PRESS RELEASES
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...
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...