PRESS RELEASES
One Year After George Floyd’s Murder, New Yorkers Still Fight for Police Reform and Accountability
May 25, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY - On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin, a former Minnneapolis police officer. In response, Christian Parra,...
Kim Moscaritolo and Rebecca Lamorte Bring New Energy and Progressive Ideas in NYC Council District 5 Election
May 25, 2021 | New York City, Press Releases
New York, NY - With early voting set to begin on June 12, Citizen Action of New York is proud to announce its ranked-choice endorsement of Kim...
Utica Residents Need Celeste Friend, Delvin Moody, Katie Aiello and Sparkle Anthony on the Common Council
May 20, 2021 | Central New York, Press Releases
Utica, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Utica Common Council members Celeste Friend in Ward 3 and Delvin Moody in Ward 5...
Gwen Wright is Leading the Fight for Working Families in Rensselaer County
May 19, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In the high-stakes race for Rensselaer County Executive, Citizen Action of New York announced its support for Working Families Party...
Citizen Action of New York Endorses Candidates Committed to Police Reform, Housing Justice & More
May 13, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - Ahead of the June 22 primary elections, Citizen Action of New York is backing a slate of progressive candidates that will fight for...
Citizen Action Endorses Susan Hughes-Smith for Monroe County Legislature
May 10, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY– Adding to its slate of endorsements for Monroe County Legislature, Citizen Action announced its endorsement of Susan Hughes-Smith in...
Citizen Action Rescinds Endorsement of Scott Stringer for NYC Mayor Following Allegations of Abuse
May 4, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY - In response to the allegation against New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer, Citizen Action of New York’s Co-Executive...
On International Workers’ Day, Citizen Action Joins Statewide Action for Good Cause Eviction
May 3, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York participated in a statewide day of action to call on state leaders to pass Good Cause legislation...
Albany’s Good Cause Eviction Aims to Strengthen Tenants Rights
Apr 27, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY– In support of the Good Cause eviction bill being considered in the city of Albany, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso released the...
Statement: Police Ruthlessly Attacked Protesters
Apr 23, 2021 | Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the brutal attack by police on protesters outside of the South End police station in Albany, Gabriel Silva, Citizen...
Citizen Action of New York Backs Scott Stringer and Dianne Morales for Mayor
Apr 23, 2021 | Press Releases
New York, NY - With primary election day less than two months away, Citizen Action of New York has decided to endorse Scott Stringer (Ranked 1), and...
Citizen Action Announces Endorsements for Rochester City School Board and Brighton, Greece Town Boards
Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Democratic candidates Camille Simmons and Joshua Bauroth for Rochester City...
Citizen Action Announces Endorsements for Rochester City Council and Monroe County Legislature
Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Rochester, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsements for Monroe County Legislature, including Democratic candidates Sherita...
Citizen Action Backs Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin’s Campaign for Re-election
Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin for re-election in District 2....
Citizen Action Endorses Rebecca Town, Joel Moore and Phillip Dabney, Jr. for Buffalo City Court Judge
Apr 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Buffalo, NY – Citizen Action of New York announced its endorsement of candidates for Buffalo City Court Judge, including Rebecca Town, Joel C. Moore...