The government can’t stop working for the people in a time of crisis. It is not sustainable to govern by executive order though 2020. We need a fully active legislative body, working remotely, doing the people’s work.

Your #DemocracyDoesntPause photo petitions are being seen by our legislators, and they’ve taken the first steps toward remote voting. However, our lawmakers haven't signaled if they will stay in session after the budget is finalized this week.

We can’t rely on the governor to to lead the state alone — we need our representatives to remain in session and stand up for New Yorkers as vital decisions are being made throughout this ongoing crisis on rent relief, housing issues, elections, supporting small businesses and social services, and protecting our most vulnerable.

Call the Albany switchboard TODAY and demand that your state legislators stay in session, working remotely, and be a co-equal branch of government, representing us the people.

CALL 1. Albany Assembly Switchboard 518-455-4218
CALL 2. Albany Senate Switchboard 518-455-2800
*Find out who your reps are here.

SCRIPT: Hi, thank you for working during this time, I hope you’re safe and healthy. I want to tell [my rep] that we need a fully active legislative body, working remotely, doing the people’s work. Please commit to staying in session after the budget is finalized this week. Thank you.