PRESS RELEASES
Parents Demand the Ulster County Legislature Vote No on Proposed Resolution 328, Kingstonian Development PILOT Project
The Board of Education must Provide a Comprehensive Breakdown of the Project to Parents that Highlight Effects on Student Learning Prior to Voting...
Rochester Celebrates Progressive Victories as Election Results are Finalized
Rochester, NY— Citizen Action of New York’s Rochester chapter is celebrating progressive wins, including Samra Brouk’s historic win in Senate...
Every vote counts. Count every vote!
Albany, NY – In response to the 2020 election and ongoing vote count, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of New York released the...
Citizen Action Leaders Anticipate Progressive Victories
Utica, NY— Unprecedented early voting and mail-in ballots means that we may not have results on election night, but members of Citizen Action of New...
Citizen Action of New York Doubles Down on Support for Progressive Democrats in Upcoming General Election
New York, NY— Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of several progressive champions who are fighting for a New York that works for...
Citizen Action Endorses State Senator Andrew Gounardes’ Bid for Re-election
New York, NY—Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Working Families Party candidate, Andrew Gounardes, for re-election in state...
Hudson Valley Progressives Endorsed By Citizen Action
Hudson Valley, NY—Citizen Action of New York Hudson Valley announced their endorsement of a slate of bold progressive champions to bolster the...
New Yorkers Deserve Real Solutions to the COVID-19 Housing Crisis
Albany, NY— For the seventh month, tenants across New York are fearing losing their homes during the pandemic. Today, tenants and housing rights...
Gov. Cuomo: Stop all evictions now
Albany, NY — In response to Governor Cuomo’s decision to extend the eviction moratorium, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of New...
Justice for Breonna Taylor: We must defend Black Lives and protect Black Women
In response to a Kentucky grand jury’s decision in the murder of Breonna Taylor, Jodi Risper, Movement Politics Director of Citizen Action of New...
Citizen Action of New York demands justice for Daniel Prude
Rochester, NY— The public learned yesterday of the murder of Daniel Prude on March 23, 2020 by Rochester police officers, after nearly 6 months of...
Governor Cuomo’s Decision to Withhold 20% of State Aid for School District’s Statewide
ALBANY, NY (September 2, 2020) -- Last week, the New York State budget office informed school districts statewide that it was temporarily...
Capital Region Progressives Backed By Citizen Action in Senate, Assembly Races
Albany, NY—Citizen Action of New York announced its next wave of endorsements for New York State Assembly and Senate races in the Capital Region....
Tenants, housing justice advocates demand end to violent evictions at Troy City Court
Courts reopen statewide to process claims as state stalls on relief for tenants Troy, NY— Housing courts throughout New York are moving forward with...
Senate Republicans’ COVID Relief Proposal Fails New York Families, Workers, and State and Local Budgets
Albany, NY - Following the release of the $1 trillion HEALS Act package for COVID-19 relief, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of...