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Citizen Action Endorses Susan Hughes-Smith for Monroe County Legislature
May 10, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY– Adding to its slate of endorsements for Monroe County Legislature, Citizen Action announced its endorsement of Susan Hughes-Smith in...
Citizen Action Rescinds Endorsement of Scott Stringer for NYC Mayor Following Allegations of Abuse
May 4, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the allegation against New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer, Citizen Action of New York’s Co-Executive...
On International Workers’ Day, Citizen Action Joins Statewide Action for Good Cause Eviction
May 3, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York participated in a statewide day of action to call on state leaders to pass Good Cause legislation...
Albany’s Good Cause Eviction Aims to Strengthen Tenants Rights
Apr 27, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– In support of the Good Cause eviction bill being considered in the city of Albany, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso released the...
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...