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Community Leaders and Health Advocates Join Together to Oppose the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Jan 5, 2017 | Press Releases
Repealing the Affordable Care Act would be a disaster for New York families and hospitals Albany, NY - Elected officials, community leaders, and...
Statement: In response to Sen. Jeff Klein’s announcement that the IDC will continue its alliance with State Senate Republicans
Jan 2, 2017 | Press Releases
Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of NY, said: We called on Sen. Jeff Klein and Governor Cuomo to respond to Trump’s extreme,...
#TakeTrumpOn: CNY Residents Speak Out Against Trump’s Climate Rollbacks, Urge Cuomo to Lead with State Budget
Dec 23, 2016 | Press Releases
Climate Denying President-Elect a Direct Threat to CNY Utica, New York – President-elect Donald Trump has announced an oil tycoon as the nation’s...
With Brooks’ Election Final, Gov. Cuomo Must Act to Ensure Democratic Majority that Will Enact Progressive Agenda
Dec 16, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the certification of John Brooks’ victory, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: “The...
New Yorkers rally at Cuomo’s office to demand real leadership in fighting Trump agenda by uniting State Senate Democrats
Dec 8, 2016 | Press Releases
New York, NY – A coalition of leading progressives rallied at Governor Cuomo’s New York City office today to demand he take immediate action to...
In response to Brooks victory in SD 8, Citizen Action of NY calls for Governor Cuomo to unify Democratic Majority in State Senate
Dec 1, 2016 | Press Releases
Yesterday, John Brooks declared victory over Michael Venditto after the recount in SD 8, bringing the number of Democrats in the State Senate to 32....
New York community groups call on Sen. Flanagan to denounce Bannon appointment
Nov 21, 2016 | Press Releases
Say Trump administration’s embrace of racist “alt-right” movement is repugnant, shocking Albany, NY – On Monday, community groups sent New York...
Trump a clear and present danger – not a bonus – to New York
Nov 10, 2016 | Press Releases
In response to Governor Cuomo’s statement that the election of Donald Trump could be a “bonus” for New York, leaders of community organizations from...
Citizen Action Response to Marquis Dixon’s Sentence Reduction
Oct 28, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court's ruling that Marquis Dixon should have been tried as a...
Amedore gives anti-corruption activists Trump-style welcome at candidate forum
Oct 26, 2016 | Press Releases
Activist knocked to ground by member of Amedore entourage At last night’s candidate forum in Guilderland, NY a member of State Senator George...
More Arrests While Real Solutions Continue to Be Ignored
Oct 20, 2016 | Press Releases
3-Year-Old Moreland Recommendations Are Still the Roadmap for Reform Albany, NY - In response to news that more public officials in New York State...
Citizen Action Endorse Chad Putman for New York State Senate
Oct 20, 2016 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - On October 12, the members of Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District Chapter were proud to announce their endorsement of Chad...
New National Grassroots Organization Endorses 3 New York Candidates
Oct 19, 2016 | Press Releases
People’s Action Announces Endorsement of 22 Candidates Nationwide Zephyr Teachout, Sara Niccoli and Gustavo Rivera Among National Group’s...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Shaun Francis for State Senate
Oct 19, 2016 | Press Releases
Saratoga Springs, NY - Members of Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District Chapter announced their endorsement of Shaun Francis for New York...
Albany’s Pay to Play Culture Is Rooted in Broken Campaign Finance System, Says Broad Coalition
Oct 13, 2016 | Press Releases
Groups Write Cuomo, Legislative Leaders Urging Comprehensive Reform As Only Solution to Costly Corruption and Public Distrust Three Years Later,...