NYS Community Commission on Reparations Remedies

03/31/2026

On the final day of Women’s History Month, the Commission recognizes the women whose leadership, research, and advocacy continue to shape its work, and help move New York forward.

03/25/2026

How do you quantify generations of economic harm?

From expert testimony to powerful community voices, Staten Island’s public hearing unpacked the economic realities shaping the reparations conversation in New York.

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The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies continues collecting testimony and data for a final report.

03/24/2026

The recording of the Staten Island public hearing from Saturday, March 21 is now live.

Focused on Economic Justice: Quantifying Harms, the hearing featured insights from Staten Island-based historian Dr. Debbie-Ann Paige, economist and author Dr. Julianne Malveaux, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution Dr. Andre Perry – alongside powerful public testimony to help inform the Commission’s work.

Watch the full recording:

New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies Public Hearing - Staten Island, NY

03/21/2026

Happening now: the Staten Island public hearing on reparations.

Join live on YouTube or Zoom and make your voice heard — links below.

Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96809492406

Watch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/6VpW8KUotmg

03/18/2026

Reminder: the next NYSCCRR public hearing is in 3 days!

Join us this Saturday for a public hearing on reparations at the Staten Island Urban Center.

The focus is economic development and the harms of slavery, and community members will have the opportunity to share testimony.

📍 Staten Island Urban Center
🕛 12–4 PM

New York needs to hear your voice! This event is free and open to the public.

Register now: https://new-york-reparations-public-hearing-staten-island.eventbrite.com

03/17/2026

The recording of the NYSCCRR Business Meeting from Friday, March 13 is now available.

Watch to stay informed on the Commission’s ongoing work and updates.

View the recording:

New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies Business Meeting (March 13th, 2026) - New York, NY and Rochester, NY

03/16/2026

New York communities are continuing to explore what reparations could look like at the local level.

This article from The Cornell Daily Sun highlights Ithaca’s effort to fund a reparations study and the broader statewide work underway, including the research and public hearings led by the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies.

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Ithaca is leading New York State’s reparation efforts with a passed proposal that will allocate $50,000 of Ithaca’s 2025 budget to funding a study on reparations for Black residents.

03/13/2026

What is the NYSCCRR up to?

TODAY: Join the NYSCCRR for a public business meeting, in person or online at 3PM EST!

ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/92783586626

The meeting will focus on Commission business and planning. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe, with limited time for public comment at the conclusion.

No registration required.

Learn more: www.ny.gov/events/nysccrr-business-meeting

03/12/2026

Public Hearing on Reparations

Theme: Economic Development — Quantifying Harms

📍 Staten Island Urban Center, 206 Bay Street (ground floor), Staten Island, NY, 10301
🗓️ Saturday, March 21
🕥 12–4 PM

New Yorkers are invited to attend or share testimony. Register here: https://new-york-reparations-public-hearing-staten-island.eventbrite.com

03/06/2026

“These stories must be told to acknowledge our past and create a better future together.” — Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, speaking at the Commission’s public hearing in Albany.

Community voices and leadership perspectives are helping guide the work of the Commission.

Learn more and stay informed about upcoming hearings:
🔗 ny.gov/reparations

03/04/2026

The work continues.

Since its establishment in 2023, the NYSCCRR has been gathering testimony, conducting research, and engaging communities across the state to inform its recommendations.

📍Key milestones ahead include a draft report in June 2026 and statewide outreach in 2027.

Follow the Commission’s progress and stay informed: ny.gov/reparations.

03/03/2026

The NYS Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will convene for its next Business Meeting on Friday, March 13 from 3:00–5:00 PM.

Join in-person in Rochester and the Bronx, or livestream on the NYSCCRR YouTube channel (YouTube.com/).

Watch live and stay engaged with the Commission’s work at ny.gov/reparations.