PRESS RELEASES
Justice for George Floyd: The Whole System is Guilty
Apr 20, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd, Citizen Action of New York Political Director Stanley Fritz, released...
Statement: City of Albany Must Ban Tear Gas
Apr 19, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the proposed tear gas ban being voted on April 19 in the Albany Common Council, Ivette Alfonso, president of Citizen...
Citizen Action Responds to Another Instance of Police Brutality
Apr 15, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the murder of 20-year-old Daunte Wright by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Citizen Action of New York Political...
Activists Make Argument for Climate Community and Investment Act in New York
Apr 13, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - Activists and stakeholders statewide provided testimony in support of the Climate Community and Investment Act (CCIA) before the New...
Citizen Action Celebrates Historic Measures in New York State Budget
Apr 7, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie reaching an agreement on...
2021-22 Final Budget Resolves Campaign for Fiscal Equity Fight for Second Time, Provides Rent Relief and Tenant Protections
Apr 6, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to state lawmakers reaching an agreement to fully fund Foundation Aid and strengthen tenant protections in the final state...
Chi Ossé Ranked First, Tahirah Moore Second Choice For New York City Council District 36 in Brooklyn
Apr 1, 2021 | Press Releases
New York, NY - Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Chi Ossé for New York City Council in Brooklyn’s District 36, covering...
New York State Legislators Reach A Deal for Marijuana Justice
Mar 29, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to state legislators reaching a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in New York that closely resembles the Marijuana...
Buffalo Commission on Police Reform Recommendation Process is Flawed
Mar 26, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY - Today, advocates and community leaders with Free the People WNY, Buffalo Police Advisory Board, VOICE Buffalo, Citizen Action of ...
Jaslin Kaur is the Progressive Leader NYC Council District 23 Needs
Mar 18, 2021 | Press Releases
New York, NY— Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of organizer and survivor advocate Jaslin Kaur for New York City Council...
HALT Solitary Confinement Act Passes the NYS Senate
Mar 18, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY– In response to the New York State Senate and Assembly passing the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, Jalil Muntaqim, Citizen Action...
Citizen Action Responds to Surge in Anti-Asian Violence, Sends Message of Solidarity to AAPI community
Mar 17, 2021 | Press Releases
New York, NY– In response to a rise in anti-Asian violence across the nation and the recent mass shooting at three Atlanta spas, Stanley Fritz,...
Senate, Assembly One-house Budgets Recognizes Need, But Could Go Further
Mar 15, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — In response to the release of the Senate and Assembly one-house budgets, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York,...
Ahead of One-House Budgets, Citizen Action Ramps Up Call to Tax the Ultra-Rich, Save our Communities
Mar 11, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY— As one of dozens of progressive organizations calling for higher taxes on the rich to avoid cutting essential services to poor and...
State Leaders Must Pass Progressive Housing Bills to Avoid Mass Evictions As Moratorium Expires
Mar 3, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY— In response to housing courts reopening, Stanley Fritz, Citizen Action of New York Political Director, released the following statement:...