PRESS RELEASES
Citizen Action Congratulates Jumaane Williams on Public Advocate Win
Feb 27, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to Jumaane Williams’s decisive victory in the New York City Public Advocate race, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of...
Only National Emergency Is Inhumane Treatment of Asylum Seekers
Feb 15, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY--In response to Donald Trump’s announcement of a national emergency, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New...
The Rich Must Pay Their Fair Share, And Amazon Is No Exception
Feb 14, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY--In response to the announcement of Amazon’s withdrawal from New York City, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of...
Cuomo Can Solve Budget Shortfall By Raising Taxes on the Ultra Wealthy
Feb 6, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the current budget shortfall, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the...
Strong Democracy is the Antidote to Trump’s Devastating Agenda
Feb 5, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the 2019 State of the Union address, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the...
Parents, Providers, and Labor Leaders Demand Fair Funding for Child Care
Feb 4, 2019 | Press Releases
Disappointed by Cuomo’s Budget Proposal, Advocates Call for $100 Million in Critical Funding Albany, NY—On Monday, over 200 parents, child care...
Citizen Action Endorses Jumaane Williams for NYC Public Advocate
Jan 17, 2019 | Press Releases
As Public Advocate, Williams Will Elevate the Voices of New Yorkers Facing Skyrocketing Rents, Unjust Criminalization Albany, NY - Citizen Action of...
Citizen Action Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address
Jan 15, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address, which outlined his 2019 budget priorities, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive...
Citizen Action Applauds Voting Reforms, Next Step is Public Campaign Financing
Jan 14, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—Following the passage several key voting reforms in the New York State Legislature, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen...
Fair Elections Will Lead to Stronger New York
Jan 9, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In recognition of the start of the 2019 legislative session, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has...
New Assembly Majority Leader is Champion for Communities’ Needs
Dec 17, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the selection of Crystal Peoples-Stokes as the new Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly, Jessica Wisneski,...
Cuomo’s 100-Day Agenda Must Prioritize Structural Reform
Dec 17, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan for his first 100 days of the legislative session, Jessica Wisneski, Deputy Director of Citizen...
Fund Schools, Not Amazon
Nov 13, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the selection of New York City as the new Amazon headquarters, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New...
Grassroots Energy Powers New York Democrats to Victory
Nov 7, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to Tuesday night's election results, Jessica Wisneski, Deputy Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the...
Citizen Action Celebrates Brindisi Victory in NY-22
Nov 6, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to Anthony Brindisi’s victory over Claudia Tenney in New York’s 22nd Congressional District, Karen Scharff, Executive...