PRESS RELEASES
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...
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,...