Rochester, NY - Every year, communities around the world celebrate Black August, a month dedicated to Black political prisoners, past and present, and the revolutionary agenda of resistance to systemic racial oppression. As Black August comes to a close, Citizen...
Albany, NY - In response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul announcing Senator Brian Benjamin as her pick for Lieutenant Governor, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso released the following statement: “We are hopeful that this new administration will address the...
Albany, NY - As Congress finalizes the big infrastructure and recovery plan, frontline communities and climate activists participated in today’s Seal the Deal National Day of Action. The 68 actions across the country include 8 in New York State, and were planned to...
Kingston, NY - Citizen Action of New York’s Hudson Valley chapter announced endorsements for a slate of progressive candidates who will fight for housing as a human right, environmental justice, health care for all and more. “These candidates represent our vision for...
Albany, NY - In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation in the wake of the state Attorney General’s independent report into his misconduct, Citizen Action Co-Executive Director Jess Wisneski released the following statement: “New Yorkers are desperately in...
Albany, NY - In response to the Attorney General’s report detailing Governor Cuomo’s misconduct and sexual harassment of multiple women, Jess Wisneski, Citizen Action Co-Executive Director, is demanding that Governor resign immediately. She released the following...
Albany, NY - In response to the Albany Common Council’s vote on Good Cause legislation, which would end arbitrary evictions and guarantee good-faith tenants to a lease renewal in the city of Albany, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso said: “By passing the Good...
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced its endorsement of multidisciplinary artist and educator Danielle Colin for Troy City Council (District 1). Danielle, also known as D. Colin, is a strong advocate for children and families in...
Rochester, NY – As Rochester and Monroe County families face housing and food insecurity, Citizen Action members see the June 22 primary wins as hope for a bright, progressive future. In response, Pamela Kim Adams, activist and member of Citizen Action of New York’s...