PRESS RELEASES
2021-22 Final Budget Resolves Campaign for Fiscal Equity Fight for Second Time, Provides Rent Relief and Tenant Protections
Albany, NY - In response to state lawmakers reaching an agreement to fully fund Foundation Aid and strengthen tenant protections in the final state...
Chi Ossé Ranked First, Tahirah Moore Second Choice For New York City Council District 36 in Brooklyn
New York, NY - Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Chi Ossé for New York City Council in Brooklyn’s District 36, covering...
New York State Legislators Reach A Deal for Marijuana Justice
Albany, NY - In response to state legislators reaching a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in New York that closely resembles the Marijuana...
Buffalo Commission on Police Reform Recommendation Process is Flawed
Buffalo, NY - Today, advocates and community leaders with Free the People WNY, Buffalo Police Advisory Board, VOICE Buffalo, Citizen Action of ...
Jaslin Kaur is the Progressive Leader NYC Council District 23 Needs
New York, NY— Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of organizer and survivor advocate Jaslin Kaur for New York City Council...
HALT Solitary Confinement Act Passes the NYS Senate
Rochester, NY– In response to the New York State Senate and Assembly passing the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, Jalil Muntaqim, Citizen Action...
Citizen Action Responds to Surge in Anti-Asian Violence, Sends Message of Solidarity to AAPI community
New York, NY– In response to a rise in anti-Asian violence across the nation and the recent mass shooting at three Atlanta spas, Stanley Fritz,...
Senate, Assembly One-house Budgets Recognizes Need, But Could Go Further
Albany, NY — In response to the release of the Senate and Assembly one-house budgets, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York,...
Ahead of One-House Budgets, Citizen Action Ramps Up Call to Tax the Ultra-Rich, Save our Communities
Albany, NY— As one of dozens of progressive organizations calling for higher taxes on the rich to avoid cutting essential services to poor and...
State Leaders Must Pass Progressive Housing Bills to Avoid Mass Evictions As Moratorium Expires
Albany, NY— In response to housing courts reopening, Stanley Fritz, Citizen Action of New York Political Director, released the following statement:...
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...