PRESS RELEASES
Primary election victories prove people want leaders who will prioritize racial justice, education equity, environmental justice
Jun 25, 2021 | Press Releases, Rochester
Rochester, NY – As Rochester and Monroe County families face housing and food insecurity, Citizen Action members see the June 22 primary wins as...
Citizen Action Celebrates Primary Wins in Albany, Troy and Schenectady
Jun 23, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the primary wins of progressive candidates in the Capital Region, Omar Sterling McGill for Schenectady County...
New Progressive Energy Coming to New York City Council
Jun 23, 2021 | New York City, Press Releases
Voters elect a bold, progressive and new generation of City Councilmembers New York, NY - In response to the results of the 2021 Democratic Primary...
U.S. Senate Vote Shows For the People Act is Senator Schumer’s Top Priority
Jun 22, 2021 | Press Releases
Sen. Schumer must continue standing up to right-wing obstruction Albany, NY— In response to today’s vote in the U.S. Senate on the For the People...
Affordable Care Act Wins Third Supreme Court Case, Millions Can keep Their Health Care During the Pandemic
Jun 17, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), protecting the health care of millions of...
Citizen Action Backs Mark Levine and Lindsay Boylan for Manhattan Borough President
Jun 15, 2021 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY - With early voting in motion and the June 22 primary elections just days away, Citizen Action of New York ranked Mark Levine as our...
Citizen Action Endorses Cesar Vargas: Looks to Flip Staten Island BP Seat from Red to Blue
Jun 11, 2021 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY - Citizen Action of New York kicks off the launch of its Staten Island chapter with ranked endorsements in the race for Staten Island...
NY Passes HONDA bill to turn unused hotels into permanent housing for at risk New Yorkers
Jun 10, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY- In response to state legislators passing the Housing our Neighbors with Dignity Act (HONDA Act), Citizen Action of New York President...
Climate Activists Use Art to Tell State Leaders to Pass the Climate & Community Investment Act, Make Polluters Pay
Jun 8, 2021 | Press Releases, Western New York
Williamsville, NY - Community members are calling on State Senator Tim Kennedy, State Senator Sean Ryan, State Assemblymember Karen McMahon, State...
Citizen Action Condemns Anti-Semitic Violence, Shows Solidarity with Jewish Communities
May 26, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the rise of anti-Semitic attacks in New York, Ivette Alfonso, president at Citizen Action of New York, released the...
One Year After George Floyd’s Murder, New Yorkers Still Fight for Police Reform and Accountability
May 25, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY - On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin, a former Minnneapolis police officer. In response, Christian Parra,...
Kim Moscaritolo and Rebecca Lamorte Bring New Energy and Progressive Ideas in NYC Council District 5 Election
May 25, 2021 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY - With early voting set to begin on June 12, Citizen Action of New York is proud to announce its ranked-choice endorsement of Kim...
Utica Residents Need Celeste Friend, Delvin Moody, Katie Aiello and Sparkle Anthony on the Common Council
May 20, 2021 | Central New York, Press Releases
Utica, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Utica Common Council members Celeste Friend in Ward 3 and Delvin Moody in Ward 5...
Gwen Wright is Leading the Fight for Working Families in Rensselaer County
May 19, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In the high-stakes race for Rensselaer County Executive, Citizen Action of New York announced its support for Working Families Party...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Candidates Committed to Police Reform, Housing Justice & More
May 13, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - Ahead of the June 22 primary elections, Citizen Action of New York is backing a slate of progressive candidates that will fight for...