Press Releases and Other Documents
2025
Hoboken Mayor Bhalla, NYC Elected Officials Join Open Plans and Transportation Alternatives Demanding Universal Daylighting Ahead of City Council Hearing
City, State Release Final Report to Reconnect Communities Divided by Cross Bronx Expressway
After Years of Advocacy by Directly Impacted People, City Council Submits Letter to Court
Community Groups Call on the Council to Hold Adams Accountable for Shutting Rikers and Addressing Dangerous Conditions
2024
NYC Comptroller Lander, Advocate & Litigator Coalition Cheer Lawsuit Settlement & Signed Agreement to Begin Congestion Pricing on January 5
City Council Holds Oversight Hearing Examining Impact of Hospital Closures
Disabled Advocates, Preservationists, Elected Officials, Doctors, and Patients Call for Landmark Designation of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary as First NYC Landmark Honoring Disabled History
DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCATES GATHER TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF 14th ST. AND 6TH AVE. ELEVATOR AND ANNOUNCE A NEW TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY LAWSUIT
Disability Advocates’ Lawsuit Challenging the MTA’s Failure to Maintain New York City’s Subway Elevators Proceeding to Trial
One Day, Five Boroughs, 23 Stations: On Citywide Subway Accessibility Day of Action, Riders Canvass Every Station Where Governor Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Has Indefinitely Stalled Long Planned Work On Promised New Elevators
Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY is Recognized for Excellence in Making Vaccinations Available to Older Adults and People With Disabilities
CfZWDs Containerization Plan Challenges NYC DSNYs Approach
CIDNY Executive Director Sharon McLennon Wier Appointed to New York State Trauma Informed Network and Resource Center Advisory Council!
MOUNT SINAI’S NEW YORK EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY NURSES PICKETED FOR SAFE STAFFING AND TO KEEP FACILITY OPEN FOR CARE
Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York Announces Continuing Education Courses for New York’s Mental Health Professionals
Congressman Nadler, Assemblymember Rosenthal, Senators Hoylman-Sigal, Ramos, Cleare Join TA, FSS, Advocates To Demand Assembly Pass Sammy’s Law to Stop Queen’s Traffic Violence Crisis
Advocates, Elected Officials Rally in Support of Congestion Pricing Funding for Accessibility Upgrades
2023
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Amplify the Voices of the Disability Community on the MTA Board
Perelman Performing Arts Center Announces Partnerships to Broaden and Deepen its Service to the Communities of New York
Mayor Adams, Civic Engagement Commission Announce Results of “The People’s Money,” Citywide Participatory Budgeting Vote
New York City Comptroller Lander Addresses City’s Accessibility Issues at Inaugural Disability Justice Roundtable
Disability Advocates and MTA Reach Historic Settlement to Make the NYC Subway Accessible to People Who Need Stair-Free Access
Mayor Adams Releases Community Driven “NYC Speaks Action Plan”
2022
‘Trick-or-Streets’: Adams Administration Announces First-Ever Expansion of Open Street Hours for Halloween, Cuts Ribbon on 34th Avenue Redesign in Queens
Adams Administration Partners With CDC to Deliver 10,000 Accessible At-Home COVID-19 Tests to Those who are Blind or Have Low Vision
New Analysis From Transportation Alternatives and MIT Details How Inequities in Public Space Contribute to Racial and Economic Disparities Across New York City Neighborhoods
Mayor Adams, Civic Engagement Commission Announce Launch Of First-Ever Citywide Participatory Budgeting Process
Disability Advocates and MTA Reach Historic Settlement to Make the NYC Subway Accessible to People Who Need Stair-Free Access
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams Outlines Vision Calling for Expanded Health and Opportunity Investments as Path to Public Safety and Pandemic Recovery in First State of the City Address
Litigation against New York State Board of Elections Resolved – New York to Create Statewide Accessible Absentee Ballot Program
Governor Hochul Establishes Office of the Chief Disability Officer
2021
New York’s Disability Community Calls on Governor To Reinstate The State Office Of The Advocate For People With Disabilities
504 Democratic Club and other Disability Advocates Join Council Member Carlina Rivera and her Colleagues at Rally in Support of Intro 2141-2020
Disability advocates to MTA Stop shared rides on Access-A-Ride in wake of dangerous Delta variant
Decision by Federal Appellate Court Vindicates the Rights of Subway Riders With Disabilities
Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York Announces Retirement of Executive Director Susan M. Dooha and the Appointment of Dr. Sharon M. McLennon-Wier as CIDNY’s New Executive Director
New York City to Launch $15 Million Ranked Choice Voting Education Campaign
Re: Please Reject $160M Raids on Dedicated Transit Funds in One-House Budget Bills,and Ensure $524M in Withheld Funds are Repaid to MTA from FY 2020-2021
2020
Court Certifies Class of People With Disabilities Excluded From NYC Subway System Due To Lack of Stair-Free Access In Violation of NYC Human Rights Law
Unanimous Appellate Court Upholds Ruling That MTA is Subject to NYC Human Rights Law and Can be Held Liable for Discriminating Against Subway Riders with Disabilities
Memorandum In Support: S8119C, A10303
Agreement Made for June Accessible Absentee Voting Program (Stipulation of Settlement)
Coalition of Disability Groups Demand Access to New York’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting (Full complaint)
2019
Queens Borough Public Library Sued for Excluding Persons with Disabilities from Full and Equal Access to Hunters Point Library (Hunters Point Complaint)
MTA is Not Above NYC Human Rights Law and Judge Rules They Can’t Discriminate Against People with Disabilities Who Use the Subway
Lawsuit Brings Equity to Blind Voters Registering to Vote
2018
2018 State of the State Proposals Leave Many Questions for New Yorkers with Disabilities
2017
Court Report Confirms Dismal State of Sidewalks for Disabled New Yorkers (Report and Recommendations)
