Cuomo’s ‘Justice Agenda’ Leaves Big Holes for New York’s Immigrants

January 15th, 2019

Advocates call for a bold, broad agenda for New York’s 4 million immigrants

NEW YORK, NY - Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his 2019 State of the State address, which notably included only a mention of the DREAM Act and immigration legal services funding, instead of a bold, comprehensive agenda to protect and empower immigrant New Yorkers.

Victory for Voters: Immigrant Advocates Celebrate NYS Reform Package

January 14th, 2019

NYS Legislature passes voter reform package to strengthen voter participation

NEW YORK, NY - In a victory for our democracy, the State Legislature passed a voting reform package that includes six bills to strengthen New York voting power and combat voter-suppression across the state.

BREAKING: Trump’s Shutdown Continues to Starve New Yorkers

January 8th, 2019

Immigrant advocates condemn Trump’s fake national security threat; NYS taxpayers continue real suffering from Trump’s shutdown

NEW YORK, NY - Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered a speech addressing his self-inflicted government shutdown, triggered by his absolute demand that Congress fund a $5 billion wall on the United States Southern border.

Cuomo: New York Women Know What We Need

January 8th, 2019

Women’s March NYC and NYIC release policy platform in response to Cuomo’s “Women’s Agenda”

NEW YORK, NY - Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered a speech on his “2019 Women’s Agenda,” highlighting policy priorities focused on issues that impact women in New York.

Recap of Cuomo Speech On Ellis Island: Strong Words, Need for Action

January 1st, 2019

NEW YORK, NY – Today, January 1st, Governor Andrew Cuomo gave the inaugural address of his third-term on Ellis Island to set his agenda for the year. In his remarks, Governor Cuomo mentioned Ellis Island as America’s immigrant gateway, holding “the promise that attracted five thousand people a day from across the globe to come to this sacred place.

NY Projected To Lose The Most Congressional Seats In 2020

December 21st, 2018

Advocates demand $40M for state Census outreach to combat loss

NEW YORK, NY - Yesterday, Election Data Services released its 2018 Appointment Study, finding that New York could lose two congressional seats based on projected Census data in 2020.

According to the study, “all the projection methods indicate New York will lose two congressional districts in 2020”, marginally missing to keep the second seat by as close as 19,648 people.

The #WomensWave is Coming to NYC

December 19th, 2018

Women’s March NYC + the New York Immigration Coalition to co-host Women’s March in New York City on January 19, 2019

NEW YORK, NY - Just weeks after a historic number of women are sworn in as members of Congress, tens of thousands of New Yorkers will take to the streets as part of the third annual National Women’s March.

Cuomo: Immigrant New Yorkers Need More

December 17th, 2018

Immigrant advocates call for an aggressive agenda for equity and protection

NEW YORK, NY - Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced increased programs through the Office of New Americans (ONA) before his third term agenda speech. This includes establishing Opportunity Centers in the North Country and the Southern Tier, hiring 20 immigration attorneys to provide free services to immigrants that need assistance, and partnering with Cell-Ed to provide virtual English language courses.