by Communications Team | Jan 14, 2025 | Press Releases, Revenue
New Yorkers are looking for leaders who will fight for affordable housing, access to healthcare, quality education, and economic justice—not more empty promises. Albany, NY – For over 40 years, Citizen Action of New York has been steadfastly committed to...
by Communications Team | Jan 14, 2025 | Press Releases
Carolyn Martinez-Class and Rebecca Garrard Named Interim Co-Executive Directors Albany, New York – Citizen Action of New York announces the unexpected news that Executive Director Rosemary Rivera is stepping down to focus on her health. This decision, though...
by Communications Team | Jan 10, 2025 | Press Releases, Southern Tier
Advocates Call for Action to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Unjust Evictions and for Mayor Kraham’s policies to address, not exacerbate, the local housing crisis. Binghamton, NY — Today, Citizen Action of New York joined Council President Michael Dundon for a rally...
by Communications Team | Jan 9, 2025 | Press Releases
Adams’ promises ring hollow when measured against his record New York, NY — In response to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2025 State of the City Address today, Citizen Action’s New York City Community Organizer, Cleo Acevedo, had this to say: “Eric Adams spent his State of...
by Communications Team | Jan 9, 2025 | Central New York, Press Releases
Utica, NY – Today, Citizen Action of New York, alongside advocates and community members, gathered outside the State Office Building in Utica to mourn, express anger, and demand justice for Robert Brooks and all victims of police brutality. The rally stood to...
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...
