by Communications Team | Jun 26, 2019 | Press Releases
Queens, NY—In response to Tiffany Cabán’s victory in the race for Queens County District Attorney, Stanley Fritz, NYC Campaigns Manager of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement:”Tiffany Cabán’s truly people-powered victory is part...
by Communications Team | Jun 21, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the end of the 2019 state legislative session, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “This state legislative session demonstrated the extraordinary power and potential of...
by Communications Team | Jun 11, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the rent law package put forth by the Senate and Assembly today, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “The rent package agreed upon by the Senate and Assembly is a major...
by Communications Team | Jun 10, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the Albany County Legislature’s vote on Local Law C, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “Our County Legislators were elected to protect the health and wellbeing of their constituents,...
by Communications Team | Jun 7, 2019 | Press Releases
Grassroots Group Endorses Progressive Leaders Pushing for Earned Sick Days in Albany County Albany, NY—Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of seven candidates for Albany County Legislature ahead of the June 25th Primary: Lucille McKnight, District...
by Communications Team | Jun 7, 2019 | Press Releases
Grassroots Organization Urges Democratic and Working Families Primary Voters to Stand Behind Progressive Candidates Albany, NY—Citizen Action of New York has endorsed John Schoonmaker (District 2), Laura Petit (District 8), Carolyn Hansen (District 18) and Kathleen...
by Communications Team | Jun 7, 2019 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY—Citizen Action of New York has responded to the proposed referendum on a state takeover of the Rochester City School District: “A state takeover of the Rochester City School District would deprive parents and community members of a meaningful voice in...
by Communications Team | Jun 6, 2019 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
NYC Public Advocate and Buffalo-Area Leaders Call on the State Legislature to Pass All Nine Rent Bills Buffalo, NY—A forum and discussion on the housing crisis was held at 1199SEIU offices on Thursday evening. Local labor and community leaders were joined by NYC...
by Communications Team | May 31, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the repeal of the gravity knife ban, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “We applaud the Governor and Legislature under the leadership of Speaker Heastie and Majority...
