PRESS RELEASES
Upstate Elected Officials, Citizen Action of New York Come Out in Support of Jumaane Williams
Apr 13, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - On Friday afternoon, Albany area elected officials formally endorsed Democrat Jumaane Williams for Lieutenant Governor of New York....
New York House Members Must Oppose Dangerous “Balanced Budget Amendment”
Apr 12, 2018 | Press Releases
In response to the planned House vote on the "Balanced Budget Amendment," the undersigned groups have issued the following joint statement:“Last...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Cynthia Nixon and Jumaane Williams
Apr 10, 2018 | Press Releases
Statewide Community Organization Backs Long-Time Activists in Their Bid to Lead New York State Albany, NY -- Today, Citizen Action of New York, a...
Community Advocacy Groups, Unions Praise Shelley Mayer on Voting Reform
Apr 3, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the positions of Julie Killian and Shelley Mayer on voting reform, Citizen Action of New York, Westchester for Change,...
Statement: Billionaires Win in the State Budget
Apr 2, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — In response to the release of the finalized New York State budget, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York,...
Progressive Power Coalition Endorses Shelley Mayer for State Senate
Mar 16, 2018 | Press Releases
Top community advocacy groups back Mayer as a progressive candidate with a strong track record of standing up forNY’s working families Westchester,...
Albany Town Hall Calls for Overhaul of Bail, Discovery, and Speedy Trial Laws
Mar 14, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - A community town hall was held on Wednesday at St. John’s COGIC to call attention to the devastating effects of mass incarceration in...
Albany Officials, Local Workers Rally in Support of Paid Sick Day Legislation
Mar 12, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy joined Albany County legislators, community groups, and local workers at a rally and press conference on...
Statement: Citizen Action of New York Supports Efforts to Curb Racist Lending Practices
Feb 23, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY -- In response to Ulster County’s decision to withdraw funds from TD Bank, Deputy Director of Citizen Action of New York Jessica Wisneski...
Community Leaders Applaud McCoy’s Support for Paid Sick Leave
Jan 26, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY -- During his State of the County address, County Executive Daniel P. McCoy highlighted the urgent need for paid sick leave in Albany...
Statement: Governor Cuomo Overpromises, Underdelivers on Budget
Jan 16, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2018 Executive Budget, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York Karen Scharff issued the...
Statement: 2018 State Budget Must Prioritize Education and Child Care
Jan 9, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY -- In response to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's legislative address, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York Karen Scharff...
2018 State of the State Response: Success Must Be Measured by Results, Not Words
Jan 3, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY -- In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York Karen Scharff...
Statement: Tax Scam is a Clear Attack on Working People
Dec 20, 2017 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the tax bill passing the Senate, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York Karen Scharff issued the following...
Statement: New York House Members Must Be Held Accountable for Passing Devastating Tax Bill
Dec 19, 2017 | Press Releases
In response to the House passing the GOP tax plan, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York Karen Scharff issued the following statement:...