PRESS RELEASES
Response to Tipped Minimum Wage Increase
Feb 24, 2015 | Press Releases
The #1FairWage Coalition of New York commends today’s announcement by Governor Cuomo that the state will raise the sub-minimum wage for tipped...
Citizen Action Response to Gov. Cuomo’s Ethics Reform Speech
Feb 2, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the speech Governor Cuomo delivered earlier today on ethics reform, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action...
Cuomo Agenda is “Missed Opportunity” to Address Systemic Inequality
Jan 21, 2015 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to Governor Cuomo’s “Opportunity Agenda” speech, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said:...
Chair of the Assembly Education Committee Catherine Nolan, Senator Kevin Parker Release Letter to Governor on Education Budget
Jan 20, 2015 | Press Releases
Nolan, Parker and 80 Lawmakers Sign Joint Letter to Gov. Cuomo Asking to Support New York State’s Children and Their Public Schools ALBANY (Jan. 20,...
Gov. Cuomo’s Wage Plan is Missed Opportunity to Create Vibrant Economy that Works for Everyone
Jan 18, 2015 | Press Releases
Raising the Wage Will Help Struggling Families, Boost Economy Albany, NY - In response to Governor Cuomo’s proposed changes to the minimum wage in...
Southern Tier Leaders Praise Fracking Ban
Dec 17, 2014 | Press Releases
Binghamton, NY - In response to the announcement that New York will ban hydrofracking, Eileen Hamlin, a resident of Kirkwood, NY and a member of the...
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...