PRESS RELEASES
Citizen Action Endorses Catalina Cruz for State Assembly
Jul 19, 2018 | Press Releases
New York, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Catalina Cruz in the 39th Assembly District. The district includes...
Citizen Action Endorses Tistrya Houghtling in AD-107
Jul 5, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Democratic candidate Tistrya Houghtling in the 107th Assembly District....
Citizen Action of New York Announces New Executive Directors for 2019
Jul 2, 2018 | Press Releases
Beginning in December, Rosemary Rivera and Jessica Wisneski to Lead Statewide Grassroots Organization Albany, NY -- On Saturday morning, at their...
Citizen Action Endorses Rachel May in 53rd Senate District
Jun 29, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, New York -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Rachel May in the 53rd Senate District. May is challenging former...
Statement: Tenney Sides with Billionaires Over Working New Yorkers
Jun 28, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to Rep. Tenney’s comments yesterday on the minimum wage, Dawn Laguerre, State Board Member for Citizen Action of New York,...
Statement: Janus Decision is a Clear Attack on Working People
Jun 27, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the Supreme Court ruling in the Janus vs. AFSCME case, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York,...
Statement: Cuomo’s Legislative Session Leaves Little to Celebrate
Jun 22, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - With the legislative session over for the year, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the...
Citizen Action Endorses Democratic Challengers to Former IDC Members
Jun 11, 2018 | Press Releases
New York, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsements of Alessandra Biaggi (District 34), Robert Jackson (District 31), Blake...
Citizen Action Calls on Pat Ryan to Denounce Negative Polling in NY-19
May 30, 2018 | Press Releases
Kingston, NY - In response to the negative polling being carried out by the With Honors Super PAC, Jessica Wisneski, Deputy Director of Citizen...
Citizen Action Endorses Jen Metzger and Pat Strong for State Senate, and Juan Figueroa for Sheriff
May 24, 2018 | Press Releases
Kingston, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsements of Jen Metzger and Pat Strong for State Senate, and Juan Figueroa for...
Citizen Action Endorses Tom DiNapoli for New York State Comptroller
May 17, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY -- Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Tom DiNapoli in his reelection bid for New York State Comptroller. As the...
Citizen Action Endorses Antonio Delgado for Congress in NY-19
May 10, 2018 | Press Releases
Kingston, NY -- At a press conference on Thursday, Citizen Action of New York formally announced its endorsement of Antonio Delgado for Congress in...
Capital District Leaders Protest Controversial Sheriff David Clarke’s Appearance at NYS Chiefs of Police Event
May 9, 2018 | Press Releases
Community Leaders Express Outrage Over Law Enforcement Leadership’s Encouragement of Reckless, Hateful Policies Albany, NY - Community groups,...
Statement: Governor Cuomo Out-of-Touch With Economic Realities
Apr 18, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to Governor Cuomo’s statement that he is a “middle-class guy” who has represented working people “from day one,” Karen...
Statement: After Eight Years, Cuomo Finally Acts on Voting Rights
Apr 18, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to Governor Cuomo’s executive order restoring voting rights for parolees, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen...