Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages Elected Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus
Jul 6, 2020
Albany, NY – Long Island Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages was recently elected to serve as the Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (BPHA) for a two-year term starting on January 1, 2021. The Caucus...
Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Return to Capitol to Pass Police Reform Legislation in New York State
Jun 7, 2020
Albany, NY – This week, the New York State Legislature will convene to vote on a package of police reform bills championed by the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus. While the legislature has adopted rules to allow for virtual...
Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Call for Policing Reform
May 28, 2020
New York, NY – Over the last several days, Black Americans – and communities of color throughout New York State and the nation – have been emotionally exhausted by the consistent dehumanization of our people. In New York City, we witnessed video...
Legislative Caucus Calls for Measures to Increase Revenue in New York State
May 12, 2020
Albany, NY – Our state is one of great wealth and opportunity. However, wealth- and income-inequality remains an issue for far too many New Yorkers; and the disparities are exponentially worse for communities of color. While legislative and budget policies...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Call for Accountability in NYPD Approach to COVID-19 Enforcement in Communities of Color
May 7, 2020
New York, NY – The Members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus are incensed over the continuous displays of disproportionate violence by law enforcement in communities of color in New York City, State, and...
NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Members “Return Home” to Africa to Highlight 400 Years Since the American Slave Trade
Nov 25, 2019
New York, NY – Throughout 2019—and especially during the month of November – thousands of people across the country are highlighting the 400 years since the start of the American Slave Trade by returning to the continent of Africa. Citizens, clergy,...
New York State Caucus Members Call for Action by Mayor de Blasio Against Officers Responsible for Killing of Eric Garner
Jul 26, 2019
New York, NY – It has been five years since the killing of Eric Garner at the direct hands of NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo. And as has often been said, “justice delayed is justice denied.” Time and time again, justice has been delayed for the family...
Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Resignation of Puerto Rican Governor
Jul 25, 2019
New York, NY – The Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus are pleased to learn of the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló. We stand in solidarity with the people of Puerto Rico and celebrate their unity in demanding...
New York State Caucus Legislators Advance Top Priorities as Session End Nears
Jun 30, 2019
ALBANY, NY – As we near the end of the 2019 Legislative Session, the Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus continue to work with Assembly and Senate leadership to advance Caucus priorities that will bring equity...
New York State Caucus Legislators Advance Top Priorities as Session End Nears
Jun 13, 2019
ALBANY, NY – As we near the end of the 2019 Legislative Session, the Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus continue to work with Assembly and Senate leadership to advance Caucus priorities that will bring equity...
Caucus Members Issue Statement of Support for Family of Eric Garner During NYPD Trial
May 21, 2019
New York, NY – As the family of Eric Garner endures the second week of the NYPD trial of Officer Daniel Pantaleo, the Members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus speak collectively to offer continued support...
Caucus Expresses Support for Climate Racial Justice
May 9, 2019
Albany, NY – We write to affirm our support for the Climate and Community Protection Act (S.2992/A.3876), introduced in the New York State Senate by Senator Todd Kaminsky and in the Assembly by Assembly Member Steve Englebright. We thank you for your...
Caucus Unites to Pass Landmark José Peralta New York State DREAM Act
Jan 23, 2019
Albany, NY – Long a priority for the Members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, today the Assembly and Senate passed the José Peralta New York State DREAM Act. This legislation will advance the educational...
Caucus Member Peoples-Stokes Ascends to Assembly Majority Leader Post
Dec 17, 2018
Albany, NY – History was made today when New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) announced that he is appointing Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (D-Buffalo) to the role of Assembly Majority Leader. With this appointment, Peoples-Stokes...
Assemblyman and Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus Karim Camara Applauds New York Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for Calling on NFL to Take Stand on Racial Slurs in Sports
May 22, 2014
Brooklyn, NY - Today, fifty United States Senators called on the National Football League to put pressure on the Washington professional football franchise to no longer use the racial slur “redsk*n” as its mascot. This comes days after the New York...
New York State Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling For Professional Sports Leagues to Stop Using Racial Slurs
May 19, 2014
Albany, NY – Today, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed legislation (K1202) that condemns the promotion and marketing of dictionary-defined racial slurs as mascots. The bill, sponsored by Assemblyman and Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican,...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus Endorses New York State Single-Payer Health Plan
May 7, 2014
Albany – Today, the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus formally endorsed “New York Health” (A.5389/S.2078A), which creates a universal, single payer health care plan.
All New Yorkers regardless of income...
The NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus and The Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force Applaud Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation
Dec 7, 2011
The members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, and the New York State Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force, long-time advocates for fair, equitable system of taxation, applaud Governor Cuomo, Speaker Silver...
Broad Coalition of Elected Officials and Union Leaders Unite in Support of Extending the Millionaires' Tax
Oct 25, 2011
New York, NY – A broad coalition of elected officials and union leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall in support of extending the millionaires' tax in New York. With a budget gap in the billions, New York State is facing steep reductions in addition...
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