Press Releases

Citizen Action Responds to Less is More Act Becoming Law Amid Crisis at Rikers Island

Sep 17, 2021 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to the Less is More Act being signed into law, Rosemary Rivera, co-executive director of Citizen Action of New York,...

Empire State Campaign for Child Care Hosts ‘The 2022 Climate for Universal Child Care’ Presentation

Sep 9, 2021 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - Today, the Empire State Campaign for Child Care (ESCCC) invited a virtual panel of leading child care champions from federal, state and...

New Eviction Moratorium Protects Tenants Awaiting Rent Relief, Keeps Families Housed Amid the Delta Surge

Sep 2, 2021 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to new legislation passed this week by the state legislature to fix and extend New York’s eviction moratorium, Rosemary...

Citizen Action Closes Out Black August with Statement from Community Organizer, Former Black Panther Jalil Muntaqim

Sep 1, 2021 | Press Releases

Rochester, NY - Every year, communities around the world celebrate Black August, a month dedicated to Black political prisoners, past and present,...

Citizen Action Responds to Brian Benjamin Being Picked for Lieutenant Governor

Aug 26, 2021 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul announcing Senator Brian Benjamin as her pick for Lieutenant Governor, Citizen Action...

Congress Must Seal the Deal on Climate Solutions, Care Economy, Jobs and Justice

Aug 19, 2021 | Climate, Press Releases

Albany, NY - As Congress finalizes the big infrastructure and recovery plan, frontline communities and climate activists participated in today’s...

Citizen Action Backs Slate of Progressive Candidates Ahead of November General Election

Aug 12, 2021 | Hudson Valley, Press Releases

Kingston, NY - Citizen Action of New York’s Hudson Valley chapter announced endorsements for a slate of progressive candidates who will fight for...

Citizen Action Response to Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation

Aug 10, 2021 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation in the wake of the state Attorney General’s independent report into his misconduct,...

Gov. Cuomo Must Resign After Investigation Confirms Sexual Misconduct, Toxic Workplace Environment

Aug 3, 2021 | Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to the Attorney General’s report detailing Governor Cuomo’s misconduct and sexual harassment of multiple women, Jess...

Albany Common Council Passes Good Cause Eviction Bill to Protect Tenants from Unjustified Evictions

Jul 20, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases

Albany, NY - In response to the Albany Common Council’s vote on Good Cause legislation, which would end arbitrary evictions and guarantee good-faith...

Educator and Activist, D. Colin, Will Fight for Education, Police Reform and Housing Justice on Troy City Council

Jul 13, 2021 | Capital District, Press Releases

Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced its endorsement of multidisciplinary artist and educator Danielle Colin...

Primary election victories prove people want leaders who will prioritize racial justice, education equity, environmental justice

Jun 25, 2021 | Press Releases, Rochester

Rochester, NY – As Rochester and Monroe County families face housing and food insecurity, Citizen Action members see the June 22 primary wins as...