Brooklyn, N.Y. – New York State Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn), the author of A.4571, the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act, held a press conference highlighting the need to immediately pass the bill following the...

Albany, NY – In a show of unity, faith leaders, housing advocates, and a diverse group of elected officials gathered at the New York State Capitol in Albany in support of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S7791/A8386). The event, held in the...

The offices of New York State Assembly Members Brian A. Cunningham and Phara Souffrant Forrest, along with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Labor and Jobs4Us, will host a Central Brooklyn job fair tomorrow,...

I remain steadfast in my commitment to preserving Downstate Medical Center, a lifeline for thousands of low-income people of color in District 43. The recently announced investment of $200 million to cover two years of operating costs and $300 million...

I remain steadfast in my commitment to preserving Downstate Medical Center, a lifeline for thousands of low-income people of color in District 43. The recently announced investment of $200 million to cover two years of operating costs and $300 million...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Brian A. Cunningham and Senator Michelle Hinchey, the sponsors of Melanie’s Law (S6288/A6026), led a press conference in Albany today calling for the bill’s passage in the 2024 legislative session alongside Co-Prime Sponsors...

Following the announcement of President Biden’s latest tranche of student debt relief, Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement: “Student debt has saddled our communities for too long, depressing economic output...

Let me be unequivocally clear: Closing SUNY Downstate is not an option that is on the table or one that I would ever support. However, it's no secret that Downstate, like many hospitals across our borough and state, faces financial challenges due to Medicare...

“Today, we said goodbye to Dr. John Flateau. As a professor and Chair of the Department of Public Administration at Medgar Evers College, he was central to my education and professional growth, as he was to so many others. His legacy reaches far beyond...

New York, NY – Today, Governor Hochul signed into law S.1163-A/A.7691, which creates the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. The Commission will study the legacy of slavery in New York State, discrimination against people of...