Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi and Senator Jabari Brisport were joined by fellow legislators and advocates in the State Capitol on February 7 to call for a package of legislation and series of budget priorities that will support the healthy development and well-being of all New York children and provide parents and caretakers with vital supports that
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing pushback – even from her own party – over her proposal to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state.
Dear Secretary Mayorkas,
We write to demonstrate our support and demand action on the urgent need for Asylum Seeker Parole Extension.
The United States is facing a pivotal moment in its long history of welcoming newcomers. Since May, we have all been responding to the humanitarian crisis at our Southern border as a result of the busing of asylum seekers all over the country, with more than 25,000 individuals arriving in New York.
Advocates claim that, to reach New York’s goal of a zero-emission electricity grid by 2040, there must be a push to electrify all new buildings across the state starting in 2024.