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Senate Majority Advances Legislation To Address Disparities In Healthcare For Minorities

The Senate Democratic Majority today advanced legislation to close the racial disparities gap in healthcare, building on the conference’s continued work to protect the healthcare rights of all New Yorkers.Continue reading

Statements In Support Of The Senate Democratic Majority’s Election Reforms Legislative Package

Blair Horner, NYPIRG Executive Director, said, “Thanks to the reforms enacted over the past two years, New York has dramatically improved its voter participation rate. Continue reading

Senate Majority Will Pass Strongest Eviction Moratorium In Nation

The Senate Democratic Majority today announced a Special Session will take place on Monday, December 28, 2020, to pass the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act. Continue reading

New York Senate Democratic Majority Creates Public Holiday For Juneteenth

The Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation creating a public holiday to celebrate Juneteenth from Harlem to the Hudson. Continue reading

NY Senate Democratic Majority Advances Automatic Voter Registration System

The Senate Democratic Majority today passed major voting reforms, including the implementation of an automatic voter registration (AVR) system.Continue reading

NY Senate Majority Passes Legislation Banning ICE Agents Making Arrests In NY’s Courthouses

The Senate Democratic Majority today passed legislation to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from making arrests in New York courthouses.Continue reading

Senate Majority Advances Housing Discrimination Legislation For “Our Nations Soul”

The Senate Democratic Majority will today advance legislation to hold real estate professionals accountable for discriminatory housing practices.Continue reading

NY State Senate Majority Steps Up For Workers Impacted By The Coronavirus Pandemic

The NY State Senate Democratic Majority today passed legislation to ensure employees in New York State will be able to access paid leave if they are subject to a mandatory or precautionary quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Continue reading

Senate Majority Advances Passenger Safety Legislation For Residents From Harlem To The Hudson

The Senate Democratic Majority today advanced legislation that will help better protect New Yorkers from limousine crashes.Continue reading

Harlem’s Jackson And Others Strengthens And Expands New Yorkers’ Voting Rights

The Senate Democratic Majority today advanced legislation empowering more New Yorkers to take advantage of early voting opportunities and exercise their Constitutional right to vote. Continue reading

Senate Majority Announces Sweeping Payroll Legislation To Safeguard Hard Working New Yorkers

The Senate Democratic Majority today introduced sweeping legislation to address concerns with the payroll industry and respond to the crisis caused by MyPayrollHr.Continue reading

Harlem’s Benjamin, Jackson And Others Pass Strongest Tenant Protections In State History

The Senate Democratic Majority today passed the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, the strongest affordable housing and tenant protections legislation in state history. Continue reading

Uptowns Robert Jackson, Brian Benjamin And The Senate Majority Stand Up For LGBTQ Rights

The Senate Majority today will pass legislation that will provide greater protections and services for New York’s LGBTQ community.Continue reading

Electeds In Albany Expands Protections For New Yorkers With Disabilities

The Senate Democratic Majority today will pass legislation that will help protect New Yorkers with disabilities from Harlem to the Hudson. Continue reading

Senate Democratic Majority Supports Older New Yorkers During Older Americans Month

The Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation today that will protect the rights and improve the lives of older New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading