PRESS RELEASES
Governor Hochul’s State of the State: Minor Gains Mask Failure to to Tax the Rich
Jan 14, 2025 | Press Releases, Revenue
New Yorkers are looking for leaders who will fight for affordable housing, access to healthcare, quality education, and economic justice—not more...
Citizen Action of New York Announces Leadership Transition as Rosemary Rivera Steps Down
Jan 14, 2025 | Press Releases
Carolyn Martinez-Class and Rebecca Garrard Named Interim Co-Executive Directors Albany, New York - Citizen Action of New York announces the...
Binghamton Community Members Rally Against Mayor Jared Kraham’s Policies
Jan 10, 2025 | Press Releases, Southern Tier
Advocates Call for Action to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Unjust Evictions and for Mayor Kraham’s policies to address, not exacerbate, the...
Citizen Action of New York Responds to Mayor Adams’ 2025 State of the City
Jan 9, 2025 | Press Releases
Adams’ promises ring hollow when measured against his record New York, NY — In response to Mayor Eric Adams' 2025 State of the City Address today,...
Citizen Action of New York, Advocates, and Community Members Demand Justice for Robert Brooks and All Victims of Police Brutality
Jan 9, 2025 | Central New York, Press Releases
Utica, NY - Today, Citizen Action of New York, alongside advocates and community members, gathered outside the State Office Building in Utica to...
Citizen Action of New York Applauds New York City Council for Introducing Invest In Our New York Resolution
Dec 19, 2024 | Press Releases
New York, New York - Citizen Action of New York is thrilled that Councilmember Crystal Hudson introduced a resolution in support of the Invest in...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Long Time Member and Champion for the Working Class Sam Fein for Albany City Auditor
Dec 19, 2024 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced its endorsement of Albany County Legislator Sam Fein for the position of...
Poor and Working-Class New Yorkers Call on House Member Mike Lawler To Deliver For The People
Dec 19, 2024 | Press Releases
Leaders of grassroots groups requested a meeting with Lawler to discuss raising wages, lowering the cost of living, tackling NY’s affordable housing...
Citizen Action of New York Condemns Governor Hochul for Vetoing Key Child Care Bill
Dec 14, 2024 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s veto of A.1303-A/S.4924-A — a bill that would have eliminated the minimum income requirement for...
Citizen Action of New York Calls Out Binghamton Chamber of Commerce For Opposing Good Cause Eviction Law
Dec 13, 2024 | Press Releases
Binghamton, NY - In response to the Binghamton Chamber of Commerce coming out in opposition of the Good Cause Eviction Law, Salka Valerio, Community...
Citizen Action of New York Condemns Passage of H.R. 9495
Nov 21, 2024 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the passage of H.R. 9495 (the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) – legislation that...
Citizen Action of New York Celebrates the Victory of John Mannion in Congressional District 22
Nov 6, 2024 | Press Releases
Utica, NY – In response to John Mannion’s victory in Congressional District 22, Senya Bekui, Lead Organizer for Citizen Action of New York Central...
Statement from Citizen Action of New York on the Election of Donald Trump
Nov 6, 2024 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — In response to the election of Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election, Rosemary Rivera, Executive Director of Citizen Action of...
Citizen Action of New York Celebrates the Victory of Josh Riley in Congressional District 19
Nov 6, 2024 | Press Releases
Binghamton, NY – In response to Josh Riley’s victory in Congressional District 19, Ravo Root, Community Organizer for Citizen Action of New York...
Citizen Action of New York Responds to Governor Hochul’s $12 Million Grant to Protect Drinking Water in Poughkeepsie
Oct 30, 2024 | Press Releases
Poughkeepsie, NY - In response to Governor Kathy Hochul and Congressman Pat Ryan’s announcement of the $12 Million state grant to replace lead water...