by Communications Team | Jun 29, 2022 | Press Releases
June 29, 2022 (Kingston, NY)–Citizen Action of New York is overjoyed that Sarahana Shrestha has won her race and will serve as State Assembly member for the 103rd District in the Hudson Valley. Citizen Action endorsed Shrestha, who ran an excellent grassroots...
by Communications Team | Jun 29, 2022 | Press Releases
June 29, 2022 (Schenectady, NY)–With Election Day in the rearview mirror, Citizen Action of New York congratulates former candidate for Assembly District 111, Justin Chaires, for running a great race. His campaign demonstrated the popularity of progressive ideas...
by Communications Team | Jun 24, 2022 | Press Releases
(Albany, NY) – In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, Ivette Alfonso, president of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “We knew this was coming. That doesn’t make it any less devastating....
by Communications Team | Jun 23, 2022 | Press Releases
June 22, 2022 (New York, NY)–Citizen Action of NY, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of a slate of progressive elected officials running for re-election. For New York State Senate seats, Citizen Action of NY is proud to...
by Communications Team | Jun 9, 2022 | Press Releases
June 9, 2022 (Albany, NY)–The New York State Department of Corrections issued a new policy that went into effect last month, barring people from sending care packages to loved ones who are inside state prisons and jails. Exceptions are made for orders placed...
by Communications Team | Jun 4, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the end of the 2022 legislative session, Stanley Fritz, Political and Campaigns Director of Citizen Action of New York, issued the following statement: “The 2022 session once again demonstrated that when we come together, we are able...
by Communications Team | May 26, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Senator Chuck Schumer for U.S. Senate. “I am proud to receive the endorsement of Citizen Action of New York,” said Senator Chuck Schumer. “They...
by Communications Team | May 24, 2022 | Press Releases
May 16, 2022 (New York, NY)–Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Congressman Jamaal Bowman for the 16th Congressional District. “I am honored to again be endorsed by Citizen Action of New York,”...
by Communications Team | May 17, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– In response to the violent arrest of a staff member at a demonstration at the Capitol, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “One of our staff members was violently arrested by Capitol...
