by Amika George | Jun 10, 2024 | Press Releases
(Albany, NY)—In response to the end of the 2024 New York State legislative session, Rosemary Rivera, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “After a budget season defined by Governor Hochul’s deference to the ultra-wealthy...
by Amika George | May 14, 2024 | Press Releases, Western New York
Citizen Action of New York and all its members join our community in Western New York, and throughout New York State, in commemorating the two-year anniversary of the Tops supermarket massacre that occurred in Buffalo on May 14th, 2022. We haven’t forgotten the lives...
by April Glick Pulito | Apr 25, 2024 | Press Releases
(New York, NY) In response to the increasingly violent crackdown on peaceful student protests happening at Columbia, NYU, and colleges across New York State and the rest of the country, Rosemary Rivera, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, had this to...
by April Glick Pulito | Apr 22, 2024 | Press Releases
(Albany, NY) In response to the impact of this year’s final state budget on Citizen Action members across the state, Rosemary Rivera, Executive Director for Citizen Action of New York, had the following to say: “It’s crystal clear that Governor Kathy Hochul—who...
by Communications Team | Mar 21, 2024 | Press Releases
In response to the ruling of the State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division Third Judicial Department, Rebecca Garrard, Deputy Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “Citizen Action is thrilled to celebrate the...
by Communications Team | Mar 12, 2024 | Press Releases
MARCH 12, 2024 – In response to the Senate and Assembly One House Budgets, Rosemary Rivera, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “In a welcome contrast to Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal, Citizen Action...
by Communications Team | Feb 26, 2024 | Press Releases
February 26, 2024 — In response to the Legislature voting down the Independent Redistricting Commission’s (IRC) proposed congressional maps, Rosemary Rivera, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, issued the following statement: “The IRC’s Congressional...
by Communications Team | Jan 26, 2024 | Press Releases
January 26, 2024 (Albany, NY) – In continuing a 40-year legacy of steadfast commitment to transforming New York into a just and equitable place where everyone can thrive, Citizen Action of New York is proud to announce Our Justice Agenda 2024, a package of...
by Communications Team | Jan 24, 2024 | Press Releases
January 24, 2024 (New York, NY) — In response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ third State of the City Address, Jesse Koklas, NYC Regional Director of Citizen Action of New York, had this to say: “Eric Adams says the state of New York City is strong, but those...
