by Communications Team | Feb 25, 2022 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Citizen Action of New York’s Vice-President Jim Anderson released the following statement: “War, no matter the reason, creates human loss and trauma of epic proportions. Citizen Action of New York stands in...
by Communications Team | Feb 23, 2022 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY – Citizen Action of New York is thrilled to announce a slate of NYC Candidates that we will be endorsing for the upcoming 2022 election cycle. These candidates share many of the values that we do, and we are confident in their ability to lead New York to...
by Communications Team | Feb 7, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – Citizen Action of New York is thrilled to announce our endorsement of Jumaane Williams for Governor. At Citizen Action, we recognize that because every person has inherent dignity, we have a shared responsibility to make sure all of our basic needs are...
by Communications Team | Feb 1, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the shooting of Jordan Young in Albany last week, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York issued the following statement: The police that shot Jordan Young several times in Albany, New York on January 24 had no legal basis...
by Communications Team | Jan 24, 2022 | New York City, Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Eric Adams’ recent comments on bail rollbacks and policing, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of New York issued the following statement: New Yorkers have a right to feel safe in their communities. When tragic events like...
by Communications Team | Jan 15, 2022 | Housing, Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to allow for New York’s eviction moratorium to expire without providing any additional aid to tenants, Rebecca Garrard, Legislative Director at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: ...
by Communications Team | Jan 14, 2022 | Press Releases
Binghamton, NY— Citizen Action of New York is making its first 2022 state-level endorsement today for Lea Webb, former community organizer, two-time city councilor, and bold progressive candidate dedicated to fighting for housing as a human right, environmental...
by Communications Team | Jan 6, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to 1-year anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “The afternoon of January 6, 2021 was one of the darkest hours that our country has ever seen,...
by Communications Team | Jan 5, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address, Jess Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York issued the following statement: “During Governor Hochul’s State of the State address earlier today, the Governor said that...
