PRESS RELEASES
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...
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...