PRESS RELEASES
New Senate Majority Has Mandate to End Big Money’s Dominance, Pass Fair Elections
Nov 6, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the election of a Democratic Senate majority, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued...
Citizen Action Celebrates Delgado Victory in NY-19
Nov 6, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to Antonio Delgado’s victory over John Faso in New York’s 19th Congressional District, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of...
Health Care Professionals and Advocates Fact Check John Faso’s Record
Oct 30, 2018 | Press Releases
Statement Raises Concerns About Faso’s Health Care Claims Kingston, NY—Health professionals, advocates, and consumers have signed a public statement...
Perry Awards Spotlight Progressive Leaders in the Capital District
Oct 4, 2018 | Press Releases
Local Advocates Recognized at 2018 Jim Perry Leadership Awards Albany, NY — The 26th annual Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards were held on...
Westchester County Passes Paid Sick Days, Albany County Expected to Follow
Oct 2, 2018 | Press Releases
Guaranteed Paid Sick Days Bill Passes in Westchester County, Benefiting Over 120,000 Workers Albany, NY -- On Monday night, the Westchester County...
Citizen Action Endorses Andrew Gounardes for State Senate
Oct 1, 2018 | Press Releases
New York, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Andrew Gounardes in the 22nd State Senate District. The district...
Election Proves Big Money’s Stranglehold on New York is Crumbling
Sep 14, 2018 | Press Releases
Grassroots Momentum for Community Candidates Can’t Be Stopped Albany, NY - Responding to results in today’s Democratic primary election, Karen...
Albany Leaders Call on Andrew Cuomo to Act on Climate and Invest in Clean Energy Jobs
Sep 8, 2018 | Press Releases
Rally for “Climate, Jobs, and Justice” Held at Governor’s Mansion as Part of National Day of Action Albany, NY—Capital District leaders and...
Citizen Action Endorses Harvey Epstein for State Assembly
Aug 31, 2018 | Press Releases
New York, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Harvey Epstein in the 74th Assembly District. The district encompasses...
Citizen Action Endorses Omar Herrera for Ossining Mayor
Aug 24, 2018 | Press Releases
Kingston, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Omar Herrera for Mayor of the City of Ossining. Omar is a proud product...
Albany Faith Leaders Call Paid Sick Days a “Moral Issue”
Aug 20, 2018 | Press Releases
Area Faith Leaders Urge County Legislature to Pass Local Law C Albany, NY—On Monday morning, local faith leaders held a press conference outside the...
Citizen Action Endorses Amanda Septimo for State Assembly
Aug 13, 2018 | Press Releases
New York, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Amanda Septimo in the 84th Assembly District. The district covers the...
Citizen Action of New York Announces Opening of New Rochester Office
Aug 2, 2018 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY - Citizen Action of New York, a statewide grassroots organization with over 30,000 members across that state, announced the opening of...
Citizen Action Endorses Cahill, Skoufis, Smythe in State Races
Aug 2, 2018 | Press Releases
In Key Swing Districts, Citizen Action Backs State Senate Challengers New York, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of...
Albany Paid Sick Days Coalition Calling for “No More Amendments” to Local Law C.
Jul 23, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — The Albany Paid Sick Days Coalition held a press conference on Monday at Citizen Action of New York Capital District offices to call...