Press Releases

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus Meet with ATF NY and HIDTA to Discuss Means of Reducing Violent Crime

New York, NY – Today, members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, led by Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont), met with officials from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms as well as the High...

Caucus Highlights First Official Meeting for The New York Community Commission on Reparation Remedies

Albany, NY – In response to the first official meeting for the New York Community Commission on Reparation Remedies, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the...

Caucus Applauds President Biden’s Plan to Create Enforceable Rules for Supreme Court

Albany, NY – In response to President Biden’s call to create enforceable rules for Supreme Court Justices, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following...

Caucus Releases Statement Regarding Mass Shooting in Rochester

Albany, NY – In response to a mass shooting that took place in Rochester last night which claimed one person’s life, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, and Senator...

Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Urge Federal Officials to Support the Kidney Patient Act

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, and Senator Gustavo Rivera, Chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Health, released the following statement...

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Express Disappointment in Supreme Court Ruling of Grants Pass V. Johnson

Albany, NY – In response to the Supreme Court’s decision which gives law enforcement the right to arrest homeless individuals, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus,...

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Reacts to Supreme Court’s Decision to Halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s ‘Good Neighbor Plan’

Albany, NY – In response to The Supreme Court’s decision to block EPA’s ability to regulate air pollution, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following...

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision to Reject Nationwide Settlement with Purdue Pharma

Albany, NY – In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to reject a nationwide settlement to pay out victims of opioid addiction, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus,...

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Caucus Applauds Hochul’s Decision to Combat Discrimination in Affordable Housing Market

Albany, NY – In response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s guidance for the Department of Financial services to combat discrimination in the Affordable Housing Market, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic...

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Caucus Reacts to Nassau County Executive’s Refusal to Make Juneteenth a Paid County Holiday

Albany, NY – In response to the Nassau County Executive Blakeman Administration’s unwillingness to make Juneteenth a paid County holiday, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative...

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Caucus Reacts to President Biden’s Announcement to Give Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Protections

Albany, NY – In response to President Joe Biden’s announcement to protect undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the...

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Caucus Reacts to Supreme Court’s Decision to Reverse Bump Stock Ban

Albany, NY – In response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a national ban on the sale of bump stocks, Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the...

The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Caucus Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Keep Mifepristone Accessible

Albany, NY – In response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to reject a bid to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative...

BPHA Legislative Caucus Host the Ninth “Caucus Corner” Episode of the 2024 Legislative Session to Highlight Importance of Gun Violence Awareness Month

Albany, NY – Today, Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus hosted a new episode of “Caucus Corner'' for the 2024 legislative session. Caucus Corner is an audio series initiated by members to discuss and analyze...

BPHA Legislative Caucus Host the Eighth “Caucus Corner” Episode of the 2024 Legislative Session on Bills Package for Family Civil Rights

Albany, NY – Today, Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus hosted a new episode of “Caucus Corner'' for the 2024 legislative session. Caucus Corner is an audio series initiated by members to discuss and analyze...

Caucus Holds Press Conference to Address the Need for Oversight of Illicit E-Cigarettes

Albany, NY – Caucus Members came together earlier this week to highlight the need to pass legislation (A9206 / S8559) which would aggressively enforce the state's ban on illegal flavored e-cigarettes. "By requiring a license, the Department of Tax and...

BPHA Legislative Caucus Host the Sixth “Caucus Corner” Episode of the 2024 Legislative Session on New York Gaming & Problem Gambling

Albany, NY – Today, Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus hosted a new episode of “Caucus Corner'' for the 2024 legislative session. Caucus Corner is an audio series initiated by members to discuss and analyze...

BPHA Legislative Caucus Host the Fifth “Caucus Corner” Episode of the 2024 Legislative Session on AAPI Heritage Month

Albany, NY – Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus released the fifth episode of the “Caucus Corner'' of the 2024 legislative session. The Caucus Corner is an audio series initiated by members to discuss and analyze...

Papoose Joins Caucus Members to Highlight Importance of 'Rap on Trial' Legislation

Albany, NY – Caucus Members, led by Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, and Senator Jamaal Bailey, were joined by recording artist Papoose among other industryadvocates to promote the passage of "Rap on Trial" legislation, whichwould prevent the use of an...

BPHA Caucus Releases Statement Regarding Students Protest in New York State

Albany, NY – In response to the ongoing student protests occurring on New York State college campuses, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus released the following statement:...

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 Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Chair  Michaelle C. Solages Michaelle C. Solages

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Joshua Joseph, Executive Director
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