PRESS RELEASES
Early Childhood Education Advocates Commend Governor’s Push for Pre-K Expansion in State of the State Address
Jan 9, 2013 | Press Releases
Gov. Cuomo Makes New Full-Day Pre-K Funding Top Priority Albany, NY - A coalition of early childhood, education and community organizations, the...
Citizen Action Praises Gov. Cuomo’s Call for Publicly Financed Fair Elections
Jan 9, 2013 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address,Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, said:...
Disenfranchised Voters Speak Out, Call for Ballots to be Counted
Jan 7, 2013 | Press Releases
In 46th State Senate Election, 331 Ballots Still Not Counted Albany, NY - Voters whose ballots were laid aside and have yet to be counted in the...
Disenfranchised Voters Deliver Over 5,000 Petitions to Appellate Court Calling for All Ballots to Be Counted
Jan 4, 2013 | Press Releases
In 46th State Senate Election, Hundreds of Ballots Still Not Counted Click here for all the event photos. Albany, NY - Voters whose ballots were...
Ready for Kindergarten, Ready for College Campaign Praises New York Education Commission’s Recommendation to Create Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten Program
Jan 2, 2013 | Press Releases
A coalition of early childhood, education and community organizations, the Ready for Kindergarten, Ready for College Campaign praised Governor...
Statement in Response to New Poll Showing Overwhelming Support for Publicly Financed Fair Elections
Dec 20, 2012 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the release of a new poll by Public Campaign Action Fund showing that 79% of New Yorkers want bold campaign finance...
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...