New York

Join Me As I Update the Adoptee Rights Map

First published on January 14, 2020 • Last updated on January 14, 2020

On January 15, 2020, at 12:01am I will update the adoptee rights map to show the unrestricted status of New York. Wanna be there when I do?

Requesting an Original Birth Certificate

First published on January 1, 2020 • Last updated on January 14, 2020

How, when, and where adult adopted people may currently order copies of their own original birth certificates in the unrestricted OBC states.

New York’s Equal Rights Law: FAQ

First published on November 15, 2019 • Last updated on October 11, 2022

Updated answers and questions about New York’s newly enacted adoptee rights law, which Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed on November 14, 2019.

Updated Info about New York’s Equal Rights Bill

First published on June 22, 2019 • Last updated on June 24, 2019

An updated list of questions and answers about the Weprin/Montgomery Bill, which was finally passed in the New York Assembly on June 20, 2019

Essential FAQ About the New York Bills

First published on February 26, 2019 • Last updated on February 26, 2019

Quick and honest answers to questions you may have about the Weprin/Montgomery Bill, a clean adoptee rights bill in New York that I support.

What Equality Could Like in New York

First published on June 3, 2018 • Last updated on June 3, 2018

In order to settle questions and rumors, I’ve laid out some quick answers to what I’ve seen, heard, and been privy to with current New York adoptee rights legislation.

Legislative Update: Florida, New York and All Others

First published on February 19, 2018 • Last updated on February 19, 2018

The latest in adoptee rights legislation, with sessions just getting started, in full swing, or even close to adjournment. New York and Florida are the big ones but others hang on to the promise of clean.

What a Veto Means Today

First published on January 11, 2018 • Last updated on January 11, 2018

If you didn’t think a veto in New York would happen before, think again of what can happen today.

Contact Governor Cuomo Today

First published on December 20, 2017 • Last updated on December 31, 2017

You can tweet, post, yell, pray, or fill out an online form. But it’s now best to call. Tell Gov. Cuomo to veto A53036B.

Let’s Do Some New York Math

First published on June 28, 2017 • Last updated on June 28, 2017

I preface this by saying, “My God, New York legislators, did you not even think to determine the financial impact of this terrible bill?”