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October 9, 2026
Empowering New York Families: NYS Bishops’ Statement on Governor Hochul Opting in to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Statement on Governor Hochul opting in to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit by the Catholic Bishops of New York State.
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October 5, 2026
New Video Series from Archbishop Ronald Hicks Encourages Catholics to “Disagree Without Disrespect”
The New York State Catholic Conference presents a video series featuring Archbishop Hicks on civility in public discourse and how Catholics can engage in difficult conversations while remaining faithful to their values.
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September 8, 2026
Lucas Ashby Appointed NYSCC Director for Education
New York State Catholic Conference Executive Director Dennis Poust has appointed Lucas Ashby as Director for Education. Ashby will share the title and duties with James Cultrara until Cultrara’s retirement in 2027.
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July 31, 2026
NYSCC Comments on Medical Aid in Dying Act Regulations
The NYS Catholic Conference submitted formal comments to the NYS Department of Health regarding proposed regulations implementing the Medical Aid in Dying Act.
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July 30, 2026
Statement on Enactment of New York’s Assisted Suicide Law
Statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, as the state’s physician-assisted suicide law goes into effect.
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June 10, 2026
Gender Neutral Language: A8382-A Paulin / S9316 Sepulveda
Replaces the terms father, mother, and filiation to gender neutral language; repealer.
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June 2, 2026
Down Syndrome Awareness Day: S3500 Weik / A228 Cruz
Designating March 21 as Down Syndrome Awareness Day.
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May 26, 2026
Statement on Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical
Statement from Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on the release of Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical by Pope Leo XIV.
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May 19, 2026
Abortion Ultrasounds: A3694 DiPietro
Ensures that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion.
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May 19, 2026
Tuition for School-Age and Preschool Special Education Programs: A2531 Ra
Providing an annual growth amount for tuition and regional rate reimbursement for approved school-age and preschool special education programs.
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