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April 21, 2025
Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
Catholic Conference statement on the death of Pope Francis
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January 23, 2025
Statement on the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA)
Following is a statement by James Cultrara, director for education for the New York State Catholic Conference, on the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), which is federal legislation that would create an income tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations which aid families with children in religious and independent schools.
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January 15, 2025
Statement on Gov. Hochul’s Abortion Expansion Agenda
Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Hochul’s abortion expansion agenda.
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January 7, 2025
NYS Catholic Conference Statement on Governor Hochul’s proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit
Following is a statement from Kristen Curran, director of government relations of the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Hochul’s proposed expansion of the Empire State Tax Credit, which would triple the credit for children under 4 years old, and double the average credit for all families.
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November 6, 2024
NYS Catholic Conference Statement on Passage of Proposal 1
Statement from Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on Passage of Proposal 1.
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August 7, 2024
Statement on Planned Parenthood Pause on Late-Term Abortions
Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference, on reports in The City and The New York Times that Planned Parenthood will cease performing late-term abortions at its New York City facility, and close four other clinics due to economic factors.
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July 22, 2024
Catholic Conference Urges ‘No’ Vote on Prop 1 This Fall
The Bishops of New York State are urging Catholic New Yorkers to oppose Proposal One
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May 21, 2024
Statement on Gov. Hochul's Comments on Court of Appeals Ruling
Statement on Gov. Hochul's comments on Court of Appeals ruling
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May 21, 2024
Statement on Court of Appeals decision in Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, et al v Vullo
Statement from Dennis Poust, executive director, NYS Catholic Conference on the Court of Appeals decision in Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, et al v Vullo
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November 13, 2025
Statement on Latest State Bailout for Planned Parenthood
October 24, 2025