New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies Convenes Business Meetings

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will hold a public Business Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with proceedings taking place simultaneously in Yonkers and Rochester. The meeting is open to the public and will provide updates on the Commission’s ongoing work and next steps to advance reparative justice across New York State.

The Rochester meeting takes place at Tay House Lodge, located at 85 Hillside Avenue, Rochester, N.Y. 14610. The Yonkers meeting will be held at the Center for the Urban River at Beczak, Sarah Lawrence College, 35 Alexander Street, Yonkers, N.Y. 10701.

Established to examine the legacy of slavery and systemic discrimination in New York State, the  Commission is tasked with developing proposals to address longstanding racial inequities and harms experienced by Black communities.

The primary focus of business meetings is to address the internal business of the Commission, including internal discussions, decision-making, planning by the commissioners and voting on resolutions as necessary. A quorum of at least five commissioners must be present to hold any votes.

These meetings are open to the public; however, because they are devoted primarily to Commission business, the time for receiving public comment may be limited to a short period at the end of the meeting. Business meetings will be live-streamed, and video recordings will be available on the Commission’s website for later viewing.

The NYSCCRR continues its statewide work studying the economic, social and political impacts of slavery and systemic racism in New York State. Additional public hearings and business meetings are scheduled through spring 2026.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE COMMISSION'S WORK

Community members can learn more details at www.ny.gov/reparations. While these specific business meetings are centered on internal operations, those wishing to provide formal input may submit written or audio testimony via email to:

ReparationsCommission@reparations.ny.gov or leave a voicemail by calling 518 473-3997.