A crowd of people gather outside the Supreme Court, May 2 in Washington, after a draft opinion reported by Politico suggested the court may overturn Roe v. Wade. ASSOCIATED PRESS |
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May 03, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Sabrina Rezzy
rezzys@nyassembly.gov
718-940-0428
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Supreme Court To Overturn Roe v. Wade
amid the Coronavirus pandemic
NYS Announces New Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado; NYC Celebrates National Small Business Week; Some Primaries Move To August; and More!
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New York Post - Renewed push for cameras on all subway platforms 3 years after unsolved death. Read more here.
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1010 Wins - Sedrick's Law Would Put Cameras In Every Train Station-Why Hasn't It Passed? Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn Joins Newsline. Listen here.
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STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMEMBER
BICHOTTE HERMELYN
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The Supreme Court majority has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to Politico, which published an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito. The breaking news also marks the first time in modern history that a draft decision in a pending case has been published. Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn issued the following statement:
“The Supreme Court majority decision draft is confirmation of our worst fears come true. This will reverse all of the progress of the last five decades on abortion rights. The threat the decision poses is not just an attack on women’s rights: it’s a blow to democracy. Americans across the political aisle oppose this ruling and support the right to choose. We must unite to ensure every person and family can access safe and affordable abortion. As Chair of the Task Force on Women's Issues, I want to remind all New Yorkers that abortion remains legal.”
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Photo credit: Paul Morigi/Getty Images |
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- Governor Hochul announced the appointment of Congressman Antonio Delgado as lieutenant governor of New York. Read more here.
- The governor issued a proclamation celebrating May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read more here.
- Governor Hochul announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program was allocated $15 million to help low-income individuals and families who lack air conditioning to stay cool during the upcoming summer months.
- Applications began Monday, May 2nd. Read more here.
- The governor announced that the United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded New York State $7.2 million to help strengthen crisis call center services.
- New York State is preparing for the transition of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on July 16, 2022, to the number 988 from the current 1-800-273-8255. Read more here.
- New York States Court of Appeals has rejected the state’s new congressional and state Senate lines
- The courts found that the lines for the maps were unconstitutional which will likely delay some of the state’s June primaries. Read more here.
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Photo credit: Courtesy of NYC Mayor’s Office |
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- Mayor Adams and New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez launched “Speeding Ruins Lives, Slow Down” to address traffic violence.
- The $4 million multi-platform, multilingual campaign is intended to counter rising traffic violence and curb dangerous driving behaviors, like speeding, that occurred at higher rates since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.
- The mayor and New York City Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin D. Kim celebrated the kick off of National Small Business Week.
- National Small Business Week is a five day event planned in all five boroughs that will raise awareness of the many resources and services SBS offers to small businesses. Read more here.
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- The Supreme Court voted to strike down the Roe v. Wade decision which would overturn the right to abortion according to a draft opinion published in Politico last night and confirmed by Justice Roberts today. Read more here.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES |
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If you or someone you love would like to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit here or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX ( 1-833-697-4829). |
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New York State is partnering with counties to provide in-home vaccinations for those who can't travel to a vaccine provider for medical or nonmedical reasons.
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MUTUAL AID NYC FOOD RESOURCES |
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Mutual Aid NYC is providing food assistance, resources, and other services. To get more information call their hotline at which you can call at 646-437-8080. |
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NYC SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE NETWORK |
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The NYC Small Business Resource Network is a unique private/public partnership that provides our local businesses with the free, personalized guidance they need right now to survive the pandemic. If you have a small business, you can sign up for this network today.
Once you fill out the brief intake form, you will be matched with a business support specialist. Through this program, all five borough Chambers of Commerce have specialists offering one-on-one support to businesses in their boroughs.
The program is funded by a $2.8 million grant from the New York City-based Peter G. Peterson Foundation and supported by in-kind contributions from other partners, this collaboration, led by the Partnership for New York City, the NYC Economic Development Corporation and all five Chambers of Commerce, leverages the city’s corporate, financial and professional services sectors, as well as universities, philanthropies and expert volunteers to help small business owners gain access to a range of programs and services.
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COVID-19 RAPID TESTING BROOKLYN LOCATIONS |
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Photo Credit: Pixabay/CDC |
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- Notify NYC: Beware of COVID-19 scams!
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Report price gouging to 311 or NYC.gov/dcwp. You can also file a complaint to the Attorney General's office by filling out a complaint form.
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NYS Price Gouging Hotline: 800-697-1220.
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CDC staff will NOT go door-to-door. If you experience this, call 911.
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Due to the impact of COVID-19 on New York City's workforce, the City of New York has developed a list of resources for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19 or are seeking additional assistance. The list below will be updated frequently.
It has information on the following categories:
- Employment Resources
- Food Assistance
- Health & Medical Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Rent Arrears and Public Assistance
- Emotional Support & Spiritual Care
- Other Assistance
NYS Department of Health Hotline for people who want to be assessed and get appointment for test (888-364-3065). NYC residents should call (844-692-4692).
The Hebrew Educational Society in partnership with MET Council has a food pantry that is open to all. To reserve a spot, visit here.
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Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn represents the 42nd Assembly District in Brooklyn covering Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. She is currently the Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), Chair of the Task Force on Women's Issues and serves on the following committees: Housing, Government Operations, Education, Banks, Health, and Higher Education. She also sits on Governor Hochul's Domestic Violence Advisory Council and Mayor Adams MWBE Task Force.
As a current Assemblymember, District Leader, and Chair of Brooklyn Democratic Party, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn has been an outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, education, economic development, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, school safety, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.
Learn more about
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn by visiting her websites:
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