Reproductive Rights Advocates Gather For Day Of Action

​Albany – Today Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts held its Annual Day of Action, with more than 1,700 advocates, patients, and supporters of reproductive rights in attendance. Following a morning rally, groups met with legislators to advocate for passage of the Women’s Agenda and funding for family planning in New York State. 
 
Special guests at the event included Governor Andrew Cuomo, Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senate Democratic Conference Leader and BPCLC Co-Chair Andrea Stewart-Cousins.

BPCLC Co-Chair and Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins addresses advocates.

Advocates show their support for Planned Parenthood.

Advocates listen to Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards.