Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus

“Every ten years, the U.S. Census fulfills a constitutional duty to count every person living in this country. Trump’s push to exclude undocumented immigrants from this process is blatantly unconstitutional and part of a coordinated effort to disenfranchise...

“We’ve just barely made it through the first six months of Donald Trump’s second term, and his administration is now targeting the rights of our young athletes, " said Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic,...

Brooklyn, New York – Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute hosted its cohort of students for this summer, marking the third consecutive year of the program. The program, which was created in partnership with SUNY College of Environmental Science and...

Albany, NY – “Congress has passed a budget that manages to do the worst of everything all at once. New Yorkers now get to watch as the federal government throws more money at ICE to tear immigrant families apart, slashes SNAP so more people go hungry,...

Albany, NY – “We are pleased the NY Supreme Court ordered the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to comply with the clear words and intention of NY's landmark HALT Solitary Confinement law. We appreciate the Court's recognition of...

Valley Stream, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Assembly Deputy Majority Leader, releases a statement on U.S. Senate’s decision to reject the AI moratorium included in the bill “Today’s vote by the Senate to reject the proposed AI moratorium,...

Albany, NY – Today, Chair Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont) joined Senator Cordell Cleare (D-Harlem) and Assemblymember Monique Chandler Waterman (D-Brookyln) to host the 2025 Gun Violence Awareness Albany Advocacy Day. Members, their constituents,...

Albany, NY –Today, the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus unveiled the Robert Brooks Blueprint for Justice & Reform, a comprehensive legislative agenda aimed at transforming New York’s correctional systems. As...

Albany, NY – Today, the members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages highlighted their key wins from the 2025 People’s Budget in the FY 2026 Enacted Budget. After months...

Albany, NY – The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus and exonerees held a press conference earlier today to express their strong support for New York’s successful and modernized discovery statute. Lawmakers also called for commonsense...

“While chaos is brewing across state correctional facilities, we will not allow the death of Robert Brooks to be overshadowed. His name is known because we witnessed it, but we recognize the many others whose stories have been silenced and hidden. The...

Albany, NY – Today, the Black leaders of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (BPHA Caucus) came together to unveil the Empower Black New York Agenda aimed at improving the lives of Black New Yorkers across...

Albany – “The released body camera footage showing the horrifying beating of Robert L. Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility reveals an unacceptable abuse of power that led to a tragic loss of life. We commend the swift action by the Executive to...

January 16, 2025  Governor Kathy Hochul Office of the Governor NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Hochul and the NYPA Board of Trustees: As New York moves toward meeting its climate goals, we must use the energy transition to redress...

Albany, NY – In response to the jury’s verdict in the trial of Daniel Penny, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont), Chair of the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement:“We cannot...

Albany, NY – In response to threats made against Caucus Member & Senator Cordell Cleare, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement: “The...

Queens, NY – Members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus were joined by Attorney General Letitia James, legal service providers, homeownership counselors, and New York homeowners for a press conference highlighting...

Albany, NY – In response to statements made regarding the island of Puerto Rico, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement: “The comments...

Monticello, NY – Members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (BPHA Caucus) came together to host the Second Annual "Legend of the Caucus" Award Ceremony. This prestigious accolade was introduced by Chair...

New York, NY – Today, members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, led by Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont), met with officials from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms as well as the High...