by Communications Team | May 4, 2015 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
Albany, NY – In response to news that Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been indicted on federal corruption charges, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: “Elected officials have been arrested on corruption charges...
by Communications Team | Apr 29, 2015 | Press Releases
New York – A coalition representing New Yorkers most impacted by climate change has called on Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to take sides and implement a comprehensive climate action plan following remarks from Joseph Martens, the commissioner of the Department of...
by Communications Team | Apr 16, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to news that the Board of Elections, a day after Senate Leader Skelos’ surprise appointment of a new Co-Chair, deadlocked on a vote to close the “LLC loophole,” which allows the super-wealthy to anonymously contribute...
by Communications Team | Apr 13, 2015 | Press Releases
Organizations Urging Their Grassroots Activists to Contact the Board The New York Board of Elections should vote Thursday to close the so-called “LLC loophole” that allows the wealthiest donors to avoid contributions limits and disclosure in order to secretly funnel...
by Communications Team | Mar 31, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the state budget deal, Jessica Wisneski, Legislative and Campaigns Director for Citizen Action of New York, said: “Governor Cuomo and the legislature missed their opportunity to reduce the huge economic inequality plaguing our state....
by Communications Team | Mar 26, 2015 | Press Releases
In response to the statement from Senate Majority Dean Skelos that a minimum wage increase will not be a part of the final state budget, workers and allies across the state called on Assembly Speaker Heastie and Governor Cuomo to stay the course and fight for working...
by Communications Team | Mar 17, 2015 | Press Releases
Fast Track paves the way for new trade deals like the TPP that would slash jobs, and cut environmental and consumer protections Newburgh – A coalition of labor organizations, advocacy groups and congressional leaders joined together to oppose Fast Track...
by Communications Team | Mar 17, 2015 | Press Releases
Buffalo – A diverse coalition of youth and community members rallied in Buffalo today to support Governor Cuomo’s plan to “Raise the Age” and reform New York’s juvenile justice system to create better outcomes for youth and public safety. Young people with direct...
by Communications Team | Mar 10, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the State Assembly budget proposal released this week, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: “We applaud Speaker Heastie and the State Assembly for taking bold action to reverse the state’s...
