by Communications Team | May 16, 2022 | Press Releases, Western New York
Buffalo, NY – In response to Saturday’s massacre at the Jefferson Avenue Tops in Buffalo, organizers and members of the Western New York Chapter of Citizen Action of New York released the following statements: “We, the Buffalo-based members of Citizen Action, are...
by Communications Team | May 15, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to yesterday’s massacre at the Jefferson Avenue Tops in Buffalo, Rosemary Rivera and Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Directors of Citizen Action of New York issued the following statement: “Our hearts break for the people killed in yesterday’s...
by Communications Team | May 3, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the leaked SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe V. Wade, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “We are outraged and disgusted with the draft SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe...
by Communications Team | Apr 19, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany – After the recent passage of the 2022-23 New York State Budget, Citizen Action of New York is making clear that the fight for policy that works for all New Yorkers is far from over. In a statement on Monday, they identified their priorities for the...
by Communications Team | Apr 12, 2022 | Press Releases
In response to the arrest of Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, issued the following statement: “We are concerned about the charges against Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin. We believe in the presumption of...
by Communications Team | Apr 7, 2022 | Press Releases
Hochul’s Budget is a Betrayal of Everyday New Yorkers As New Yorkers’ Bills Come Due, Hochul Only Cares About Buffalo Billionaire’s Bills Albany, NY – In response to Governor Hochul’s announcement on the FY23 budget deal, Stanley Fritz, Political and...
by Communications Team | Mar 31, 2022 | Capital District, Press Releases
Schenectady, NY — The Capital District Chapter of Citizen Action of New York announced today that they have endorsed Justin Chaires for Assembly in the 111th District. “We are proud to support Justin Chaires to represent Schenectady, Amsterdam, and the Mohawk Valley,...
by Communications Team | Mar 22, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — More than 120 activists from Citizen Action of New York gathered in the Capitol today to tell legislators and the governor “it’s time to deliver our justice agenda,” a platform of progressive policy on housing, education and child care, climate, criminal...
by Communications Team | Mar 18, 2022 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY – The New York City chapter of Citizen Action of New York announced the second slate of candidates that have earned endorsements in the 2022 elections: State Senator Jabari Brisport for re-election, Sarah Blas for State Senate, and Ryder Kessler, Wilfredo...
