New York City – In advance of the Women’s Unity Rally on Saturday in Foley Square, leading women’s, immigrants’, and community rights advocates held a pre-rally press conference on the steps of City Hall to respond to the Trump Administration’s continued assault on marginalized communities by sharing their stories about: “Why I’m Rallying.
Cuomo’s ‘Justice Agenda’ Leaves Big Holes for New York’s Immigrants
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.
BREAKING: Immigrant Plaintiffs Claim Victory In Census Question
Plaintiffs to hold PRESS CALL TODAY at 1PM EST
Trump Admin expected to appeal case to 2nd Circuit
NEW YORK, NY - Today, Judge Jesse Furman in the Southern District of New York ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit New York State et al.
Victory for Voters: Immigrant Advocates Celebrate NYS Reform Package
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
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.
Immigrant Advocates Applaud Mayor de Blasio’s Landmark Health Care Guarantee
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.
Cuomo: New York Women Know What We Need
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
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
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
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.