York is celebrating the passage of Good Cause eviction in the City of Newburgh. Good Cause eviction is a progressive housing justice measure that guarantees all tenants the right to a lease renewal and protection from...
Citizen Action Backs Slate of Progressive Candidates Ahead of November General Election
Kingston, NY - Citizen Action of New York’s Hudson Valley chapter announced endorsements for a slate of progressive candidates who will fight for housing as a human right, environmental justice, health care for all and more. “These candidates represent our vision for...
Herbert Lamb, James Shaughnessy, Robin Jacobowitz Endorsed By Citizen Action of New York
The vote for the Kingston City School Board and the school district budget is on Tuesday, May 18. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Hudson Valley Chapter of Citizen Action New York has endorsed Robin Jacobowitz, Herbert Lamb, and James Shaughnessy for...
Hudson Valley Chapter – The Week Ahead
With the local primary approximately 24 hours away (Technically, polls open at noon. Click the link to find your station!), we have stepped up our outreach efforts in support of Lynn Eckert for the Ulster County Legislature, District 5. What Have We Been Up To? Eckert...
Hudson Valley – The Week Ahead – August 21, 2017
What Have We Been Up To? Shout out to everyone who showed up to Monday’s vigil. It was astounding to see such a massive crowd assemble on such short notice. Thank you for your commitment to battling hate every day of the week. Please read below to explore other ways...
Hudson Valley – The Week Ahead – August 14, 2017
This Past Week In the Hudson Valley, we spoke up for an ethical budget with our Citizen’s March. We are grateful to each and every one of our speakers and sponsors, who shared their firsthand stories, expertise, favorite art, and visions of a better future. We are...
Hudson Valley – The Week Ahead – August 7, 2017
What’s Happening This Week? We are lacing up our sneakers for the Citizens’ March* on Saturday, August 12th. We will gather at noon on Academy Green in Kingston for a rally before carrying our message down Broadway. What’s the message? The current administration’s...
Hudson Valley – The Week Ahead – July 31, 2017
What Have We Been Up To? Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kingston Point Beach for our Summer Barbecue. We had a blast reconnecting with some familiar faces, and welcoming a few new ones! It was the perfect way to celebrate a week of failures -- on the part of...