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...
by Communications Team | Dec 1, 2012 | Press Releases
Ask Rep. Reed to Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Invest in Jobs Part of National Day of Action in 100+ Cities Corning, NY – Small business owners and Southern Tier residents gathered in downtown Corning today to call on Congressman Reed and the...
by Communications Team | Nov 16, 2012 | Press Releases
Groups Urge Congress to Heed the Voters’ Wishes: Make Sure Richest 2% Pay Their Fair Share Washington, D.C. – Two-thirds of voters (67 percent) say “making the tax system more fair” was a “very” or “fairly important consideration in...
by Communications Team | Nov 14, 2012 | Press Releases
Today, we announced our first endorsement of the 2013 election cycle, supporting Marc Landis as he runs for City Council in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. A past board chair for Citizen Action of New York City, we are proud to stand with Marc. Read the release...
