New York lawmakers eye Abortion Access Fund, telehealth abortions in wake of Roe v. Wade upheaval May 3, 2022
Assemblymember Glick Lauds Passage of Reproductive Health Care Transparency Legislation Apr 5, 2022 Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, Manhattan, announces Assembly passage of her legislation, A.5499, which directs the New York State Department of Health to conduct a study on the prevalence of limited service pregnancy centers,...
Assemblymember Lavine Challenges Threats To Abortion Rights With New Legislation From Harlem To Hawaii Mar 30, 2022
Assemblymember Lavine Challenges Threats to Abortion Rights with New Legislation Mar 29, 2022 Glen Cove, New York – As some states try to deny human rights and abortion rights, Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) continues to fight for reproductive health. Lavine is sponsoring three new pieces of legislation: “These bills will protect...
COVID-19: Two Years Later | A ‘NY Hero’ during the pandemic, Karines Reyes now hopes to engineer the Bronx’s recovery Mar 17, 2022
The Following Statement Was Issued by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Jan 22, 2022 "Today we mark the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision, and the law of the land recognizing freedom of choice. It is the fundamental right of women to have control of their bodies and to continue or abort...
Assemblymember Lavine Reasserts Support for Reproductive Rights on Roe vs. Wade Anniversary Jan 20, 2022 Glen Cove, New York – As we near the 49th anniversary of the landmark Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court ruling, Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is reasserting his ardent support for a woman’s right to choose. Roe v. Wade was a landmark legal...
The Nonprofit War on Workers, Part I. Weapons of Labor Violence: An Analysis of the Chinese-American Planning Council's Legal Tactics to Exploit Workers Jan 4, 2022
Assemblymember Amy Paulin Fights the Texas Abortion Ban with Legislation Oct 25, 2021 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) announces the filing of her legislation (A.8286) which fights the Texas state abortion ban by rendering judgements made pursuant to Texas’ anti-abortion law ineffective in New York State. Paulin’s...
Assemblymember Lavine Supports Abortion Rights Sep 27, 2021 Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) continues to support the legal battle to protect women’s reproductive rights. Lavine is a founding member of the New York State Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus which filed...
September 5th Newsletter: Special Legislative Session, Celebrating Labor, Happy Rosh Hashanah & More Sep 5, 2021
Despite the US Supreme Court Agreeing to Hear Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Assemblymember González-Rojas Introduces Legislation Requiring Abortions be Covered by Insurance Aug 2, 2021 Albany, New York – New York State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas has introduced legislation, A7573, which mandates every New York insurance provider and every medical facility with maternity services to cover abortion care. New York State is...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Bill to Allow Pregnant People who are Incarcerated to Have Support Person of Their Choosing During Labor and Delivery Heads to Gov Jun 11, 2021 New York, NY - Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) today announced that her bill (A.611) to allow pregnant people who are incarcerated to have a support person of their choosing while they labor with and deliver their child has passed both...
Assembly Health Committee Update Apr 27, 2021 The Assembly Health Committee favorably reported 21 bills at its meetings on April 19 and 27 including the New York Health Act single-payer bill; “safe staffing” bill to ensure appropriate staffing levels in nursing homes; bills to expand the Health...
Assembly Health Committee Update Jun 30, 2020 Sixty-eight bills approved by the Assembly Health Committee passed both the Assembly and Senate this year. Bills passed by both Houses include: The Health Committee also held hearings this spring on rural health care access and the New York Health Act...
Assembly Health Committee Update Jun 30, 2020 Sixty-eight bills approved by the Assembly Health Committee passed both the Assembly and Senate this year. Bills passed by both Houses include: The Health Committee also held hearings this spring on rural health care access and the New York Health Act...
Assemblyman Otis Statement on Supreme Court Decision in June Medical Services v Russo Case Jun 30, 2020 The Supreme Courts 5-4 decision rejecting Louisianas effort to restrict the right of women to obtain an abortion is a reminder that the rule of law and right to choose remains threatened around the country. The decision is clearly consistent...
Assemblymember Bronson: Supreme Court Rules on the Right Side of History on Abortion Access Jun 29, 2020 Earlier today, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, ruling that the regulation placed an undue burden on women seeking abortions.[1] Putting in...