What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare January 2017 as Poverty Awareness Month in New York to increase awareness of poverty.
Why it matters
Highlights the scale and demographics of poverty in New York. , drawing attention to the millions affected—including disproportionate rates among children, seniors, communities of color, and female-headed households—which can inform targeted policy responses.
Connects local and national efforts to address poverty. , leveraging the momentum of National Poverty in America Awareness Month to foster broader dialogue and coordinated action.
Emphasizes the relationship between education and poverty. , potentially encouraging support for educational initiatives as a strategy for economic mobility and poverty reduction.
Aims to mobilize public and governmental attention. , increasing the likelihood of future legislative or executive actions to address both the immediate and systemic causes of poverty in the state.
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Declare Poverty Awareness Month
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Sponsors
67 Multi-sponsors
- Didi Barrett
- Michael Blake
- Edward Braunstein
- Anthony Brindisi
- Harry B. Bronson
- David Buchwald
- Marc Butler
- Kevin M. Byrne
- Kevin Cahill
- Ron Castorina Jr.
- Vivian Cook
- Marcos Crespo
- Clifford Crouch
- Brian F. Curran
- Michael Cusick
- Maritza Davila
- Michael DenDekker
- Erik Dilan
- Anthony D'Urso
- Steven Englebright
- Joseph Errigo
- Patricia Fahy
- Gary Finch
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Sandy Galef
- Joseph Giglio
- Deborah Glick
- Andrew Goodell
- Richard Gottfried
- Aileen Gunther
- Pamela Harris
- Andrew Hevesi
- Ellen C. Jaffee
- Addie Jenne
- Brian Kolb
- Charles Lavine
- Peter Lawrence
- Barbara Lifton
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- John T. McDonald III
- David McDonough
- Steven McLaughlin
- Michael G. Miller
- Joseph Morelle
- Walter T. Mosley
- Francisco Moya
- Dean Murray
- Felix Ortiz
- Crystal Peoples-Stokes
- N. Nick Perry
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Philip Ramos
- Linda Rosenthal
- Nily Rozic
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Rebecca Seawright
- Luis R. Sepúlveda
- Jo Anne Simon
- Aravella Simotas
- Albert A. Stirpe
- Fred Thiele
- Mary Beth Walsh
- David Weprin
- Jaime R. Williams
- Carrie Woerner
- Kenneth Zebrowski
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 48 BY: M. of A. Lupardo MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 2017, as Poverty Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 48 BY: M. of A. Lupardo MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 2017, as Poverty Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious issues that affect the lives of residents of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 2017, as Poverty Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Poverty in America Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, In 2010, the United States House of Representatives expressed support for the designation of the month of January as Poverty in America Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Over three million New Yorkers live in poverty including
900,000 children and 325,000 senior citizens; and WHEREAS, In New York State, the poverty rate is 15.6% for children under 18, 11.4% for Senior Citizens age 65 and older; and WHEREAS, Families with female heads of households and children present have a 38.4%… Show allHide
900,000 children and 325,000 senior citizens; and WHEREAS, In New York State, the poverty rate is 15.6% for children under 18, 11.4% for Senior Citizens age 65 and older; and WHEREAS, Families with female heads of households and children present have a 38.4% poverty rate; and WHEREAS, Demographically, 11.3% of White, 23.5% of African American, and 25.9% of Hispanic New Yorkers live in poverty; and WHEREAS, Based on educational attainment, those without a degree have a 28.8% poverty rate, those with a high school diploma have a 14.9% poverty rate, those with an associate's degree have a 10.6% poverty rate, and those with a bachelor's degree or higher have a 5.2% poverty rate; and WHEREAS, Rising levels of poverty and economic hardship have a severe impact on the overall well-being of children and senior citizens; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this serious issue, and more must be done to eradicate poverty at the local, State and national levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 2017, as Poverty Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Poverty in America Awareness Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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