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We have fought for almost 50 years to protect civil rights and achieve lived equality for communities in need.
The Executive Budget funds IOLA nearly 25% below what’s needed—forcing cuts to civil legal services across New York. This funding isn’t taxpayer money and can still be fixed.
Take action now: send letters to the Governor and legislators.
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We’re one week away from Daniel’s Law Advocacy Day.
In Daniel Prude’s memory, we’re calling for the passage of Daniel’s Law to ensure mental health crises are met with care—not police.
📍 Jan 27 | Albany
Transportation + food provided.
👉 RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
HUGE WIN: @governor.ny.gov just signed legislation that eliminates the 100-foot rule. This outdated policy let utility companies charge customers for the expansion of the fossil fuel system. With today’s signature, we are one step closer to cleaner heat, lower bills in NY.
19.12.2025 22:37 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Last week, 200+ New Yorkers gathered in Albany to urge @governor.ny.gov: Repeal the 100 foot rule and lower our energy bills! #CleanerHeatLowerBills #HeatpumpsNotPipelines
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New York made major climate progress this year, but we need to defend it! On Dec 11, we’re gathering in Albany to urge Governor Hochul to sign the 100-Foot Rule Repeal.
RSVP: bit.ly/RHN-NY
Today is #GivingTuesday!
Join us as we kick off a year-end push to raise $50,000 to support NYLPI’s work.
This Giving Tuesday, your gift directly supports immigrant defense, nonprofit resiliency, environmental justice, and disability justice.
Donate at nylpi.org/justice
Shobana Ramasamy, MD — part of NYLPI’s Medical Providers Network — co-authored a powerful piece for Physician’s Weekly on what it means for healthcare workers to advocate for immigrant patients beyond clinical care
Read the article: www.physiciansweekly.com/post/what-it...
🚨 Breaking: The NY State Supreme Court has ruled that New York must comply with the Climate Law. The Court ordered DEC to issue regulations by Feb 6, 2026 — nearly 2 years overdue.
📄 Read the ruling: www.nylpi.org/wp-content/u...
3,700+ nonprofits have signed a powerful letter condemning the Trump administration’s illegal attacks on civil society. We will not be intimidated or silenced.
Read full letter here: fb1cd5ab-5a51-475c-87d1-10904a61146d.usrfiles.com/ugd/fb1cd5_4...
New Report: SOS – SAVE OUR SEWERS! NYLPI’s report documents the crisis of flooding + sewer backups in NYC. It uplifts community voices, shares expert analysis, and offers resources for action.
Read the report here: www.nylpi.org/nylpi-releas...
Congratulations to NYLPI Executive Director McGregor Smyth, honored as a Distinguished Leader in the New York Law Journal.
www.law.com/newyorklawjo...
#KNOWYOURRIGHTS: Not all warrants are the same.
📄 Judicial warrants: signed by a judge, specify who/what/where, allow entry into private spaces.
🚫 ICE warrants: signed only by ICE, do NOT allow entry into homes or businesses.
DENIED CARE IS ABUSE ‼️
ICE detention means unsanitary conditions, withheld meds, delayed treatment, and preventable deaths.
Join us on Aug 18, 2 PM at 26 Federal Plaza
✊ Free them all
✊ Let the doctors in
✊ ICE out of immigration courts
@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social
🚨 Congress and the federal administration are undermining our environmental protections. NY's Congressmembers must protect NY's air and water by defending the National Environmental Policy Act!
🌍 Sign-on letter: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
📰 News release: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
Gender-affirming care is under unprecedented attack, but New Yorkers are fighting back. The Legislature passed the Shield Law to protect patients and providers. Now it’s time for Gov. Hochul to affirm New Yorkers’ right to essential health care
Take Action Now: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
“The lowest-income New Yorkers face a choice between deadly heat or skyrocketing electric bills.”
Megan Carr (NYLPI) and the Peak Coalition call on Gov. Hochul and NYPA to retire peaker plants and expand renewable energy.
Read the Op-ed in Times Union:
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
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As we wrap up #disabilitypridemonth let’s continue promoting awareness and celebrating the diversity, strength, and leadership of people with disabilities all year long.
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#DisabilityRights #disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityJustice
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#DisabilityPrideMonth celebrates the resilience and contributions of individuals with disabilities. It's a time to celebrate and act. Join us in promoting awareness and celebrating the diversity of people with disabilities year-round.
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NYLPI testified before the NYC Board of Correction, urging them to reject DOC requests allowing continued overcrowding at Rikers.
The Board of Correction ultimately denied the requests, a critical step toward justice and dignity for incarcerated New Yorkers.
Watch Karina Albistegui-Adler NYLPI’s Co-Director of Health Justice, on New York Now. Karina discussed the challenges undocumented New Yorkers face in accessing organ transplants, despite the fact that many contribute to organ donations after death.
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#Medicaid is health insurance coverage. New Yorkers across our state tell their stories to share why the program is important to them: medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... #HandsOffMedicaid @schumer.senate.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social
30.06.2025 21:14 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Were you ticketed for an expired NYC Parking Permit holders for People with Disabilities (PPPD) during the pandemic? You may be eligible for help. Contact the NYC Office of the Parking Summons Advocate and reach out to NYLPI if the issue isn’t resolved.
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NYLPI Director of Policy Justin Wood was featured in @insideclimatenews.org discussing the urgent need for reform in NYC’s waste management system, particularly around the long-delayed commercial waste zones.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1406202...
We’re so thankful to receive support from @trinitychurchnyc.bsky.social to continue strengthening and protecting New York’s nonprofit sector.
26.06.2025 18:31 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We just won a court order blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation’s illegal attempt to tie transportation funding to immigration enforcement.
We will keep fighting to protect our immigrant communities and ensure our roads, airports, and transit systems get the support they need.
Thank you to Senator Liz Krueger and NY Senate for passing the Customer Savings and Reliability Act to reduce pollution, save utility ratepayers' money, and protect New Yorkers' health. Now it's up to Speaker Heastie and The NYS Assembly Majority to take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Albany: Protect providers and patients receiving gender-affirming care.
The State Assembly and Governor Hochul must pass the Gender-Affirming Care Shield Law (A.5480-B) before session ends.
Take action now: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
We’re standing with Renewable Heat Now and allies to demand bold climate action in Albany. Come join us!
The NY HEAT Act is key to affordable, clean energy and we need it now. Let’s get it passed before session ends.
#NYHEATAct #EnvironmentalJustice #ActOnClimate
