Amanda Gallipeau
@amg05.bsky.social
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important updates on the Monroe County Language Access Coalition, our Victims of Crimes Act grant, a recap on our “Celebration of Leadership,” staff recognition, and more. Updates below! empirejustice.org/news/policy-...
Policy Matters - November 2025
Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include details on how you can help our CASH program, information on food and heating assistance, updates on proposed ...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
important updates on the Monroe County Language Access Coalition, our Victims of Crimes Act grant, a recap on our “Celebration of Leadership,” staff recognition, and more. Updates below! empirejustice.org/news/policy-...
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Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include details on how you can help our CASH program, information on food and heating assistance...
Policy Matters - November 2025
Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include details on how you can help our CASH program, information on food and heating assistance, updates on proposed ...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include details on how you can help our CASH program, information on food and heating assistance...
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Welcome to the October edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include critical updates on SNAP as the federal government shutdown impacts low-income New Yorkers, updates on key bills, information on the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council...
November 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Welcome to the October edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include critical updates on SNAP as the federal government shutdown impacts low-income New Yorkers, updates on key bills, information on the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council...
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Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we’re covering New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilsons Hearing on Civil Legal Services, bills we are tracking, updates on student loans, employee celebrations, and more. Updates below! empirejustice.org/news/policy-...
Policy Matters - September 2025
Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we’re covering New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilsons Hearing on Civil Legal Services, bills we are tracking, updates on s...
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October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we’re covering New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilsons Hearing on Civil Legal Services, bills we are tracking, updates on student loans, employee celebrations, and more. Updates below! empirejustice.org/news/policy-...
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Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. The New York State Legislature has officially wrapped its 2025 Legislative session, with several key proposals crossing the finish line.
Policy Matters - June 2025
Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. The New York State Legislature has officially wrapped its 2025 Legislative session, with several key proposals crossing the finish line. ...
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July 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. The New York State Legislature has officially wrapped its 2025 Legislative session, with several key proposals crossing the finish line.
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Let’s ensure it becomes law. We thank @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and @amypaulin.bsky.social for your leadership and look forward to @governor.ny.gov signing into law!
June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Let’s ensure it becomes law. We thank @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and @amypaulin.bsky.social for your leadership and look forward to @governor.ny.gov signing into law!
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We are excited to share that S7001 (Mayer) / A7616 (Paulin) has passed both chambers! This bill seeks to make changes to the Prompt Contracting Law that would help to address nonprofits’ largest challenges with State funding. This is crucial, more than ever, for nonprofits and civil legal services.
June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We are excited to share that S7001 (Mayer) / A7616 (Paulin) has passed both chambers! This bill seeks to make changes to the Prompt Contracting Law that would help to address nonprofits’ largest challenges with State funding. This is crucial, more than ever, for nonprofits and civil legal services.
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...and shield families from punitive actions. Thank you to @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social and Assemblymember Harry Bronson for sponsoring this vital bill and look forward to @governor.ny.gov signing into law!
June 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
...and shield families from punitive actions. Thank you to @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social and Assemblymember Harry Bronson for sponsoring this vital bill and look forward to @governor.ny.gov signing into law!
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We are thrilled to see the SHIELD Bill (S.4914B Hoylman-Sigal/A.5480C Bronson) has passed both houses of the Legislature! This critical legislation would protect those who seek medically necessary care in New York State without being punished, expand protections for providers...
June 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We are thrilled to see the SHIELD Bill (S.4914B Hoylman-Sigal/A.5480C Bronson) has passed both houses of the Legislature! This critical legislation would protect those who seek medically necessary care in New York State without being punished, expand protections for providers...
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🚨Action Alert 🚨
Join us to push for a solution to nonprofit contracting in New York State bit.ly/NonprofitAct...
Join us to push for a solution to nonprofit contracting in New York State bit.ly/NonprofitAct...
Empire Justice Center - Contracting Action Alert
Empire Justice Center - Contracting Action Alert
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June 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🚨Action Alert 🚨
Join us to push for a solution to nonprofit contracting in New York State bit.ly/NonprofitAct...
Join us to push for a solution to nonprofit contracting in New York State bit.ly/NonprofitAct...
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Did you know? New York is 1 of only 8 states that does NOT ban unfair or abusive acts. This glaring oversight leaves New Yorkers vulnerable. Let us advocate for policies that protect New Yorker’s consumer rights. Pass the Fair Business Practices Act NOW.
www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
May 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Did you know? New York is 1 of only 8 states that does NOT ban unfair or abusive acts. This glaring oversight leaves New Yorkers vulnerable. Let us advocate for policies that protect New Yorker’s consumer rights. Pass the Fair Business Practices Act NOW.
www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
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New Yorkers who need the laws’ protection the most. Updates below! empirejustice.org/news/policy-...
June 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
New Yorkers who need the laws’ protection the most. Updates below! empirejustice.org/news/policy-...
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Welcome to the May edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we bring you an overview of the 2025-26 Budget, legislative updates, highlights from press conferences and celebrations. We continue our work to respond to policy changes and to shore up and expand safeguards for...
June 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Welcome to the May edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we bring you an overview of the 2025-26 Budget, legislative updates, highlights from press conferences and celebrations. We continue our work to respond to policy changes and to shore up and expand safeguards for...
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Jong-Fast: This would be the largest cut to food assistance in US history—and it will result in hungry kids.
It’s also important to mention that this bill grows the deficit. I don’t know how it manages to do the two things you absolutely don’t want—starve children and grow the deficit—but it does.
It’s also important to mention that this bill grows the deficit. I don’t know how it manages to do the two things you absolutely don’t want—starve children and grow the deficit—but it does.
May 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Jong-Fast: This would be the largest cut to food assistance in US history—and it will result in hungry kids.
It’s also important to mention that this bill grows the deficit. I don’t know how it manages to do the two things you absolutely don’t want—starve children and grow the deficit—but it does.
It’s also important to mention that this bill grows the deficit. I don’t know how it manages to do the two things you absolutely don’t want—starve children and grow the deficit—but it does.
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#ReformNYContractProcess #ContractsOnTime #PayWhatYouOweNY
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White Paper: nylscoalition.org/nonprofits-i...
Sign On Google Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign On Letter: empirejustice.org/wp-content/u...
Press Release: empirejustice.org/wp-content/u...
May 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#ReformNYContractProcess #ContractsOnTime #PayWhatYouOweNY
White Paper: nylscoalition.org/nonprofits-i...
Sign On Google Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign On Letter: empirejustice.org/wp-content/u...
Press Release: empirejustice.org/wp-content/u...
White Paper: nylscoalition.org/nonprofits-i...
Sign On Google Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign On Letter: empirejustice.org/wp-content/u...
Press Release: empirejustice.org/wp-content/u...
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Empire Justice & Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York are hosting a name change clinic on 5/19, 11 AM- 5 PM at the Schenectady Public Library. These clinics provide free legal help on changing names and gender-markers for individuals 18+
Registration required! www.facebook.com/share/p/1APJ...
Registration required! www.facebook.com/share/p/1APJ...
May 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Empire Justice & Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York are hosting a name change clinic on 5/19, 11 AM- 5 PM at the Schenectady Public Library. These clinics provide free legal help on changing names and gender-markers for individuals 18+
Registration required! www.facebook.com/share/p/1APJ...
Registration required! www.facebook.com/share/p/1APJ...
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Welcome to the April edition of Policy Matters. We bring you updates on the NYS budget, info from our Benefits team, & testimony presented to the Rochester City Council. Lots of work responding to policy changes & more - check out our newsletter for more info: empirejustice.org/resources_po...
Policy Matters - April 2025
Welcome to the April edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we bring you updates on the New York State budget, information from our Benefits team, and testimony presented to the Roches...
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May 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Welcome to the April edition of Policy Matters. We bring you updates on the NYS budget, info from our Benefits team, & testimony presented to the Rochester City Council. Lots of work responding to policy changes & more - check out our newsletter for more info: empirejustice.org/resources_po...
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Every child deserves a fair chance. Because of Trump's funding cut, our contract to provide legal aid for migrant kids was terminated, impacting their access to justice.
Support our work: empirejustice.org/donate/
Sign up for advocacy alerts: empirejustice.org/register/
Support our work: empirejustice.org/donate/
Sign up for advocacy alerts: empirejustice.org/register/
April 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Every child deserves a fair chance. Because of Trump's funding cut, our contract to provide legal aid for migrant kids was terminated, impacting their access to justice.
Support our work: empirejustice.org/donate/
Sign up for advocacy alerts: empirejustice.org/register/
Support our work: empirejustice.org/donate/
Sign up for advocacy alerts: empirejustice.org/register/
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We're teaming up with Legal Aid Society of NENY and Schenectady County Public Library to bring free transgender & nonbinary name change clinics to the Albany area on 5/19, 11 AM - 5 PM!
Registration required! Please bring ID and birth certificate. This clinic is for individuals ages 18+.
Registration required! Please bring ID and birth certificate. This clinic is for individuals ages 18+.
April 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We're teaming up with Legal Aid Society of NENY and Schenectady County Public Library to bring free transgender & nonbinary name change clinics to the Albany area on 5/19, 11 AM - 5 PM!
Registration required! Please bring ID and birth certificate. This clinic is for individuals ages 18+.
Registration required! Please bring ID and birth certificate. This clinic is for individuals ages 18+.
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Our Policy and Comms Mgr, Amanda Gallipeau testified at Rochester City Council's Hearing on LGBTQ+ Rights. Watch her testimony ( 54 min. mark) or read it: lnkd.in/g2figxau
We remain committed to asserting the fundamental rights of our LGBTQ+ community throughout NYS.
Our Policy and Comms Mgr, Amanda Gallipeau testified at Rochester City Council's Hearing on LGBTQ+ Rights. Watch her testimony ( 54 min. mark) or read it: lnkd.in/g2figxau
We remain committed to asserting the fundamental rights of our LGBTQ+ community throughout NYS.
Public Hearings Hosted by Stanley Martin, Kim Smith and Mary Lupien
YouTube video by Rochester, NY City Council
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April 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Our Policy and Comms Mgr, Amanda Gallipeau testified at Rochester City Council's Hearing on LGBTQ+ Rights. Watch her testimony ( 54 min. mark) or read it: lnkd.in/g2figxau
We remain committed to asserting the fundamental rights of our LGBTQ+ community throughout NYS.
Our Policy and Comms Mgr, Amanda Gallipeau testified at Rochester City Council's Hearing on LGBTQ+ Rights. Watch her testimony ( 54 min. mark) or read it: lnkd.in/g2figxau
We remain committed to asserting the fundamental rights of our LGBTQ+ community throughout NYS.
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Empire Justice Center will provide live testimony at 5 PM at Rochester's City Council Public Hearing on LGBTQ+ rights. We'll highlight valuable resources by our civil rights team. Details and links to each are in the comments below.
Scan the QR code or visit:
www.youtube.com/@RochesterCi...
Scan the QR code or visit:
www.youtube.com/@RochesterCi...
April 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Empire Justice Center will provide live testimony at 5 PM at Rochester's City Council Public Hearing on LGBTQ+ rights. We'll highlight valuable resources by our civil rights team. Details and links to each are in the comments below.
Scan the QR code or visit:
www.youtube.com/@RochesterCi...
Scan the QR code or visit:
www.youtube.com/@RochesterCi...
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Check out our testimony on health calling for more funds for Community Health Advocates, comprehensive healthcare improvements & medical debt protections, fair pay for legal aid, support for our trans and nonbinary community, & better nonprofit contracting system.
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April 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Check out our testimony on health calling for more funds for Community Health Advocates, comprehensive healthcare improvements & medical debt protections, fair pay for legal aid, support for our trans and nonbinary community, & better nonprofit contracting system.
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If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline: rainn.org/resources
Find vital New York resources through the NY Crime Victims Legal Help website (CVLN), a program of Empire Justice Center: crimevictimshelpny.org/rights/viole...
Find vital New York resources through the NY Crime Victims Legal Help website (CVLN), a program of Empire Justice Center: crimevictimshelpny.org/rights/viole...
April 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline: rainn.org/resources
Find vital New York resources through the NY Crime Victims Legal Help website (CVLN), a program of Empire Justice Center: crimevictimshelpny.org/rights/viole...
Find vital New York resources through the NY Crime Victims Legal Help website (CVLN), a program of Empire Justice Center: crimevictimshelpny.org/rights/viole...