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...
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...
