April 27, 2022: A Rally and Press Conference organized by Compassion & Choices NY was held today in the Legislative Office Building. Among the speakers were Assemblymember Amy Paulin (the Assembly sponsor of the Medical Aid in Dying Act) and Assemblymember Richard Gottfried (chairman of the Assembly Health Committee). Also speaking was Senator Diane Savino (the Senate sponsor of the Act).
Family members of deceased advocates presented very moving stories and lit candles for their loved ones, and Corinne Carey and Amanda Cavanaugh closed the candle-lighting tribute (above, right).
A seven-minute TV news report on the rally was presented on “Capital Tonight” (Spectrum News 1), featuring an interview with advocate Daren Eilert and Campaign Director Corinne Carey. It can be seen HERE .
Also, a press-release account of the event is presented on the Compassion & Choices website HERE .