by Communications Team | Nov 9, 2022 | Press Releases
November 9, 2022 (New York, NY)–Today, Citizen Action of New York is celebrating our success and the success of our progressive partners, especially the Working Families Party, in helping secure a victory for Governor Kathy Hochul over far-right extremist Lee Zeldin....
by Communications Team | Oct 18, 2022 | Capital District, Press Releases
October 18, 2022 (New York, NY)–Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Michelle Ostrelich for the 44th District of the New York State Senate, representing Clifton Park, Schenectady, Niskayuna and all...
by Communications Team | Aug 24, 2022 | Press Releases
August 24, 2022 (Albany, NY) – Citizen Action of New York is celebrating primary election victories by our endorsed candidates for New York State Senate: Lea Webb in the Southern Tier (District 52), and incumbents Jabari Brisport (District 25), Brian Kavanagh...
by Communications Team | Aug 12, 2022 | Press Releases
August 12, 2022 (Albany, NY) – In response to the passage of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Stanley Fritz, Political and Campaigns Director at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is a...
by Communications Team | Aug 8, 2022 | Press Releases
In response to the Senate passing the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director for Citizen Action of New York, issued the following statement: “The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is an important step forward in our collective fight for...
by Communications Team | Aug 1, 2022 | Fair Elections, Press Releases
August 1, 2022 (Long Island, NY) — Fair Elections for New York denounces the Suffolk County lawmakers’ vote that killed the county’s public campaign financing program, overriding County Executive Bellone’s veto of legislation nixing the program. This is a loss...
by Communications Team | Jul 27, 2022 | Press Releases, Rochester
“Our Rochester community is reeling from the latest wave of violence. 2022 hasn’t been an easy year for our families and communities. From the killing of 14-year-old Julius Greer, who was shot on his way to the corner store, to the shooting of 16-year-old Zahira Smith...
by Communications Team | Jun 30, 2022 | Press Releases
In response to an Albany judge ruling today on the City of Albany’s Good Cause tenant protections, Rebecca Garrard, Legislative Director for Citizen Action of New York, issued the following statement: “Today’s ruling striking down the Good Cause tenant protections...
by Communications Team | Jun 29, 2022 | Press Releases
June 29, 2022 (New York, NY)–In response to the results of the Democratic primaries for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Citizen Action of New York State Political Director Stanley Fritz had the following to say: “Sometimes, we win even though we don’t get the...
