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Community Organization Cites Newell’s Leadership in Fighting for Affordable Housing and Against Political Corruption in Lower Manhattan New York, NY...

Community Organization Cites Nadler’s Leadership in Fighting for Social, Economic and Racial Justice New York, NY – Today, Citizen Action of New...

Albany, NY - In response to Governor Cuomo's executive order targeting BDS supporters, Karen Scharff, Citizen Action of New York executive director,...

Albany, NY - In response to Governor Cuomo's introduction of legislation that will close the LLC Loophole, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of...

Overhaul of Voting, Ethics and Campaign Finance of Laws Crucial for Government Function and Credibility Albany, NY - In the wake of legislative...

Squadron, Kaminsky, Senators, Good Gov Groups Urge Full Senate Passage Squadron: “Bring LLC Loophole closure and ethics reform to the floor”...

Community Group Cites Teachout’s Commitment to Limit Influence of Big Money in Politics Kingston, NY - Dozens of Hudson Valley activists gathered at...

3-Year-Olds Only; No Money for Child Care Thousands of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Across New York Still Wait for a Seat in Pre-K ALBANY (April 1, 2016) – In...

Albany, NY – Following today’s announcement that a statewide paid family leave program would be included in the final 2016-2017 budget, advocates,...

Albany, NY - In response to the budget agreement announced by Governor Cuomo, Speaker Heastie, and Senate Leader Flanagan, Karen Scharff, Executive...

ALBANY (MARCH 31, 2016) –Today's state budget agreement fails to address the fundamental educational inequities based on race and income that have...

Albany, NY - These statements were made in response to the reported deal on increasing New York’s minimum wage: Karen Scharff, Executive Director of...

Albany, NY - In response to news reports that a deal is being negotiated to increase the minimum wage with a slower phase-in than Governor Cuomo...

Albany, NY - In response to the Assembly’s budget proposal for education, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said:...

Community Schools Are Proven to Boost Educational Outcomes and Family Engagement Albany, NY - With just over three weeks until New York State’s...