Rochester, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Democratic candidates Camille Simmons and Joshua Bauroth for Rochester City School Board, Robin Wilt for Brighton Henrietta Town Board, and Jenna Curcio for Greece Town Board. “I am excited about...
Citizen Action Announces Endorsements for Rochester City Council and Monroe County Legislature
Rochester, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsements for Monroe County Legislature, including Democratic candidates Sherita Traywick in District 19, Rachel Barnhart in District 21, Rajesh Barnabas in District 24 and Dorian Hall in District 25. Citizen...
Citizen Action Backs Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin’s Campaign for Re-election
Buffalo, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin for re-election in District 2. April was first elected in 2017, and in 2019, became the youngest person in history named as chairperson of the county...
Citizen Action Endorses Rebecca Town, Joel Moore and Phillip Dabney, Jr. for Buffalo City Court Judge
Buffalo, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of candidates for Buffalo City Court Judge, including Rebecca Town, Joel C. Moore and Phillip Dabney, Jr., who is running for re-election. Phil is an established trial practitioner and advocate with...
Justice for George Floyd: The Whole System is Guilty
Albany, NY - In response to the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd, Citizen Action of New York Political Director Stanley Fritz, released the following statement: “Today’s verdict, for many, will be seen as justice; justice for George Floyd and his family,...
Statement: City of Albany Must Ban Tear Gas
Albany, NY – In response to the proposed tear gas ban being voted on April 19 in the Albany Common Council, Ivette Alfonso, president of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “Tear gas, a chemical weapon already banned in warfare, has no place...
Citizen Action Responds to Another Instance of Police Brutality
Albany, NY - In response to the murder of 20-year-old Daunte Wright by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Citizen Action of New York Political Director Stanley Fritz, released the following statement: “So-called routine traffic stops should not result in death,...
Activists Make Argument for Climate Community and Investment Act in New York
Albany, NY - Activists and stakeholders statewide provided testimony in support of the Climate Community and Investment Act (CCIA) before the New York State Senate Environmental Conservation and Energy and Telecommunications standing committees. A corporate polluters...
Citizen Action Celebrates Historic Measures in New York State Budget
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie reaching an agreement on the 2021-22 state budget, Citizen Action of New York President Ivette Alfonso released the following statement: “As a...