PRESS RELEASES
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...
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...