by Communications Team | Feb 7, 2025 | Press Releases, Southern Tier
Elected Officials and Advocates Condemn Republican Push to Gut Essential Services While Protecting the Ultra-Wealthy (Ithaca, NY) – Today, Citizen Action of New York joined Assemblywoman Anna Kelles (D-125), Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo, local leaders, and...
by Communications Team | Jan 31, 2025 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to this week’s ICE raids in Ithaca and New York City, Citizen Action of New York issued the following statement: “Citizen Action of New York strongly condemns the inhumane and unjust ICE raids taking place across our state and this country....
by Communications Team | Jan 29, 2025 | Press Releases
Public Money for Public Good – Powering Stronger, Resilient Communities to Thrive Across New York Albany, NY – Today, Citizen Action of New York unveiled Our Justice Agenda 2025, a package of priority bills that address housing, health care, education and child...
by Communications Team | Jan 28, 2025 | Hudson Valley, Press Releases
Newburgh, New York – Citizen Action of New York is thrilled that Councilmember Omari Shakur championed the introduction and passing of a resolution in support of the Invest in Our New York Act — a suite of widely popular policies designed to ensure the...
by Communications Team | Jan 14, 2025 | Press Releases, Revenue
New Yorkers are looking for leaders who will fight for affordable housing, access to healthcare, quality education, and economic justice—not more empty promises. Albany, NY – For over 40 years, Citizen Action of New York has been steadfastly committed to...
by Communications Team | Jan 14, 2025 | Press Releases
Carolyn Martinez-Class and Rebecca Garrard Named Interim Co-Executive Directors Albany, New York – Citizen Action of New York announces the unexpected news that Executive Director Rosemary Rivera is stepping down to focus on her health. This decision, though...
by Communications Team | Jan 10, 2025 | Press Releases, Southern Tier
Advocates Call for Action to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Unjust Evictions and for Mayor Kraham’s policies to address, not exacerbate, the local housing crisis. Binghamton, NY — Today, Citizen Action of New York joined Council President Michael Dundon for a rally...
by Communications Team | Jan 9, 2025 | Press Releases
Adams’ promises ring hollow when measured against his record New York, NY — In response to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2025 State of the City Address today, Citizen Action’s New York City Community Organizer, Cleo Acevedo, had this to say: “Eric Adams spent his State of...
by Communications Team | Jan 9, 2025 | Central New York, Press Releases
Utica, NY – Today, Citizen Action of New York, alongside advocates and community members, gathered outside the State Office Building in Utica to mourn, express anger, and demand justice for Robert Brooks and all victims of police brutality. The rally stood to...
