The Alliance for Quality Education strongly opposes S.8599 / A.9335 and Part K of the FY2027 Public Protection and General Government (PPGG) Executive Budget bill (S.9005 / A.10005), which would establish buffer zones prohibiting demonstrations within 25 feet of houses of worship and reproductive health facilities across New York. While the standalone bills apply broadly … Continue reading Memorandum in Opposition to S.8599 (Sutton) / A.9335 (Lasher) and Part K of the FY2027 Public Protection and General Government Executive Budget bill
Protect New Yorkers’ Right to Protest
It has been hard not to feel frustrated as protest is being restricted across the country, and now here, in New York State, where proposals to limit where people can gather and speak out are being considered by our state legislature. Lawmakers are weighing so-called buffer zones around houses of worship (S.8599/A.9335) that would give … Continue reading Protect New Yorkers’ Right to Protest
Don’t Leave Out Child Care Workers or CCAP from the Final Budget
We are now in a second budget extension, with leaders again moving past the deadline instead of reaching a final agreement. Decisions are still being made about what will be included in the enacted budget, and our leaders need to hear directly from us before anything is finalized. Nearly 20,000 children remain on child care waitlists … Continue reading Don’t Leave Out Child Care Workers or CCAP from the Final Budget
No Final Budget Without Taxing the Rich.
Governor Hochul let today’s deadline pass and chose a budget extender through next Tuesday over a final agreement. We have all seen how our calls to Tax the Rich have been falling on her ears. New Yorkers are asking for something different from what the Governor is advancing in Albany. The majority of New Yorkers are calling for … Continue reading No Final Budget Without Taxing the Rich.
AQE Condemns Passage of Bills Restricting First Amendment Rights
In response to New York City Council passing Intros 1-B and 175-B, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement: “We are furious and deeply disappointed that the members of the New York City Council voted to pass the ‘no free speech buffer zone’ bills, knowing this legislation expands police … Continue reading AQE Condemns Passage of Bills Restricting First Amendment Rights
An explainer on funding NYS’ child child care workforce
One House Proposals 2026-27 Side by Side Analysis
One House Proposals Acknowledge Need to Raise Taxes, Invest in Child Care Workforce
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 10, 2026) — Public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement in response to the Senate and Assembly budget proposals: “The Senate and Assembly budget proposals both include priorities that must be reflected in the final enacted budget. Working families across New York are facing deep and growing … Continue reading One House Proposals Acknowledge Need to Raise Taxes, Invest in Child Care Workforce
AQE Condemns Normalization of Hate Speech, Islamophobia Since Mamdani’s Election
NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 3, 2026) — Public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We unequivocally condemn the normalization of hate speech and Islamophobia that has intensified since the election of Zohran Mamdani,” said Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari and Marina Marcou-O’Malley, co-executive directors, Alliance for Quality Education. “Again and again we hear … Continue reading AQE Condemns Normalization of Hate Speech, Islamophobia Since Mamdani’s Election