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.
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.
Advocates highlight need for New York State to follow suit
NEW YORK, NY – Earlier today on Morning Joe, Mayor Bill de Blasio affirmed that New York City will begin guaranteeing comprehensive health care to every resident, regardless of someone’s ability to pay or immigration status.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Immigrant advocates condemn waste of tax dollars on ridiculous wall
NEW YORK, NY - On Tuesday, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) met with President Trump, and refused a deal that would provide funding for a wall along the U.S Southern border.
Advocates ramp up efforts to expand driver’s license access
+ Double funding for Liberty Defense Project, $40M for local 2020 Census outreach, $532M for state-funded Essential Plan, $15.3M for Adult Literacy Education
NEW YORK, NY – In the upcoming 2019 legislative session, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) will be pushing an aggressive agenda to invest in and protect the state’s 4.4 million immigrants.
