by Communications Team | May 3, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York participated in a statewide day of action to call on state leaders to pass Good Cause legislation (A5573/S3082), which would permanently end unjust evictions in New York. Citizen Action is also calling on state leaders to support...
by Communications Team | Apr 27, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– In support of the Good Cause eviction bill being considered in the city of Albany, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso released the following statement: “It must be unequivocally clear that the Good Cause legislation being considered by the Albany...
by Communications Team | Apr 23, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the brutal attack by police on protesters outside of the South End police station in Albany, Gabriel Silva, Citizen Action’s Capital Region community organizer, released the following statement: “Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Police Chief...
by Communications Team | Apr 23, 2021 | Press Releases
New York, NY – With primary election day less than two months away, Citizen Action of New York has decided to endorse Scott Stringer (Ranked 1), and Dianne Morales (Ranked 2) in the NYC Mayor’s race. Scott and Dianne share a vision for New York City that...
by Communications Team | Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Democratic candidates Camille Simmons and Joshua Bauroth for Rochester City School Board, Robin Wilt for Brighton Henrietta Town Board, and Jenna Curcio for Greece Town Board. “I am excited about...
by Communications Team | Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsements for Monroe County Legislature, including Democratic candidates Sherita Traywick in District 19, Rachel Barnhart in District 21, Rajesh Barnabas in District 24 and Dorian Hall in District 25. Citizen...
by Communications Team | Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin for re-election in District 2. April was first elected in 2017, and in 2019, became the youngest person in history named as chairperson of the county...
by Communications Team | Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of candidates for Buffalo City Court Judge, including Rebecca Town, Joel C. Moore and Phillip Dabney, Jr., who is running for re-election. Phil is an established trial practitioner and advocate with...
by Communications Team | Apr 20, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd, Citizen Action of New York Political Director Stanley Fritz, released the following statement: “Today’s verdict, for many, will be seen as justice; justice for George Floyd and his...