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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 1d

The GOP is prioritizing tax breaks for billionaires, while New Yorkers are facing more price hikes or losing their healthcare.

We need a fair budget now!

Join us and tell Congress at cit.ac/FAIR-BUDGET

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Protect Our Care @protectourcare.org · 6d

🚨 A couple making $85K in NY-17 could see their monthly health premiums jump from $498 → $1,613 if ACA tax credits expire.

That’s more than triple the cost—on Mike Lawler’s watch.

Families can’t afford this hike. Congress must act.

#NY17

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 7d

Republicans would rather shut down the government than pass a budget that protects our access to healthcare & doesn’t steal from working families to add more wealth to the ultra rich.

Add your voice to demand Congress stays strong & passes a budget that works for everyday people: cit.ac/fair-budget

Tell Congress: Put people over billionaires!

cit.ac/fair-budget

Photo of the capitol building

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 14d

Some of the groups to follow:
@maketheroadny.bsky.social
@socialists.nyc
@nywfp.bsky.social
@jfrejnyc.bsky.social
@psc-cuny.org
@citizenactionny.org
@bendthearc.bsky.social
@nyclu.org
@climatedefenders.bsky.social
@cwaunion.bsky.social
@bkindivisible.bsky.social
@ndlon.bsky.social

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 13d

Governor Hochul, Speaker Heastie, and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins have the power to stop Trump and the GOP's Federal Budget Scam.

Stand up with us and send a letter to our state leaders today demanding they call for a Special Session to protect New Yorkers at cit.ac/special-session-25

SPECIAL SESSION NOW.

Cit.ac/special-session-25

A red-filtered image of CANY and IONY members and activists holding signs to Tax the Rich and call a Special Session.

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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 14d

What an outpouring of New Yorkers joining together to protect our communities & say no to ICE. Marching around 26 Federal Plaza where so many are torn from their families.

@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @1199seiu.org @indivisible.org @cwaunion.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 14d

Tonight! See you there, rain or shine!!!

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 15d

Come to the New Yorkers Against ICE rally Thursday, 9/25 at 6 pm, Foley Square!

You will not be alone!

Just some of the endorsing orgs:

@nywfp.bsky.social @socialists.nyc @jfree.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social @psc-cuny.org @climatedefenders.bsky.social @nyclu.org @citizenactionny.org

Logos of Make the Road New York, NYIC, NYC Democratic Socialists, ICE Out of New York, Climate Defenders, Solidarity Organizing Initiative, Jews for Racial & Economic Justice, Invest in Our NY, Laborers International Union 1010, The People's Forum, PSC CUNY, Citizen Action of New York, Communication Workers of America, AFGE 3911, BXD, New York Jewish Agenda, Northwest Bronx NWBCCC, 50501, Met Council on Housing, Indivisible Brooklyn, Artists for a Free World, UAW 2325 Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys, Immigrant Defense Project, NYS UAW Region 9A, If Not Now NYC, SURJ NYC, Jackson Heights Indivisible, Bend the Arc Jewish Action, Senator Julia Salazar, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, NYWFP, 1199 SEIU, Common Cause New York, The Circle Keepers, NYCLU, Justice Committee, NY Dignity Not Detention, Federal Unionists Network NYC, Red de Pueblos Transnacionales.

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Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · 19d

#makebillionairespay March is getting ready!

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 23d

Federal Cuts mean:

❌ a double the uninsured
❌ Skyrocketing premiums
❌ Hospital Closures

✅ The New York Health Act fixes it all—comprehensive care, lower costs, hospitals open.

#NYFightBack #PassNYHA

It's time for New York to fight back

Save lives. Save money. Cover everyone.

Pass the New York Health Act

NYHCAMPAIGN.ORG

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 27d

or, and hear us out, you could actually tax the ultra-rich and fund healthcare for New Yorkers???

Gothamist @gothamist.com · 29d

Gov. Hochul seeks to shrink eligibility for free health insurance, blaming GOP https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochul-seeks-to-shrink-eligibility-for-free-health-insurance-blaming-gop

Gov. Hochul seeks to shrink eligibility for free health insurance, blaming GOP

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul in Albany on August 11, 2021 The ‘free’ option would likely be put out of reach for about 450,000 New Yorkers. [ more › ]

gothamist.com

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 27d

He’s the current Lieutenant Governor and a former Congressmember from the Hudson Valley 👍 Stay tuned, we’ll be sure to uplift events happening across the state where you might have the chance to meet him!

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 28d

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · 28d

The movement is growing, the energy is real—and we’re proud to back @delgadoforny.bsky.social for Governor of New York!

Let's go!! 🔥

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · Sep 9

The rumors are true, we're *beyond* done with big money in politics. People power >>>>

Let's go @delgadoforny.bsky.social!!

Citizen Action endorses Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado for New York governor in 2026

The organization rallied in Syracuse Tuesday on a message of affordability and pushing back on big money in politics.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · Sep 9

things. are. happening!!!!

Carolyn Martinez-Class @cmartinezclass.bsky.social · Sep 9

the cat is out of the bag. @citizenactionny.org is endorsing @delgadoforny.bsky.social.

Glad to be in Syracuse with 100+ citizen action members making the announcement. Let’s go.

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · Sep 9

New Yorkers deserve a Governor who will fight for us—who will push back on Trump, not cut deals with him, and make our state safer and more affordable for all of us. That’s why we’re proud to endorse Antonio Delgado @delgadoforny.bsky.social for Governor!

Citizen Action of New York endorses Antonio Delgado for Governor of New York (including inset photo of the Lieutenant Governor.)

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · Sep 8

People power >>> corporations and billionaires 😤

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Sep 7

We can set an example for the whole nation in this election.

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cassie willson @cassiewillson.bsky.social · Sep 4

NYers go tell Kathy to protect our future! publicpowerny.org/take-action/

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today’s news confirms it: Cuomo is Trump’s choice for Mayor. The White House is considering jobs for Adams and Sliwa to clear the field.

New Yorkers are sick of corrupt politics and backroom deals. No matter who’s running, we will deliver a better future on November 4.

Trump Advisers Have Discussed a Job for Adams if He Quits Mayor’s Race

www.nytimes.com

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Ethan Gormley @egormley.bsky.social · Sep 3

Out front of the DEC office in Albany today, urging @governor.ny.gov to stand up to Trump, defend our climate, and protect our wallets by rejecting these dirty & expensive fracked gas pipelines

@citizenactionny.org @nypirg.bsky.social @frackaction.bsky.social @greenwatchdogny.bsky.social & more!

An advocate in a red Citizen Action shirt speaks into the megaphone

Advocates hold up colorful signs against the Trump pipelines

Two advocates hold signs, one says "No Trump Pipelines" and the other reads "Citizen Action of New York"

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · Aug 27

Governor Hochul, Speaker Heastie, and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins have the power to stop the GOP's disastrous Federal Budget Scam.

Tell them "Special Session Now!" at cit.ac/special-session-25

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Progressive Caucus Action Fund @weact4progress.bsky.social · Aug 26

Glens Falls, you showed up! 💥

With @indivisible.org (ADK/Saratoga), @cwaunion.bsky.social, @citizenactionny.org + special guests @reppaultonko.bsky.social, @pressley.house.gov & @balint.house.gov we stood strong at the #ProgressForThePeople town hall. This is just the beginning.

#WeAct4Progress

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Public Power NY @publicpowerny.bsky.social · Aug 26

Zohran fought tooth and nail to pass the Build Public Renewables Act, and has championed our call for NYPA to build 15 gigawatts of public renewables. A truly sustainable NYC is possible, but only if we keep organizing to win.

Ashley Dawson @ashdawson.bsky.social · Aug 7

How could NYC become home for cutting-edge climate justice initiatives? Nancy Romer and I lay out the key climate policies Zohran Mamdani should adopt once he's elected mayor of the big apple. @haymarketbooks.org @publicpowerny.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
indypendent.org/2025/08/what...

A Green New Deal for NYC Is Ready to Take Root Under a Mamdani administration

More rooftop solar, green schools, better mass transit, new investments in coastal resiliency, and so much more are now possible.

indypendent.org

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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org · Aug 23

cit.ac/special-session-25

Tell Albany: Special Session Now!

cit.ac

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