Press Releases

Statement Announcing Support of Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins As Democratic Conference Leader

Dec 19, 2012 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins' election as leader of the New York State Senate Democratic Conference, Karen Scharff,...

As Fiscal Cliff Offers Surface, New Report Shows How Few Wealthy Live in New York Congressional Districts Represented by Republicans Resistant to Ending Tax Cuts for the Rich

Dec 18, 2012 | Press Releases

Analysis juxtaposes handful of those making over $250K with double-digit percentages of Medicare and Social Security recipients, illustrating what’s...

Citizen Action Supports AG’s Draft Regulations on Election Spending

Dec 12, 2012 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's proposal to make election expenditures by tax exempt organizations more...

Skelos Comments on Cost of Public Financing Inaccurate and Misleading

Dec 11, 2012 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to comments delivered by Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos, which were reported in numerous outlets earlier today, Karen...

New Legislators Join Community, Labor, Faith Leaders to Demand Publicly Financed Fair Elections

Dec 11, 2012 | Press Releases

Progressive Leaders Say Public Financing is Key to Meaningful Campaign Finance Reform Albany, NY - Newly elected state legislators Terry Gipson,...

Statement in Response to Senate Leadership Announcement

Dec 4, 2012 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to the announcement that Senators Skelos and Klein will share the position of Temporary President of the State Senate,...

Small Business Owners, Community Groups Rally to End Bush Tax Cuts for Richest 2%

Dec 1, 2012 | Press Releases

Ask Rep. Reed to Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Invest in Jobs Part of National Day of Action in 100+ Cities Corning, NY - Small...

New Poll Shows Tax Fairness Was Important Consideration for 2/3 of Voters

Nov 16, 2012 | Press Releases

Groups Urge Congress to Heed the Voters’ Wishes: Make Sure Richest 2% Pay Their Fair Share Washington, D.C. – Two-thirds of voters (67 percent) say...

Citizen Action Endorses Marc Landis for New York City Council

Nov 14, 2012 | Press Releases

Today, we announced our first endorsement of the 2013 election cycle, supporting Marc Landis as he runs for City Council in Manhattan's Upper West...

Fair Elections Campaign Finance Reform Deciding Issue in Race for 46th Senate District

Nov 7, 2012 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - With reformer Cecilia Tkaczyk ahead by 139 votes in the race to represent the 46th State Senate District, Karen Scharff, Executive...

Citizen Action Responds to Joint Landowners Coalition of New York’s Political Endorsements

Nov 2, 2012 | Press Releases

New York - In response to the Joint Landowners Coalition of New York’s political endorsements for next week’s upcoming elections, Eileen Hamlin, a...

Community, Labor Groups Protest George Amedore’s Support for Sending Jobs Overseas, Demand Fair Elections Campaign Finance Reform

Oct 31, 2012 | Press Releases

Republican Committees That Support Amedore Received $193,050 from Companies, Trade Groups and PACs that Oppose Reasonable Limits on Off-Shoring...