PRESS RELEASES
Statement: Police Ruthlessly Attacked Protesters
Apr 23, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the brutal attack by police on protesters outside of the South End police station in Albany, Gabriel Silva, Citizen...
Citizen Action of New York Backs Scott Stringer and Dianne Morales for Mayor
Apr 23, 2021 | Press Releases
New York, NY - With primary election day less than two months away, Citizen Action of New York has decided to endorse Scott Stringer (Ranked 1), and...
Citizen Action Announces Endorsements for Rochester City School Board and Brighton, Greece Town Boards
Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Democratic candidates Camille Simmons and Joshua Bauroth for Rochester City...
Citizen Action Announces Endorsements for Rochester City Council and Monroe County Legislature
Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsements for Monroe County Legislature, including Democratic candidates Sherita...
Citizen Action Backs Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin’s Campaign for Re-election
Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin for re-election in District 2....
Citizen Action Endorses Rebecca Town, Joel Moore and Phillip Dabney, Jr. for Buffalo City Court Judge
Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of candidates for Buffalo City Court Judge, including Rebecca Town, Joel C. Moore...
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 ...