PRESS RELEASES
Progressives Take Lead in New York Primaries
Victories shows upward momentum of progressive ideals over politics as usual Albany, NY — In response to blowout victories by progressives in New...
Advocates Celebrate New Laws that Bring Accountability and Transparency to Police Departments
Albany, NY — In response to New York’s new police reform laws, including Repeal of 50-a, the Police STAT Act and Special Prosecutor legislation,...
Progressive Champions in New York City Endorsed by Citizen Action
New York, NY—Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of several porgessive Democrats running for New York State Assembly, including...
New laws will bring meaningful transparency and accountability to police departments
Albany, NY — In response to the slate of police reform bills passed by the state legislature this week, including full repeal of 50-a and the Police...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Jamaal Bowman for Congress
Jamaal is the Progressive Leader N.Y.-16 Needs New York, NY — Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Jamaal Bowman for New York’s...
Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio’s Curfew Doesn’t Protect the People
New York City — In response to the announcement by Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio that a curfew and doubling of police presence will be imposed...
Statement: Stop the violence against Black and Brown communities
Albany, NY — In response to protests across New York State yesterday demanding an end to police violence against Black people, Rosemary Rivera and...
Capital District Community Rallies for Black Lives
Albany, NY— Hundreds of Capital District residents, civil rights advocates and community leaders rallied for Black Lives today at Townsend Park in...
NY Legislators need to break out of Gov. Cuomo’s “zero sum game” of austerity
Albany, NY — In response to the legislative package introduced this week by the State Senate and Assembly, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of...
Utica residents, housing advocates demand Mayor Palmieri take action to help residents stay in their homes
Utica, NY—Tenants, property owners and housing advocates are demanding that Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri move more quickly to provide relief to...
Citizen Action, Housing Justice for All, drops #CancelRent banners at Governor’s Mansion
Albany, NY—Housing advocates, including Citizen Action of New York, tenants and community leaders across the state, participated in a statewide day...
Governor Delays Mass Evictions, Provides No Relief to Tenants
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision to extend New York’s eviction moratorium for an additional two months, but not cancel...
Citizen Action of New York Responds to Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Budget Cuts
Albany, NY - In response to Governor Cuomo’s proposed $10 billion in budget cuts, including $8.2 billion in cuts to schools, hospitals and local...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Samelys López for Congress
If elected, Samelys would become the first member of Congress to have lived in New York’s shelter system New York, New York–Citizen Action of New...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Jason Salmon for New York State Senate
New York, New York – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Democratic candidate Jason Salmon for State Senate in the 25th...