New York State Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs and Executive Director Charlie King issued the following statement today :

"The Democratic Party will be organizing support all across the state to join Governor Cuomo’s citizen crusade. The Governor is right when he says he needs the people’s voice to ring strong and true. Only the power of the people will defeat the special interests.

"The Democratic Party is proud to follow the Governor on this historic journey to build a New New York and make New York the Empire State once again. The party will be holding a series of organizing events around the state and launching a website for people to sign up at www.NewNY.Budget.com."