by Communications Team | May 30, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY–In response to today’s joint statement by the State Senate Majority Leader and Assembly Speaker on New York’s rent laws, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “We’re encouraged that...
by Communications Team | May 28, 2019 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY—In response to recent press statements by Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley that marijuana legalization would lead to a rise in violent crime, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following...
by Communications Team | May 6, 2019 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY—Citizen Action of New York has announced endorsements in several key Buffalo and Erie County races: Buffalo School Board: Terrance Heard (At-Large)Desmond Nalls (At-Large)Larry Scott (At-Large)Sharon Belton Cottman (Ferry District)Dr. Paulette Woods...
by Communications Team | Apr 24, 2019 | Press Releases
Schenectady, NY — Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Thearse McCalmon for Schenectady Mayor. McCalmon is the only candidate for Mayor refusing corporate and LLC contributions. She has been an active presence in the Schenectady community...
by Communications Team | Apr 16, 2019 | Press Releases
Utica, NY–Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of James Paul III for Utica City School Board. Paul is a veteran, parent in the school district, and actively involved with youth programs in the community. He stood out to members of the Citizen...
by Communications Team | Apr 11, 2019 | Press Releases
Rochester Grassroots Organization Announces “Schools Not Jails” Slate of Candidates Rochester, NY — Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Ricardo Adams, Beatriz LeBron, and Anthony Hall for RCSD School Board; Shani Mitchell for Monroe...
by Communications Team | Mar 31, 2019 | Press Releases
Budget Process Once Again Reveals the Outsized Influence of Big Money Donors in Albany Albany, NY—In response to today’s passage of the New York State Budget, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement:...
by Communications Team | Mar 25, 2019 | Press Releases
Cabán Lays Out Bold Vision to End Mass Incarceration Crisis New York, NY — Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Tiffany Cabán for Queens District Attorney. Cabán stood out in a crowded field of candidates for her understanding of racial...
by Communications Team | Mar 12, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY–In response to the New York State Senate and State Assembly one-house budget resolutions, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “New Yorkers turned out in record numbers in November...
