Exhibit 99.1


                                                     Citizens Communications
                                                     3 High Ridge Park
                                                     Stamford, CT 06905
                                                     203.614.5600
                                                     Web site: www.czn.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact:
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David Whitehouse
Senior Vice President & Treasurer
203-614-5708


            Citizens Communications Declares Second Quarter Dividend


Stamford,  Conn.,  May 14,  2008 - Citizens  Communications  Company  (NYSE:CZN)
announced  today that its Board of Directors  has  declared a regular  quarterly
cash dividend  payment of $0.25 per share of common  stock,  payable on June 30,
2008 to holders of record of common  stock at the close of  business on June 09,
2008.


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