by Communications Team | Jun 10, 2016 | Press Releases
Community Organization Cites Nadler’s Leadership in Fighting for Social, Economic and Racial Justice New York, NY – Today, Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Rep. Jerry Nadler for re-election to represent New York’s 10th District in the House of...
by Communications Team | Jun 6, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo’s executive order targeting BDS supporters, Karen Scharff, Citizen Action of New York executive director, said: “After the state legislature declined to pass a similar measure, it’s unconscionable that...
by Communications Team | May 24, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo’s introduction of legislation that will close the LLC Loophole, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: “This state won’t be a democracy as long as a few super-rich CEOs can...
by Communications Team | May 23, 2016 | Press Releases
Overhaul of Voting, Ethics and Campaign Finance of Laws Crucial for Government Function and Credibility Albany, NY – In the wake of legislative leaders being sentenced to prison for corruption and widespread voting irregularities that caused qualified New...
by Communications Team | May 9, 2016 | Press Releases
Squadron, Kaminsky, Senators, Good Gov Groups Urge Full Senate Passage Squadron: “Bring LLC Loophole closure and ethics reform to the floor” ALBANY – Today State Senator Daniel Squadron, State Senator Todd Kaminsky, State Senators Liz Krueger, Gustavo Rivera, Neil...
by Communications Team | Apr 23, 2016 | Press Releases
Community Group Cites Teachout’s Commitment to Limit Influence of Big Money in Politics Kingston, NY – Dozens of Hudson Valley activists gathered at Citizen Action of New York’s Kingston office on Saturday to announce the organization’s enthusiastic endorsement...
by Communications Team | Apr 1, 2016 | Press Releases
3-Year-Olds Only; No Money for Child Care Thousands of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Across New York Still Wait for a Seat in Pre-K ALBANY (April 1, 2016) – In response New York State’s 2016 budget plan for pre-K and child care, the Ready for Kindergarten, Ready for College...
by Communications Team | Apr 1, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – Following today’s announcement that a statewide paid family leave program would be included in the final 2016-2017 budget, advocates, supporters and small businesses owners expressed their gratitude and support for this critical legislation that will...
by Communications Team | Apr 1, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the budget agreement announced by Governor Cuomo, Speaker Heastie, and Senate Leader Flanagan, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: “It shouldn’t be this hard for our state to do what’s right for...
