Category: Press Statements
The Bronx Defenders Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address
The Bronx, NY – Following Governor Hochul’s State of the State address on January 13, The Bronx Defenders issued the following statement: “Governor Hochul’s State of the State outlined policy and budget priorities that will directly shape the lives of the nearly 20,000 people we represent each year in criminal, family, civil, and immigration courts. These are families, children, tenants, and immigrants navigating systems […]
To Truly Stand with Immigrant New Yorkers, Governor Hochul Must Work With Legislature to Pass ‘New York For All’ This Year
Albany, NY – Following Governor Hochul’s State of the State address, The New York for All Coalition, comprised of directly impacted families, advocacy, labor, faith, youth, and direct service organizations from across New York State, issued the following statement: “Across the country, State leaders are rising up to stop the Trump administration’s brutal, violent, racist, […]
Hundreds of New Yorkers March for the Disappeared at the Capitol, Calling on Albany to Pass New York for All Act
Photos and videos available here Albany, N.Y. – Hundreds of union members, faith leaders, civil rights and legal advocates and community members across New York State marched at the Capitol today for New Yorkers disappeared by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling out ICE’s brutal tactics and demanding leaders in Albany pass the New York for […]
The Bronx Defenders and Bronx Cannabis Hub Celebrated Grand Opening of Diamond Dispensary in Williamsburg
Hector Bonilla, system-impacted and long-time Bronx resident, becomes thirteenth independent dispensary to open with Hub’s support Bronx, NY – On Friday, The Bronx Defenders and The Bronx Cannabis Hub proudlycelebratedthe grand opening of Diamond Dispensary, independently owned by longtime Bronx resident Hector Bonilla. As a system-impacted individual, Hector’s story reflects the purpose of cannabis equity in New York. The ribbon cutting occurred at 455 Graham Ave in Williamsburg, […]
Young People, Attorneys, Advocates, Providers, Clergy, Unions, and Impacted New Yorkers Unite in Coalition to Defend New York’s Landmark Raise the Age Law
“The Coalition to Protect Raise The Age: Build Futures, Invest In Youth” Brings Together 221 Organizations Statewide Coalition Will Work to Preserve the Law, Combat Misinformation, and Promote Community-Based Investments That Deliver True Public Safety Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (ALBANY, NY) — Young people, attorneys, advocates, service providers, clergy, unions, and impacted New Yorkers — […]