Organizations Announce New York’s Participation in Historic National Coalition to Pass the President’s Budget

by Communications Team | Apr 3, 2009 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: April 3, 2009 For More Information: Bob Cohen, 518.465.4600 x 104 518.265.6183 (c) Ron Deutsch, NYFF 518-469-6769 Organizations Announce New York’s Participation in Historic National Coalition to Pass the President’s Budget Obama Budget Passes...

State Budget Takes Important Steps Towards Coverage of the Uninsured

by Communications Team | Apr 1, 2009 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2009 For More Information: Bob Cohen, 518.465.4600 x 104 518.265.6183 (c) State Budget Takes Important Steps Towards Coverage of the Uninsured Albany, NY – Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, issued...

Citizen Action Applauds Leaders for Raising Income Taxes on Wealthy, Other Policies

by Communications Team | Mar 30, 2009 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: March 30 , 2009 For More Information: Karen Scharff , 518.465.4600 x 112 518.755.2269 (c) Citizen Action Applauds Leaders for Raising Income Taxes on Wealthy, Other Policies Criticizes Delay of Court-ordered Education Funding Albany, NY –...

Hundreds Rally for Fair Share Tax Reform on Steps of Capitol

by Communications Team | Mar 5, 2009 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2009 For More Information: Kathleen Campbell : 518.465.4600 x 115 518.221.8583 (c) Hundreds Rally for Fair Share Tax Reform on Steps of Capitol State Senator Neil Breslin, Veterans, Parents, Caregivers, and Economists speak out against...

Health Care Activists Thank Congressman Tonko and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy For Commitment to Health Care for America Now !

by Communications Team | Feb 21, 2009 | Press Releases

Today, Congressman Paul Tonko and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy signed onto the Health Care for America Now principles at the Whitney Young Community Health Center in the Arbor Hill neighborhood of Albany. See video and release below. Click here to watch the...

Citizen Action Endorses Scott Murphy for Congress

by Communications Team | Feb 18, 2009 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2009 For More Information: Kathleen Campbell, 518.465.4600 x 115 518.221.8583 (c) Citizen Action Endorses Scott Murphy for Congress Applauds commitment to health care for all and strengthening our economy Albany – Recognizing...

Major education organizations release analysis showing 64% of school districts face cuts in excess of $15,000 per classroom; 60 districts face cuts over $30,000 per classroom due to governor paterson’s $2.5 billion in school aid cuts

by Communications Team | Feb 11, 2009 | Press Releases

Today, major education organizations released an analysis showing the actual cuts per classroom, by school district, based on Governor Paterson’s proposed $2.5 billion cuts to school aid. Click here to watch the video. Click here to download a PDF of the press...

Citizen Action Applauds Introduction of Fair Share Tax Bill

by Communications Team | Feb 10, 2009 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2009 For More Information: Bob Cohen, 518.465.4600 x 104 518.265.6183 (c) Citizen Action Applauds Introduction of Fair Share Tax Bill Fair Share and Federal Stimulus Bill Together Will Jumpstart State Economy and Protect Education,...

Citizen Action of New York Applauds Assembly’s Introduction of Property Tax Circuit Breaker Bill

by Communications Team | Aug 19, 2008 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: Albany, New York August 19, 2008 Contact: Karen Scharff 518.465.4600 x 112 518.755.2269 Citizen Action of New York Applauds Assembly’s Introduction of Property Tax Circuit Breaker Bill Citizen Action of New York today announced its support...