PRESS RELEASES
Statement: Response to Fracking Ban
Dec 17, 2014 | Press Releases
Activists Won Major Victory Against Fossil Fuel Industry Albany, NY - In response to the announcement that New York State will ban fracking, Karen...
In New Campaign, Zephyr Teachout Joins a Broad Coalition to Limit Hedge Fund Control over Public Education
Dec 3, 2014 | Press Releases
Before Possible Special Session in Albany, Teachout and Progressive Groups Release Report on Hedge Fund Leaders Takeover of Public Schools ALBANY...
Citizen Action Announces Endorsements in State Legislative Races
Oct 31, 2014 | Press Releases
New York - Today, Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of seven incumbent state legislators for re-election, including Deborah Glick...
Elected Officials Urge Voters to Reject Fatally Flawed Proposal 1
Oct 31, 2014 | Press Releases
Voters Should Reject this Step Backwards Say Albany Organizations and Electeds ALBANY, NY - In a strong showing of opposition, Albany County...
AQE, Leading Education Advocates, Superintendents, Respond to Gov. Cuomo’s Attack on Public Schools
Oct 28, 2014 | Press Releases
ALBANY (October 28, 2014) – AQE, local school superintendents and leaders of the state’s major community organizations issued the following...
New Statewide Poll Shows Strong Majority of Likely Voters in Key Senate Races More Likely to Vote for Candidates Supporting Minimum Wage Increase Proposal, Ending Corporate Tax Loopholes for School Funding
Oct 28, 2014 | Press Releases
Residents in Long Island, Hudson Valley and Western New York explain importance of wages and school funding positions of candidates in moving...
Carl Paladino’s Plot to Dismantle Buffalo Public Schools Is Revealed: Calls His Scheme to Privatize Schools a ‘Game’
Oct 22, 2014 | Press Releases
Parents and Community Rally; Call for School Board to Denounce the Paladino Plan BUFFALO (October 22, 2014) – Parents and community members, joined...
Alliance for Quality Education and Citizen Action of NY Release Report Documenting How Carl Paladino Profits off Privately Run Charter Schools
Oct 22, 2014 | Press Releases
Firebrand School Board Member Pushes Privatization for Buffalo Schools ALBANY (October 21, 2014) – The Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) and...
Community, Board of Education Members, and Parents Demand Voice in Fate of Buffalo Public Schools
Oct 15, 2014 | Press Releases
Rally at Lafayette High School Calls on Buffalo City School District’s Board of Education to Stop Turnover Plan BUFFALO, Oct. 15, 2014 – Community...
Over A Week Since Filing Due, Kevin Stocker Still in Violation of Election Law
Oct 14, 2014 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY - With more than a week passed since the 32 day pre-election campaign finance disclosures were due, State Senate District 60 candidate...
Community & Environmental Groups Condemn Cahill’s Record On Transparency And Ties To Dirty Energy
Oct 10, 2014 | Press Releases
Groups Point to Cahill Lobbying For Notorious Polluter AEP And Taking Campaign Cash From David Koch – Yet Refusing To Release Lobbying Client List...
Community Demands Implementation of School Policies to End Racial Disparities in Discipline
Oct 8, 2014 | Press Releases
Parents, Students, Buffalo Residents Gathered to Address Board of Education on Solutions to Suspensions BUFFALO (October 8, 2014) – A coalition of...
Upstate School Funding: Setting the Record Straight
Oct 7, 2014 | Press Releases
Alliance for Quality Education and Citizen Action of New York Release Analysis of State Republican Claims on School Aid ALBANY, NY – With the 2014...
Citizen Action Calls on Rob Astorino to Release Complete Tax Information
Oct 1, 2014 | Press Releases
As Questions Surface About Astorino's Campaign Contributions, Community Group Says Full Disclosure Essential to Determine Any Conflicts of Interest...
Citizen Action Calls On John Cahill To Release His Tax Returns
Sep 29, 2014 | Press Releases
Community Group Says AG Candidate Should Release 5 Years Of Tax Returns So New Yorkers Can See How Much He Has Profited Off Oil And Gas Industry...