In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Citizen Action of New York's Vice-President Jim Anderson released the following statement: "War, no matter the reason, creates human loss and trauma of epic proportions. Citizen Action of New York stands in solidarity with the...
Albany, NY – In response to the shooting of Jordan Young in Albany last week, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York issued the following statement: The police that shot Jordan Young several times in Albany, New York on January 24 had no legal basis...
Albany, NY – In response to Eric Adams’ recent comments on bail rollbacks and policing, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of New York issued the following statement: New Yorkers have a right to feel safe in their communities. When tragic events like...
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to allow for New York’s eviction moratorium to expire without providing any additional aid to tenants, Rebecca Garrard, Legislative Director at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: ...
Binghamton, NY— Citizen Action of New York is making its first 2022 state-level endorsement today for Lea Webb, former community organizer, two-time city councilor, and bold progressive candidate dedicated to fighting for housing as a human right, environmental...
Albany, NY – In response to 1-year anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “The afternoon of January 6, 2021 was one of the darkest hours that our country has ever seen,...
New York City, NY - New York City Councilmembers and Citizen Action of New York united at City Hall to mark the passage of their resolution calling on the New York State legislature to pass Good Cause Eviction legislation on Wednesday, December 15. The resolution...
Albany, NY - As members of the New York State Senate heard testimony about childhood lead poisoning, Citizen Action of New York released a video, “New York Children Are Being Poisoned by Lead,” exposing the severity of New York’s childhood lead poisoning crisis. In...
Albany, NY – In response to today’s passage of the Build Back Better Act, Jessica Wisneski, co-executive director of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “The Build Back Better Act makes long-overdue investments in our communities at a time...