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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 29/09/2026
Citizen Action of New York's Our Everyday Heroes Awards are a chance to celebrate the movement leaders who are showing us what’s possible when we organize, vote, and stand together. Join us on October 7! Tickets: cit.ac/OEH-27
Our Everyday Heroes Awards Gala
Get your tickets at cit.ac/OEH-27

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 25/09/2026
This Climate Week, we joined @sarahana.bsky.social for the Peoples' Action Utility Strategy Session in NYC. We discussed how we're going to make clean, affordable, renewable energy for all to lower our bills, hold greedy utilities accountable, and combat climate change.
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 23/09/2026
For too long, Medicaid restrictions forced people to have teeth pulled that could have been saved, left others without functional dentures, or pushed them into debt to afford needed care. Tell Governor Hochul to sign the law: cit.ac/medicaid-dental
Tell Gov Hochul:
Improve Medicaid Dental Coverage

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 21/09/2026
Join us for a night of celebration and support Citizen Action of New York's work to advance Our Justice Agenda! We'll honor the ordinary people who, through community organizing & political action, have demonstrated extraordinary power in making New York a more just state. Tickets: cit.ac/OEH-27
Our Everyday Heroes Awards
October 7 - 6 pm to 830 pm
Manny Cantor Centor
197 East Broadway 6th Fl, NYC
cit.ac/OEH-27
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 17/09/2026
Join Citizen Action of New York's Southern Tier Chapter for the 39th Annual Phoenix Awards, as we celebrate honorees who are engaged in work that helps advance Citizen Action's vision of a world based on racial, social, economic and environmental justice. Tickets and info at cit.ac/phoenix-2026
2026 Southern Tier Phoenix Awards (39th annual)

A gold phoenix statue
cit.ac/phoenix-2026
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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
2/3: Thank you to @psc-cuny.org, @aqeny.bsky.social, @ljoywilliams.bsky.social, @theactionnetwork.bsky.social, HTC, @nyclabor.bsky.social, @nysaflcio.bsky.social, Local 237, @nynurses.bsky.social, SSSA, @citizenactionny.org, LILTA, @momsrising.org, CSEA NY & NYSPTA for standing up #OptOutNow
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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
3/3: And shout out to all our advocates including @nychange.bsky.social, @citizenactionny.org, @investinourny.bsky.social, @nyclu.org, ASBO, Include NYC, @lwvnyc.bsky.social, NYC APRI, AM Grace Lee, AM Steven Raga, and others who joined @nysut.bsky.social + @aft.org to say #NoVouchersNY
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 15/09/2026
Every month it's something else. Rent goes up, groceries cost more, healthcare feels further out of reach, childcare eats a bigger piece of the paycheck than it did last year. Meanwhile, corporations and billionaires keep posting record profits.
Sign the willing to fight pledge
cit.ac/wtfp
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Cait Conley @caitfornewyork.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Our fight is about reining in corruption and making our communities more affordable, and I cannot wait to partner with @citizenactionny.org to do just that.
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 15/09/2026
"Today's decision protects millions of voters from a cynical, last-minute threat to change the rules on mail-in ballots in an attempt to undermine the November election."
Citizen Action of New York Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Blocking Trump's Attempt to Restrict Mail-In Ballots

Read full release at cit.ac/press
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 14/09/2026
Citizen Action of New York is proud to announce the endorsement of @caitfornewyork.bsky.social for Congress in NY-17. “This fight is about reining in corruption and making our communities more affordable, and I cannot wait to partner with Citizen Action of New York to flip this seat."
Citizen Action of New York endorses Cait Conley for Congressional District 17
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 25/08/2026
RFK Jr. & the Trump administration are proposing the elimination of most of Head Start's standards & regulations, spelling disaster for hundreds of thousands of kids and families that need care and services. Call Congress TODAY to #ProtectHeadStart
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Tell Congress to Stop RFK’s Attack on Head Start!
U.S. Department Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr. is attacking Head Start, proposing to eliminate most of the program's standards and rolling back regulatory rules. If enacte...
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 21/08/2026
“Our endorsed candidates understand that New Yorkers deserve affordable healthcare, housing, childcare, and fully funded public services, and they’re prepared to organize alongside Citizen Action and our members to deliver on those priorities.”
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 17/08/2026
Mike Lawler continues to vote in favor of billionaires and the MAGA agenda, while ripping healthcare, housing, and food assistance away from the people who need it most. Hudson Valley families deserve better. Learn more and join us for our next "Mike Monday" at cit.ac/Mike-Mondays
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phannamenz.bsky.social @phannamenz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I just wrote a @citizenactionny.org letter: Tell Congress: Make Healthcare Work for ALL of Us. Write one here: citizenactionny.org/action/tell-...
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Tell Congress: Make Healthcare Work for ALL of Us
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 06/08/2026
It's our government's duty to make healthcare work better for all of us. Add your name and send a letter to your Representative and Senators today at cit.ac/All-Of-Us
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 30/07/2026
Today, we joined community members, healthcare advocates, labor leaders, faith organizations, & elected officials across the state for a coordinated day of action to celebrate the 61st anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid, while condemning recent federal attacks on affordable healthcare.
CANY activists with healthcare signs on a red backgroundCANY activists with behind a speakerCANY activists with behind a speaker in a red CANY shirt2 cookie cakes. One says "Happy Birthday Medicaid" the other says "Healthcare is a Human Right"
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 30/07/2026
For 61 years, Medicaid and Medicare proven that government CAN use its power to make health care more affordable by negotiating prices and limiting prices. Join your local Medicaid & Medicare Anniversary Day of Action at cit.ac/61-anniversary
Medicaid & Medicare anniversary
Statewide day of action
Find your action: cit.ac/61-anniversary

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 29/07/2026
Happy (almost) 61st to Medicaid and Medicare! The best birthday gift? Stop cutting them. Find your Anniversary Celebration and Day of Action at cit.ac/61-Anniversary
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Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Citizen Action of New York on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Citizen Action of New York.
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Caring Majority Rising @caringmrising.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🚨Governor Hochul must defend New York's care infrastructure from Trump’s Medicaid cuts. SHE MUST TAX THE RICH!
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 15/07/2026
Monroe County must fund Housing Vouchers now! Join us and help us hit our goal of 1000 signatures by August at cit.ac/vouchers-now
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Laurel Kornfeld @plutosavior.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I just signed a @citizenactionny.org petition: Tell Monroe County: Fund Housing Vouchers Now. Sign here: citizenactionny.org/action/tell-...
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Tell Monroe County: Fund Housing Vouchers Now
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 15/07/2026
"Housing is one of the most basic forms of assistance and care because without a stable place to live, it is harder to keep a job or to stay healthy. It is harder to care for your children, it is harder to manage a disability or recover form a crisis," and advocate said.
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 12/07/2026
For decades, Monroe County has paid families the same $440 shelter allowance, while rent kept climbing. This Tuesday, we're bringing this petition straight to the County Legislature. Add your voice to the fight for housing justice statewide →
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Tell Monroe County: Fund Housing Vouchers Now
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Thomas Cali @tcali319.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I just signed a @citizenactionny.org petition: Tell Monroe County: Fund Housing Vouchers Now. Sign here: citizenactionny.org/action/tell-...
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Tell Monroe County: Fund Housing Vouchers Now
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 09/07/2026
“In the crossroads of an affordability crisis and a climate crisis, Governor Hochul’s reckless pursuit of new nuclear risks raising utility bills for New Yorkers,” - @egormley.bsky.social, legislative coordinator for Citizen Action of New York.
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Gas ban pause continues after court ruling
Environmental advocates are urging New York to implement its All-Electric Building Act.
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Keith Tse (MCIL CL) @keithtse.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Let's sign @citizenactionny.org @theactionnetwork.bsky.social #petition to #Monroe #County #MonroeCounty : Please #Fund #Housing #Vouchers #HousingVouchers Now: citizenactionny.org/action/tell-... #HousingForAll #Basic #Needs #BasicNeeds #Subsistence #Shelter #ShelterForAll #Homeless #Homelessness
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Tell Monroe County: Fund Housing Vouchers Now
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 30/06/2026
We’re so thrilled and proud that Mo Brown’s victory is officially official! @mobreezy213.bsky.social
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 26/06/2026
We refuse to let closed-door deals, special corporate interests, and federal pressure undo the progress we have already made. Sign the petition to demand Governor Hochul stand up for New York's climate future: cit.ac/Climate-Law
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Tell Governor Hochul: Defend New York’s Climate Laws
YouTube video by Citizen Action of New York
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 24/06/2026
We did it! Tonight’s wins belong to the organizers, volunteers, members, and neighbors who knocked on doors, made calls, and refused to accept that our politics must be dominated by wealthy donors and special interests.
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Elana Levin @levin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
These wins are going to mean the NY Assembly can #TaxTheRich. Congrats @citizenactionny.org and the Syracuse crew.
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 20/06/2026
Vote early until June 21 or on Election Day, June 23! You know where to find our endorsees ↓
A collage of our endorsed candiates
cit.ac/endorsementsA collage of our endorsed candiates
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 19/06/2026
This Juneteenth, we honor the generations who fought for freedom & recognize that the impacts of slavery can still be felt today. As Trump & MAGA try to take us backward, we remain committed to building a New York & a nation where everyone can thrive regardless of race, income or immigration status.
Happy Juneteenth, Freedom Day, from CANY

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Maurice Mo Brown @mobreezy213.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
My campaign isn't about nostalgia. It's about what Central New York can become if we're willing to act.,"www.cityandstateny.c..."
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Maurice Brown thinks Syracuse is ready for democratic socialism
An interview with the Onondaga County legislator hoping to end Assembly Member Bill Magnarelli’s nearly three-decade tenure.
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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 15/06/2026
[AD-32] Latoya LeGrand. Latoya is the choice of— • @nywfp.bsky.social • @citizenactionny.org • @nypan1.bsky.social —and other progressive orgs and electeds to represent the people of Jamaica, South Jamaica, and Rochdale Village. To do a shift, go here: legrand4assembly.com/volunteer
Screenshot of the home page of Latoya LeGrand's campaign site, showing a photo of herself (a young Black woman with long hair) and an introductory, bio-oriented statement about her self and why she is running.
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 14/06/2026
Knicks in five 😤
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 13/06/2026
Early voting has begun!
Early voting is open!

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Maurice Mo Brown @mobreezy213.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
If you’re receiving political mail right now, ask yourself who paid for it and what they hope happens next. - www.syracuse.com/pol...
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 10/06/2026
Early voting opens Saturday, June 13! Learn more about our endorsed candidates and how you can vote for them.
Vote Early!

Early voting is open from june 13-21

Learn more at cit.ac/endorsements
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 06/06/2026
"New Yorkers should never again be forced to watch the legislative session compressed to a matter of days because executive control of the budget process has left the legislature unable to effectively perform the job it was elected to do." New Yorkers deserve a functioning democracy.
Citizen Action of New York Responds to the End of the 2026 Legislative Session

Full press release at cit.ac/press 1/2Citizen Action of New York Responds to the End of the 2026 Legislative Session

Full press release at cit.ac/press 2/2
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 05/06/2026
Yesterday, the New York State Senate passed S.172 – a critical step toward fixing New York’s broken paid medical leave system by providing working New Yorkers with economic stability and job security when facing a serious health condition. Now, it's time for the Assembly to follow suit.
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 04/06/2026
The REST Act would give cities and towns the tools they need to keep rents affordable and stop families from being priced out of their communities. Legislators still have time to act, but they need to hear from us. Tell your legislators to pass the REST Act before they leave Albany: cit.ac/REST-Act
Speaker and sign-holding activists fighting for the REST Act at the CapitolSpeaker and sign-holding activists fighting for the REST Act at the CapitolSpeaker and sign-holding activists fighting for the REST Act at the CapitolCANY staff in red fighting for the REST Act at the Capitol
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phannamenz.bsky.social @phannamenz.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I just wrote a @citizenactionny.org letter: Tell Albany: Pass the REST Act Before Session Ends. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Albany: Pass the REST Act Before Session Ends
The state budget is finalized, and once again, Albany failed to address the housing affordability crisis. Governor Hochul sided with corporate interests instead of the millions of New Yorkers struggli...
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 02/06/2026
Happy Pride! We’re honoring dance icon and activist Alvin Ailey. An innovator of the NYC dance scene, Ailey used his choreography to combat racism, elevate African American culture, and advocate for inclusivity. His art served as both a celebration of Black resilience and a form of social protest.
"To be who you are and become what you are capable of is the only goal worth living." -Alvin Ailey

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 01/06/2026
Across New York, rents keep rising while working families struggle to stay in their homes. But lawmakers still have a chance to act before the legislative session ends. Send a letter today and tell your legislators to pass the REST Act before they leave Albany at cit.ac/REST-Act
Tell Albany:
Pass The REST Act before Session Ends

cit.ac/rest-act

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 29/05/2026
"The message could not be clearer: in Hochul’s NY, big donors and corporate interests come first as the entire budget process reeks of pay-to-play politics." We're calling on the legislature to pass reforms that rein in executive overreach & ensure this kind of abuse of power never happens again.
Statement from CANY on the Final FY27 State Budget

Full release at cit.ac/press 1/2Statement from CANY on the Final FY27 State Budget

Full release at cit.ac/press 2/2
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 26/05/2026
Citizen Action of New York has endorsed two more candidates for key races in Schenectedy and Monroe County. The endorsed candidates are: 🔴 Justin Chaires for Schenectady City Council At-Large 🔴 Sarah Clark for Assembly District 136
Citizen Action of New York endorses:

Justin Chaires for Schenectady for City Council At-LargeCitizen Action of New York endorses:

Sarah Clark for Assembly District 136
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 22/05/2026
“Families across this district are struggling to afford rent, groceries, healthcare, and utility bills while Lawler stands with Trump pushing devastating cuts to essential services so billionaires and corporations can get even richer." Full press release at cit.ac/press
Citizen Action of New York and Hudson Valley Community Coalition Protest Trump and Mike Lawler’s Attacks on Working Families, Constitutional Rights, and Democracy

Full press release at cit.ac/pressCitizen Action of New York and Hudson Valley Community Coalition Protest Trump and Mike Lawler’s Attacks on Working Families, Constitutional Rights, and Democracy

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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 22/05/2026
Donald Trump is New York today to rally with Rep. Mike Lawler, one of the most vulnerable House Republicans. We're outside the event with a mighty group of protestors. "Mike Lawler grow a spine, you're working on the people's time!"
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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 16/05/2026
New York's paid medical leave program is woefully outdated. "The result is a system that forces people into impossible choices and financial crises," write @inimai.bsky.social @abetterbalance.org and @garrar26.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org in a new op ed 👇
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Commentary: Could you live on $170 a week? That's all paid medical leave offers.
New York’s paid medical leave program is stuck in 1989. Pass legislation to increase the benefit and help sick and injured workers avoid financial crises while they recover.
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