PRESS RELEASES
CITIZEN ACTION SUPPORTS NEW YORK STATE NURSES ON STRIKE TODAY
Jan 9, 2023 | Health Care, Press Releases
January 9, 2023 (New York, NY)--Citizen Action of New York supports the nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), who...
CITIZEN ACTION ACKNOWLEDGES THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE JANUARY 6TH RIOTS WITH A COMMITMENT TO INCREASING DEMOCRACY
Jan 6, 2023 | Press Releases
Citizen Action of New York remains committed to strengthening democratic processes so that everyone's voice is heard. Today, we remember how...
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S SIGNING OF BILL TO INCREASE CHILD CARE ACCESSIBILITY
Dec 19, 2022 | Child Care, Featured, Press Releases
December 19, 2022 (New York, NY) – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill increasing the accessibility of child care for families across New...
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK CALLS ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO INVEST IN THE PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROGRAM
Dec 15, 2022 | Fair Elections, Featured, Press Releases
December 15, 2022 (New York, NY) – Today, the Public Campaign Finance Board released their budget recommendation for the state's new public campaign...
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK RESPONDS TO MONROE COUNTY’S INADEQUATE BUDGET PROPOSAL
Dec 14, 2022 | Press Releases, Rochester
Citizen Action of New York denounces the budget passed in Monroe County, which includes $14 million more for the Sheriff's office, 4 new ADAs to...
CITIZEN ACTION AND VOCAL-NY STATEMENT ON ROCHESTER’S SWEEPS OF HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS
Nov 29, 2022 | Press Releases, Rochester
(November 29, 2022) – Everyone deserves a safe place to live. Citizen Action of New York and VOCAL-NY condemn the targeted harassment of unhoused...
CITIZEN ACTION CELEBRATES THE SUCCESS OF ENDORSED CANDIDATES AND THE WORKING FAMILIES PARTY LINE
Nov 9, 2022 | Press Releases
November 9, 2022 (New York, NY)–Today, Citizen Action of New York is celebrating our success and the success of our progressive partners, especially...
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK ENDORSES MICHELLE OSTRELICH FOR STATE SENATE IN DISTRICT 44
Oct 18, 2022 | Capital District, Press Releases
October 18, 2022 (New York, NY)--Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Michelle...
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL CHANGE AFTER CHAOTIC PRIMARY SEASON DRAWS TO A CLOSE
Aug 24, 2022 | Press Releases
August 24, 2022 (Albany, NY) - Citizen Action of New York is celebrating primary election victories by our endorsed candidates for New York State...
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK CELEBRATES HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN CLIMATE AND HEALTH CARE JUSTICE
Aug 12, 2022 | Press Releases
August 12, 2022 (Albany, NY) - In response to the passage of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Stanley Fritz, Political and Campaigns Director...
Citizen Action of New York Praises Passage of the Senate’s Inflation Reduction Act
Aug 8, 2022 | Press Releases
In response to the Senate passing the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director for Citizen Action of New York, issued...
FAIR ELECTIONS COALITION DENOUNCES SUFFOLK COUNTY LAWMAKERS REPEAL OF CONSTITUENT-POWERED ELECTIONS
Aug 1, 2022 | Fair Elections, Press Releases
August 1, 2022 (Long Island, NY) -- Fair Elections for New York denounces the Suffolk County lawmakers’ vote that killed the county’s public...
Rochester Community Groups Issue Joint Statement on Gun Violence
Jul 27, 2022 | Press Releases, Rochester
“Our Rochester community is reeling from the latest wave of violence. 2022 hasn’t been an easy year for our families and communities. From the...
Citizen Action of New York Responds to Albany Judge Ruling Against Good Cause Tenant Protections
Jun 30, 2022 | Press Releases
In response to an Albany judge ruling today on the City of Albany’s Good Cause tenant protections, Rebecca Garrard, Legislative Director for Citizen...
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK CELEBRATES THE POPULARITY OF PROGRESSIVE POLICIES IN THE GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY
Jun 29, 2022 | Press Releases
June 29, 2022 (New York, NY)--In response to the results of the Democratic primaries for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Citizen Action of New...