PRESS RELEASES
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK ENDORSES SENATOR SCHUMER FOR US SENATE
May 26, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Senator Chuck Schumer for U.S....
CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK ENDORSES CONGRESSMAN JAMAAL BOWMAN FOR U.S. DISTRICT 16
May 24, 2022 | Press Releases
May 16, 2022 (New York, NY)--Citizen Action of New York, a member-based progressive organization, has announced its endorsement of Congressman...
Community Organizer Demonstrating for Housing Justice Violently Arrested at the Capitol
May 17, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– In response to the violent arrest of a staff member at a demonstration at the Capitol, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director at...
With 8 Days Left of Session Activists Call for Immediate Action on Climate Package
May 17, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - Today, Citizen Action of New York and Climate Can’t Wait called on Speaker Heastie and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins to pass the...
Western New York Chapter of Citizen Action Responds to White Supremacist Massacre in Buffalo
May 16, 2022 | Press Releases, Western New York
Buffalo, NY – In response to Saturday’s massacre at the Jefferson Avenue Tops in Buffalo, organizers and members of the Western New York Chapter of...
Citizen Action of New York Responds to White Supremacist Massacre in Buffalo
May 15, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to yesterday’s massacre at the Jefferson Avenue Tops in Buffalo, Rosemary Rivera and Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive...
Citizen Action Responds to Leaked SCOTUS Draft Decision to Turn Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights
May 3, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the leaked SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe V. Wade, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director at Citizen Action of New York,...
The Fight for a More Just and Equitable New York Continues After Governor Hochul’s Budget Favoring the Wealthy
Apr 19, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany - After the recent passage of the 2022-23 New York State Budget, Citizen Action of New York is making clear that the fight for policy that...
Statement on the Arrest of Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin
Apr 12, 2022 | Press Releases
In response to the arrest of Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, issued the following...
Hochul’s Budget is a Betrayal of Everyday New Yorkers
Apr 7, 2022 | Press Releases
Hochul's Budget is a Betrayal of Everyday New Yorkers As New Yorkers’ Bills Come Due, Hochul Only Cares About Buffalo Billionaire’s Bills Albany, NY...
Citizen Action Endorses Justin Chaires for Assembly in 111th District
Mar 31, 2022 | Capital District, Press Releases
Schenectady, NY — The Capital District Chapter of Citizen Action of New York announced today that they have endorsed Justin Chaires for Assembly in...
Citizen Action Activists, Lawmakers, and Lt. Governor Candidate: It’s Time to Deliver on Our Justice Agenda
Mar 22, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — More than 120 activists from Citizen Action of New York gathered in the Capitol today to tell legislators and the governor “it’s time...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Second Slate of Progressive NYC Candidates Ahead of 2022 June Primaries
Mar 18, 2022 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY – The New York City chapter of Citizen Action of New York announced the second slate of candidates that have earned endorsements in the...
Citizen Action of New York’s Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Citizen Action of New York's Vice-President Jim Anderson released the following statement: "War, no matter...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Slate of Progressive Candidates Ahead of 2022 June Primaries
Feb 23, 2022 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY – Citizen Action of New York is thrilled to announce a slate of NYC Candidates that we will be endorsing for the upcoming 2022 election...