PRESS RELEASES
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...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for Governor
Feb 7, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – Citizen Action of New York is thrilled to announce our endorsement of Jumaane Williams for Governor. At Citizen Action, we recognize...
Citizen Action of New York Calls for Police Accountability in the Wake of The Jordan Young Shooting
Feb 1, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the shooting of Jordan Young in Albany last week, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York issued the...
New York State Needs to Invest in Communities, Not Cages
Jan 24, 2022 | New York City, Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Eric Adams’ recent comments on bail rollbacks and policing, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of New...
Governor Hochul Allows Eviction Moratorium to Expire As the Legislature Fails to Pass Good Cause Eviction, Leaving Millions of Tenants Unprotected
Jan 15, 2022 | Housing, Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to allow for New York’s eviction moratorium to expire without providing any additional...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Lea Webb for State Senate in New Southern Tier District
Jan 14, 2022 | Press Releases
Binghamton, NY— Citizen Action of New York is making its first 2022 state-level endorsement today for Lea Webb, former community organizer, two-time...
1-Year After the January 6th Attack on our Democracy, Congress Must Act Now to Expand Voting Rights
Jan 6, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to 1-year anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York, released...
Governor Hochul’s State of the State Lacks Vision and Bold Investments Needed to Address Decades of Austerity
Jan 5, 2022 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address, Jess Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York...
New York City Council Passes Good Cause Eviction Resolution
Dec 20, 2021 | Housing, New York City, Press Releases
New York City, NY - New York City Councilmembers and Citizen Action of New York united at City Hall to mark the passage of their resolution calling...
Citizen Action Launches Poison Lead Video During Senate Hearing on Childhood Lead Poisoning
Nov 30, 2021 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
Albany, NY - As members of the New York State Senate heard testimony about childhood lead poisoning, Citizen Action of New York released a video,...