by Communications Team | Dec 19, 2024 | Press Releases
New York, New York – Citizen Action of New York is thrilled that Councilmember Crystal Hudson introduced a resolution in support of the Invest in Our New York Act — a suite of widely popular policies designed to ensure the ultra-wealthy and big corporations pay...
by Communications Team | Dec 19, 2024 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced its endorsement of Albany County Legislator Sam Fein for the position of City Auditor in Albany. Sam — an active member of Citizen Action for many years — has a demonstrated record of fighting...
by Communications Team | Dec 19, 2024 | Press Releases
Leaders of grassroots groups requested a meeting with Lawler to discuss raising wages, lowering the cost of living, tackling NY’s affordable housing crisis, protecting critical federal funds and more NEW YORK — Yesterday leaders from Citizen Action of New York,...
by Communications Team | Dec 14, 2024 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s veto of A.1303-A/S.4924-A — a bill that would have eliminated the minimum income requirement for accessing child care assistance — Rebecca Garrard, Deputy Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York issued the...
by Communications Team | Dec 13, 2024 | Press Releases
Binghamton, NY – In response to the Binghamton Chamber of Commerce coming out in opposition of the Good Cause Eviction Law, Salka Valerio, Community Organizer, Citizen Action of New York Southern Tier chapter issued the following statement: “Amid an escalating...
by Communications Team | Nov 21, 2024 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the passage of H.R. 9495 (the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) – legislation that would grant the Trump administration unprecedented authority to target and shut down nonprofit organizations they accuse,...
by Communications Team | Nov 6, 2024 | Press Releases
Utica, NY – In response to John Mannion’s victory in Congressional District 22, Senya Bekui, Lead Organizer for Citizen Action of New York Central New York Chapter issued the following statement: “Upstate New Yorkers are sending a clear message to Washington: we are...
by Communications Team | Nov 6, 2024 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — In response to the election of Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election, Rosemary Rivera, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York issued the following statement: “Let’s be clear: the White House will be occupied by someone who has fueled...
by Communications Team | Nov 6, 2024 | Press Releases
Binghamton, NY – In response to Josh Riley’s victory in Congressional District 19, Ravo Root, Community Organizer for Citizen Action of New York Southern Tier Chapter issued the following statement: “Josh Riley’s win marks a powerful step forward for the people of...
