September 2025

Join PPHP for a month packed with events and actions. There will be special guest collaborations, important actions, and community events you do not want to miss!

Check back on the Monthly Activist Calendar page throughout the month. More events and actions will be added.

In-Person Events

Letters to the Governor

Multiple days and locations

Here’s the good news: the New York State legislature passed three bills this session to address problems surrounding privacy and access to care. However, Governor Hochul has yet to sign them into law.

Let's use our voice and let her know that we want these bills signed! 

We have two letter writing events this month to take action:

• Tuesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. in Suffolk 
• Monday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m. in Rockland  

More about the bills:

Shield Law 2.0, S.4914-B/A.5480-C, will strengthen, and fill gaps in, our state's shield laws to ensure that New York State will not be complicit in hostile states' and the Trump Administration's efforts to investigate, prosecute, or punish those who seek, provide, and support reproductive health care and gender-affirming care in New York.

New York Health Information Privacy Act, S.929/A.2141, will give New Yorkers more control over our electronic health information, like Fitbit, smartwatch, and period tracking app data, and make it harder for hostile states or the federal government to use those data to investigate, prosecute, or punish people who seek, provide, or support access to health reproductive health care and gender-affirming care in New York. 

Hospital Transparency, S.3486/A.3862, will give New Yorkers the tools to find out whether the hospital in their area provides the care they need prior to admission and will assist the State in identifying care deserts where particular types of health care are completely unavailable, laying the groundwork to ensure that all New Yorkers can receive comprehensive health care regardless of their zip code.

Ongoing Opportunities

Share Your Story

Every Planned Parenthood supporter and patient advocate has a story to tell as to why they support access to sexual and reproductive health care. Stories humanize our work to show Planned Parenthood's commitment to the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve through our health care services, education programs, and fearless advocacy. With sexual and reproductive health care under constant attack, it is essential that we share as many stories as possible to raise awareness and engage more people in our movement.

Click the link below to share your story. Want to talk to a staff member before submitting? Email [email protected]. 

Sign the Petition

Anti-reproductive health lawmakers have voted to “defund” Planned Parenthood. It’s time to make our voices heard, especially here in New York. New York has long been a leader in reproductive freedom. Without Planned Parenthood, reproductive health care access in the state is at risk.

Here is how to take action right now:
Sign the petition to tell Governor Hochul to ensure all New Yorkers have access to reproductive health care. We are urging Governor Hochul to commit to the funding necessary to ensure that all New Yorkers continue to have access to the sexual and reproductive health care they need, regardless of where they live or how much money they make.

Community Events Corner

National Day of Action for Medicaid | September 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. In front of the Sun River Health Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Center at 1556 Straight Path in Wyandanch | A speak out by the Long Island Region of the NYS Poor People's Campaign and in locations in 12 states on the Non-Violent Medicaid Army's (NVMA's) Day of Action.

Draw Out | September 13, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Heckscher Park | Join us for a day of creativity in the Museum and Heckscher Park! Enjoy a broad array of activities designed for all ages. Docents will be in the galleries to bring the artwork to life! 

Pink in the Park | October 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Heckscher Park | This event is a mosaic of inspiration, featuring breast cancer survivors, specialists, care-focused businesses, and local shops offering goods to help participants feel beautiful, healthy, and empowered. 

Learn more about Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund!

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund is a social advocacy organization whose mission is to protect reproductive freedom for all people in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Suffolk counties by engaging in issue education, legislative advocacy, and voter education campaigns.

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