by Communications Team | Nov 10, 2016 | Press Releases
In response to Governor Cuomo’s statement that the election of Donald Trump could be a “bonus” for New York, leaders of community organizations from across New York said: Governor Cuomo is wrong, Trump isn’t a bonus for New York: he’s a clear and present...
by Communications Team | Oct 28, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court’s ruling that Marquis Dixon should have been tried as a youthful offender instead of as an adult, Cessie Alfonso, a board member of the Capital District Chapter of...
by Communications Team | Oct 26, 2016 | Press Releases
Activist knocked to ground by member of Amedore entourage At last night’s candidate forum in Guilderland, NY a member of State Senator George Amedore’s entourage knocked an anti-corruption activist to the ground when she asked the Senator to sign the Demand Democracy...
by Communications Team | Oct 20, 2016 | Press Releases
3-Year-Old Moreland Recommendations Are Still the Roadmap for Reform Albany, NY – In response to news that more public officials in New York State have been arrested on federal corruption charges, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York,...
by Communications Team | Oct 20, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – On October 12, the members of Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District Chapter were proud to announce their endorsement of Chad Putman for New York State Senate. Running to represent the 49th district Putman is a lifelong New Yorker who not...
by Communications Team | Oct 19, 2016 | Press Releases
People’s Action Announces Endorsement of 22 Candidates Nationwide Zephyr Teachout, Sara Niccoli and Gustavo Rivera Among National Group’s Progressive Slate New York – People’s Action, a new national organization of more than a million people working with 48 local...
by Communications Team | Oct 19, 2016 | Press Releases
Saratoga Springs, NY – Members of Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District Chapter announced their endorsement of Shaun Francis for New York State Senate. Citing his strong support for campaign finance reform and desire to invest in clean renewable energy,...
by Communications Team | Oct 13, 2016 | Press Releases
Groups Write Cuomo, Legislative Leaders Urging Comprehensive Reform As Only Solution to Costly Corruption and Public Distrust Three Years Later, Moreland Commission Findings Remain Best Roadmap to Stopping Corruption Albany, NY – New criminal corruption charges,...
by Communications Team | Oct 11, 2016 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY – Members of Citizen Action of New York’s Western New York Chapter announce their enthusiastic endorsement of Amber Small for New York State Senate. Citing her progressive values and motivated desire to end the influence that wealthy donors have over...
