Official account of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus. Composed of 80 legislators from the NYS Senate and Assembly.

New York, USA
Joined March 2013
On September 10, 2026, the United States Census Bureau announced a proposed rule change that could significantly affect data collection for the census. Swipe to learn more about these changes, how the Caucus is responding, and what you can do to join the fight to preserve a fair and accurate census.
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To close out Hispanic Heritage Month, Caucus members joined the Hispanic Society Museum & Library @HSAmuseum for coffee and a discussion on the importance of preserving Hispanic art, culture, and history. #hispanicheritagemonth
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Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor and celebrate the history, culture, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous communities across the country.
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Caucus Member @nily serves as Chair of the NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection and is the first woman to represent the 25th District. During her tenure in the Assembly, she has advanced legislation to strengthen the state’s workforce development system, expand government transparency, and more. #hispanicheritagemonth
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Caucus Member @AMEmeritaTorres brings a two-decade career in public service and policy to the NYS Assembly. Prior to her election, she served as the Vice President of Policy, Research, and Advocacy at the Community Service Society, where she led anti-poverty and economic development efforts. She also spent a decade as a U.S. Diplomat, tackling various global issues such as women’s, labor, and human rights, peacekeeping, and more. #hispanicheritagemonth
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Caucus Member @AMRomero109 has long fought for justice and equity throughout her career. Prior to her election to the NYS Assembly, she served as a public defender and felony trial attorney, where she advocated for fair sentencing and systemic reform. She also served on the Albany Common Council, where she advanced tenant rights, criminal justice reform, and increased youth recreational opportunities. #hispanicheritagemonth
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Before being elected to the Assembly, Caucus Member @AMDeLosSantos72 served NYC public schools as a Social Worker and Community School Director for 13 years. In this role, he helped students overcome academic challenges, homelessness, and substance abuse by securing vital resources for families and students in need. This advocacy continues in the NYS Legislature, where he has delivered record funding for public schools and passed legislation to reduce class sizes statewide. #hispanicheritagemonth
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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Caucus member @AMDavidWeprin honors Puerto Rican baseball legend Roberto Clemente! ⚾️
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BPHA Caucus Chair Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages @SolagesNY issued the following statement in response to the recent ICE shooting in Marble Hill on October 8.
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NYS BPHA Legislative Caucus retweeted
New Yorkers are outraged tonight. Immigrant communities are terrified. And we are demanding answers. There is still much we don’t know about what happened in Marble Hill. But initial reports indicate ICE agents fired into a vehicle with a five-year-old child inside. Any trained law enforcement officer knows how easily that could have ended in tragedy. By the grace of God, that child appears to have escaped without physical injury. No child should ever have to experience the terror of gunfire, let alone wonder if they’ll make it home alive. As a mother and grandmother, I cannot imagine how frightening those moments must have been. New Yorkers have witnessed far too many acts of violence by a rogue federal agency and untrained agents that operate with impunity. Federal authorities need to provide answers, and they must do so immediately.
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The NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus is still accepting submissions for the 2027 People’s Budget, but time is running out! 🚨 This is your chance to help us tackle the inequalities and injustices facing Black, Latino, and Asian New Yorkers. 📣 To share your ideas, click this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… Submissions are due by Friday, October 16. This is people-powered policy in action, and we look forward to your submissions! #BPHACaucus #PeoplesBudget2027
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The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus is partnering with @thenyic to host a Know Your Rights Webinar TONIGHT from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. This webinar is intended to provide New Yorkers with practical information about their rights and how they can protect themselves and their families during interactions with ICE officials. Register to attend here: bit.ly/4hnQwg9
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Wishing you a very Happy Birthday! @KwaniB_Opharrow 🎈
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The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus is partnering with @thenyic to host a Know Your Rights Webinar on Tuesday, September 29, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. This webinar is intended to provide New Yorkers with practical information about their rights and how they can protect themselves and their families during interactions with ICE officials. We encourage you to share the registration information with anyone that may benefit from this important resource! Register to attend here: bit.ly/4hnQwg9
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The BPHA Caucus wishes a very happy birthday to the Speaker of the NYS Assembly, Carl Heastie!
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Caucus Chair @SolagesNY and Members @votejgr, @Dais77NY, @NYSenatorRivera & @LeroyComrie were proud to stand with New York’s CDPAP caregivers as 70,000 workers take a massive step toward unionizing by filing for an election to join @1199SEIU. If the vote is successful, nearly 190,000 caregivers across NYS would win representation in what would be the largest union election in U.S. history. Care work is essential work. Making sure home care workers get the representation they deserve is the first step to properly value their labor.
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Wishing a peaceful and meaningful Yom Kippur to all who celebrate.
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