by Communications Team | Jan 4, 2013 | Press Releases
In 46th State Senate Election, Hundreds of Ballots Still Not Counted Click here for all the event photos. Albany, NY – Voters whose ballots were laid aside and have yet to be counted in the race to represent the 46th State Senate district gathered in Albany on...
by Communications Team | Jan 2, 2013 | Press Releases
A coalition of early childhood, education and community organizations, the Ready for Kindergarten, Ready for College Campaign praised Governor Cuomo’s New New York Education Reform Commission for recommending the expansion of quality pre-kindergarten programs through...
by Communications Team | Dec 20, 2012 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the release of a new poll by Public Campaign Action Fund showing that 79% of New Yorkers want bold campaign finance reform, including a public matching funds system, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York,...
by Communications Team | Dec 19, 2012 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ election as leader of the New York State Senate Democratic Conference, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: Citizen Action of New York is proud to announce our...
by Communications Team | Dec 18, 2012 | Press Releases
Analysis juxtaposes handful of those making over $250K with double-digit percentages of Medicare and Social Security recipients, illustrating what’s at stake for more than 98% of New Yorkers New York – A statewide coalition – consisting of New Yorkers for Fiscal...
by Communications Team | Dec 12, 2012 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s proposal to make election expenditures by tax exempt organizations more transparent, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: It’s hard to achieve progressive...
by Communications Team | Dec 11, 2012 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to comments delivered by Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos, which were reported in numerous outlets earlier today, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: Senator Skelos is once again misleading New...
by Communications Team | Dec 11, 2012 | Press Releases
Progressive Leaders Say Public Financing is Key to Meaningful Campaign Finance Reform Albany, NY – Newly elected state legislators Terry Gipson, Cecilia Tkaczyk, Patricia Fahy, and John McDonald, joined Senator Neil Breslin and leaders from community, labor, and...
by Communications Team | Dec 4, 2012 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the announcement that Senators Skelos and Klein will share the position of Temporary President of the State Senate, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: Senator Klein’s decision is a huge gamble...
