New York State’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus Traveled to Fishkill Prison to Bear Witness & Call For Further Reforms
Apr 25, 2021
BEACON, NY (April 15, 2021) – On Tuesday, April 13th, the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian (BPHA) Legislative Caucus led an unannounced visit to Fishkill Correctional Facility. The group of fifteen legislators and staff included...
BPHA Caucus Calls on U.S. Department of Education to Grant New York’s Request for a Waiver of Standardized Test Requirements for Students
Mar 26, 2021
ALBANY, NY (March 26, 2021) – The Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus issued a letter today to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in support of the New York State Education Department’s request...
BPHA Caucus Chairwoman Michaelle Solages Issues Statement on Increased Anti-Asian Violence
Mar 24, 2021
ALBANY, NY (March 24, 2021) – “The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community,” said Chairwoman Solages. “We join millions of New...
Statement from the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, & Asian Legislative Caucus on the COVID-19 Risk in New York Prisons
Nov 25, 2020
NEW YORK, NY (November 25, 2020) — For the majority of 2020, New Yorkers across the state have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, over 33,000 souls have been lost and over 600,000 of our friends and neighbors have been infected. Countless...
Caucus Submits Amicus Brief in Support of Communities United for Police Reform’s Motion to Intervene in 50-a Litigation
Aug 28, 2020
NEW YORK, NY (August 18, 2020) – On Friday, August 14th, the Members of the Caucus submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of Communities United for Police Reform’s (CPR) motion to intervene in the 50-a litigation between law enforcement unions...
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...
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