PRESS RELEASES
As Manhattan DA, Tahanie Aboushi will fight to end mass incarceration and invest in our communities
New York, NY—Citizen Action of New York joined the Working Families Party, New York City Public Advocate Jumanne Williams and Assemblymember...
The murder of Daniel Prude is an indictment on the entire justice system
Rochester, NY– In response to the grand jury decision not to charge the Rochester Police officers responsible for Daniel Prude’s murder, Jalil...
Johanna Garcia launches multi-issue campaign to win justice for Council District 10
New York, NY—As part of New York City’s ranked choice voting system, Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Johanna Garcia as the...
Alexa Avilés is Citizen Action’s Top Pick for Brooklyn’s 38th City Council District
New York, NY— In a nine-person race for New York City Council District 38, Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Alexa Avilés as...
Felicia Singh Vies to Flip Council Seat in Queens Blue, Wilfredo Florentino is Brooklyn’s Top Candidate in District 42
New York, NY— Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Felicia Singh for New York City Council District 32 in Queens, and Wilfredo...
Ranked Choice Voting Widens Pool to Elect Progressive Change Makers for New York City Council
Citizen Action announces first slate of ranked choice City Council candidate endorsements New York, NY— Citizen Action of New York announced its...
Citizen Action responds to video of Rochester Police macing a 9-year-old
Rochester, NY— Today, the city of Rochester released disturbing video footage from a police encounter on January 29, 2021, where a minor was...
Marijuana Legalization Must be Rooted in Restorative Justice
Albany, NY— In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to legalize marijuana in New York, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of...
On the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Albany, NY – In response to the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York issued the...
Tax the Rich, Invest in Our New York
Citizen Action of New York Responds to Governor Cuomo’s 2021 State of the State Address Albany, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo’s 2021 State of...
Legislative eviction moratorium would be an essential first step in addressing New York’s housing crisis
Governor Cuomo’s extension of his executive order on evictions is not enough to keep families safely home during deadly second-wave of Covid-19...
Citizen Action Endorses Emerging Community Leaders for New York City Council
New York, NY—Citizen Action of New York is backing a slate of progressive community leaders who are running for New York City Council. This slate...
New York Nurses are the Backbone of our Recovery and Community
Albany, NY—In solidarity with the nurses of Albany Medical Center and the New York State Nurses Association who are on strike today demanding safety...
With Democratic Supermajority, There is No Excuse Not to Tax the Rich and Fund our Communities
Albany, NY— In response to the New York State Senate Democratic Conference winning a supermajority weeks after the election, Citizen Action...
Michelle Hinchey’s Breakout Victory in Senate District 46 Strengthens New York’s Progressive Movement
Kingston, NY— Citizen Action of New York’s members, leaders and volunteers are celebrating Working Families Party candidate Michelle Hinchey’s...