Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus

(ALBANY, NY December 13, 2023) – Under the leadership of Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Nassau County), the members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus released the'' 2024 People’s Budget" – an annual document...

NEW YORK, NY - This week, the members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, (D-Nassau) joined Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County), organizations, and voting rights advocates...

NEW YORK, NY November 3 ,2023 – In response to the release of the New York Attorney General report “Racial Disparities in Homeownership”, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative...

Rochester, NY October 1, 2023 – On Friday, State legislators, including members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-22AD), gathered in Rochester and declared their commitment...

NEW YORK, NY (September 14, 2023)– In response to U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen again ruling the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) unlawful, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic,...

NEW YORK, NY (August 8, 2023) – In light of today’s homegoing services for O’Shae Sibley, members of the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus released the following statement: Caucus Chair Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages,...

ADIRONDACK PARK, NEW YORK July 25, 2023 – Last week, the brand-new Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute hosted its first ever cohort of students for the summer, just a year and a half after the concept of the program had been initially discussed....

(NEW YORK, NY June 30, 2023) – In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Biden v. Nebraska, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement:...

NEW YORK, NY June 30, 2023 – In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in both Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the...

NEW YORK, NY – In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement:...

HARLEM, NY (June 19, 2023) - After passing a New York State Reparations & Remedies Commissions, the members of the New York State’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (Caucus), led by Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont),...

CROWN POINT, N.Y. (June 13, 2023) – The Adirondack Council will present its Conservationist of the Year Award to the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative (BPHA) Caucus, led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont),...

(ALBANY, NY June 8, 2023) – In light of the Governor’s nominations to the New York State Board of Parole, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following...

CROWN POINT, N.Y. (June 6, 2023) – The Adirondack Council will present its Conservationist of the Year Award to the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative (BPHA) Caucus, led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont),...

ALBANY, NY (May 23, 2023) – The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (Caucus), led by Chair Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, is proud to announce its policy agenda aimed at addressing critical issues affecting Black, Latino,...

NEW YORK, NY May 19, 2023 – The Adams administration today co-hosted a rally with members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus, as well as union officials and community advocates to urge state lawmakers to pass legislation...

ALBANY, NY (May 2, 2023) – This week, the members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus voted to advance their priorities from the 2023 People’s Budget in the SFY24 Enacted Budget. Together, the Caucus held firm throughout...

ALBANY, NY (March 16, 2023) – In response to the release of the Senate and Assembly Budget proposals, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus released the following statement:...

ALBANY, NY (January 25, 2023) – This week, Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (BPHA Caucus) inducted 12 new members to its body, expanding on the geographical and ideological diversity of the membership. Under the BPHA Caucus...

ALBANY, NY (January 24, 2023) – This week, the Caucus supported a coalition of community leaders and organizations calling for New York State schools to recognize Diwali as a holiday. The group, which includes members of the Hindu, Jain, and Sikh communities,...