by Communications Team | Jun 8, 2021 | Press Releases, Western New York
Williamsville, NY – Community members are calling on State Senator Tim Kennedy, State Senator Sean Ryan, State Assemblymember Karen McMahon, State Assemblymember Monica Wallace, and State Assemblymember William Conrad to join Assembly Majority Leader Crystal...
by Communications Team | May 26, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the rise of anti-Semitic attacks in New York, Ivette Alfonso, president at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “We condemn the recent rash of anti-Semitic violence in New York and across the country. This has...
by Communications Team | May 25, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY – On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin, a former Minnneapolis police officer. In response, Christian Parra, statewide civil rights organizer at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “It’s been one year...
by Communications Team | May 25, 2021 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY – With early voting set to begin on June 12, Citizen Action of New York is proud to announce its ranked-choice endorsement of Kim Moscaritolo and Rebecca Lamorte. Kim and Rebecca are the top two progressives in the district and have bold visions for...
by Communications Team | May 20, 2021 | Central New York, Press Releases
Utica, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Utica Common Council members Celeste Friend in Ward 3 and Delvin Moody in Ward 5 for re-election. At the height of the pandemic, Celeste and Delvin fought alongside Citizen Action leaders to win rent...
by Communications Team | May 19, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In the high-stakes race for Rensselaer County Executive, Citizen Action of New York announced its support for Working Families Party (WFP) and Democratic Party candidate Gwen Wright, who is leading the fight to win back the party’s ballot line following a...
by Communications Team | May 13, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – Ahead of the June 22 primary elections, Citizen Action of New York is backing a slate of progressive candidates that will fight for transformational change in the Capital Region. Citizen Action announced its endorsement of the following Albany...
by Communications Team | May 10, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY– Adding to its slate of endorsements for Monroe County Legislature, Citizen Action announced its endorsement of Susan Hughes-Smith in District 14. Sue is running to fight for environmental justice, and to ensure Monroe County residents see deep...
by Communications Team | May 4, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the allegation against New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer, Citizen Action of New York’s Co-Executive Director Jess Wisneski released the following statement: “The epidemic of sexual harassment and abuse in New York...
