by Communications Team | Jan 30, 2023 | Press Releases
In response to the release of the recordings of Memphis police officers’ brutal assault of Tyre Nichols, Citizen Action of New York Co-Executive Directors Rosemary Rivera and Jess Wisneski released the following statement: “Yet again, we are mourning the...
by Communications Team | Jan 28, 2023 | Press Releases
In response to the senseless and brutal murder of Tyre Nichols, Jamell Henderson, Regional Council Chair of the NYC Chapter of Citizen Action of New York had this to say: “The people of the City of New York are beyond disgusted and disappointed at the brutal murder of...
by Communications Team | Jan 24, 2023 | Featured, Press Releases
Elected Officials Including Prime Sponsors of the Bills In Attendance January 24, 2023 (Albany, NY) – Today, Citizen Action of New York unveiled Our Justice Agenda 2023, a package of priority bills that address housing, health care, education and child care, the...
by Communications Team | Jan 13, 2023 | Fair Elections, Featured, Press Releases
January 12, 2023 (Albany, NY) – Citizen Action of New York applauds lawmakers in the New York Senate for voting to approve several pro-democracy, pro-voter measures as it begins its 2023-2024 legislative session. Among other improvements, the package of bills passed...
by Communications Team | Jan 10, 2023 | Featured, Press Releases
A New York Where All Can Thrive Means Putting Everyday People First Instead of the Wealthy and Well-Connected Citizen Action of New York is committed to achieving a society rooted in dignity, safety and opportunity for all. Following Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of...
by Communications Team | Jan 9, 2023 | Health Care, Press Releases
January 9, 2023 (New York, NY)–Citizen Action of New York supports the nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), who have gone on strike today at Mount Sinai and Montefiore hospitals. We stand in solidarity with the approximately 7,000...
by Communications Team | Jan 6, 2023 | Press Releases
Citizen Action of New York remains committed to strengthening democratic processes so that everyone’s voice is heard. Today, we remember how dangerously close we came to losing our democracy on January 6, 2021. The attempt to subvert the people’s will was...
by Communications Team | Dec 19, 2022 | Child Care, Featured, Press Releases
December 19, 2022 (New York, NY) – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill increasing the accessibility of child care for families across New York State. The bill (A.7761/S.6665), which separates the work hour requirements for parents in order to qualify for...
by Communications Team | Dec 15, 2022 | Fair Elections, Featured, Press Releases
December 15, 2022 (New York, NY) – Today, the Public Campaign Finance Board released their budget recommendation for the state’s new public campaign finance system. The board’s commissioners approved a request totaling $114.5 million, including $100 million for...
