PRESS RELEASES
Citizen Action Statement on Attorney General’s Role as Special Prosecutor in Police Killings
Jul 16, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - As Attorney General Schneiderman begins to implement an executive order that gives his office authority over prosecutions in cases of...
Citizen Action Statement In Response to This Year’s Legislative Session
Jun 25, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the end of this year's legislative session, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said: "This...
Statement in response to Supreme Court ruling on the ACA
Jun 25, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to today’s 6 to 3 Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell, holding that subsidies under the Affordable Care Act – known...
Over 200 Faith Leaders Release Letter Urging Fast Food Wage Board to Approve $15
Jun 11, 2015 | Press Releases
Say it’s time to pay families a wage that meets basic needs and stop subsidizing the industry’s low wages Albany, NY – Faith leaders from across the...
Statement in Response to Wage Board for Fast Food Workers
May 7, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to news that Governor Cuomo has formed a wage board to investigate the wages of fast food industry workers, Jacquie Jordan,...
Statewide coalition of workers, community and labor groups applauds Assembly passage of $15 minimum wage
May 4, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the New York State Assembly passing a hist minimum wage increase that sets New York on a path to a $15 minimum wage,...
Statewide coalition of workers, community and labor groups applauds Assembly passage of $15 minimum wage
May 4, 2015 | Press Releases
In response to the New York State Assembly passing a significant minimum wage increase that sets New York on a path to a $15 minimum wage, with...
It’s the System that’s Corrupt
May 4, 2015 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
Albany, NY - In response to news that Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been indicted on federal corruption charges, Karen Scharff, Executive...
Coalition: Cuomo Inaction on Climate Change Hurts New Yorkers
Apr 29, 2015 | Press Releases
New York – A coalition representing New Yorkers most impacted by climate change has called on Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to take sides and implement a...
Big Real Estate Continues Influence over Albany As Board Deadlocks on Closing Major Campaign Finance Loophole
Apr 16, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to news that the Board of Elections, a day after Senate Leader Skelos' surprise appointment of a new Co-Chair, deadlocked...
Democracy Groups Call on Board of Elections to Close LLC Loophole
Apr 13, 2015 | Press Releases
Organizations Urging Their Grassroots Activists to Contact the Board The New York Board of Elections should vote Thursday to close the so-called...
Statement: Budget Is Missed Opportunity to Reduce Economic Inequality
Mar 31, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the state budget deal, Jessica Wisneski, Legislative and Campaigns Director for Citizen Action of New York, said:...
Workers Respond to Senator Skelos’ Minimum Wage Comments, Call on Governor and Assembly to Fight for Minimum Wage Increase in Final Budget
Mar 26, 2015 | Press Releases
In response to the statement from Senate Majority Dean Skelos that a minimum wage increase will not be a part of the final state budget, workers and...
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, Organized Labor and Advocacy Groups call on Congress to Stop Fast Track Legislation
Mar 17, 2015 | Press Releases
Fast Track paves the way for new trade deals like the TPP that would slash jobs, and cut environmental and consumer protections Newburgh - A...
Formerly Incarcerated Youth and Buffalo Community Members Advocate for Governor Cuomo’s “Raise the Age” Proposal
Mar 17, 2015 | Press Releases
Buffalo – A diverse coalition of youth and community members rallied in Buffalo today to support Governor Cuomo’s plan to “Raise the Age” and reform...