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13TH FORWARD COALITION CONDEMNS NEW POLICY BANNING PACKAGES IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

by Communications Team | Jun 9, 2022 | Press Releases

June 9, 2022 (Albany, NY)–The New York State Department of Corrections issued a new policy that went into effect last month, barring people from sending care packages to loved ones who are inside state prisons and jails. Exceptions are made for orders placed...

Citizen Action Statement on the End of the 2022 Legislative Session

by Communications Team | Jun 4, 2022 | Press Releases

Albany, NY – In response to the end of the 2022 legislative session, Stanley Fritz, Political and Campaigns Director of Citizen Action of New York, issued the following statement: “The 2022 session once again demonstrated that when we come together, we are able...

CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK ENDORSES SENATOR SCHUMER FOR US SENATE

by Communications Team | May 26, 2022 | Press Releases

Albany, NY – Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Senator Chuck Schumer for U.S. Senate.  “I am proud to receive the endorsement of Citizen Action of New York,” said Senator Chuck Schumer. “They...

CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK ENDORSES CONGRESSMAN JAMAAL BOWMAN FOR U.S. DISTRICT 16

by Communications Team | May 24, 2022 | Press Releases

May 16, 2022 (New York, NY)–Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Congressman Jamaal Bowman for the 16th Congressional District.  “I am honored to again be endorsed by Citizen Action of New York,”...

Community Organizer Demonstrating for Housing Justice Violently Arrested at the Capitol

by Communications Team | May 17, 2022 | Press Releases

Albany, NY– In response to the violent arrest of a staff member at a demonstration at the Capitol, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement:  “One of our staff members was violently arrested by Capitol...

With 8 Days Left of Session Activists Call for Immediate Action on Climate Package

by Communications Team | May 17, 2022 | Press Releases

Albany, NY – Today, Citizen Action of New York and Climate Can’t Wait called on Speaker Heastie and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins to pass the Climate Can’t Wait Package by the end of session. “The Legislature passed the CLCPA in 2019 — acknowledging the...

Western New York Chapter of Citizen Action Responds to White Supremacist Massacre in Buffalo

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...

Citizen Action of New York Responds to White Supremacist Massacre in Buffalo 

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...

Citizen Action Responds to Leaked SCOTUS Draft Decision to Turn Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

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...
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