February 25, 2020 at the NYS Capitol Ben Stiller talking about the need for increased funding for refugee resettlement

New York City actor Ben Stiller joined state lawmakers in calling for an increase in funding to the state’s Enhanced Services to Refugees Program on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.

Ben Stiller:

"Proud to stand with Sen. Gounardes and all the organizations here doing such great work to advocate for refugees and support of resettlement here in NY State."

Proud to stand with @Sen_Gounardes and all the organizations here doing such great work to advocate for refugees and support of resettlement here in NY State.#WithRefugees https://t.co/jEyCXkKxZp

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) February 25, 2020

Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) says he’s proud to join resettlement agencies “To really advocate for this really important funding. The state needs to step up and help with since it’s not coming from anywhere else.” pic.twitter.com/C2jJdJ78jh

— Luis Ferré-Sadurní (@luisferre) February 25, 2020

Today at the NYS Capitol @RedHourBen talking about the need for increased funding for #refugee resettlement pic.twitter.com/XGhrAE0Kjv

— Keshia Clukey (@KeshiaClukey) February 25, 2020

Delighted to be Joined today by @Sen_Gounardes @RachelMayNY @SeanMRyan149 @NYSIAF @FiscalPolicy00 ,UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller @RedHourBen and providers across the state to support refugee services in NY!
#NY4refugees pic.twitter.com/wonAGxovQv

— New York Immigration Coalition (@thenyic) February 25, 2020

So glad to join @RachelMayNY @SeanMRyan149, NYC Immigration Coalition @NYSIAF, @FiscalPolicy00, service providers across the state and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller @RedHourBen to support refugee services in NY state! pic.twitter.com/AlRZAGlMlQ

— Senator Andrew Gounardes (@Sen_Gounardes) February 25, 2020

Derek Zoolander has Blue Steel, but New York has the Blue Wave.

Thanks to my constituent @RedHourBen for coming to Albany today to advocate for refugee assistance with @Sen_Gounardes & @SRachelMay! pic.twitter.com/f9GgYruJN1

— Senator Brad Hoylman (@bradhoylman) February 25, 2020

It was incredible to be joined by so many amazing advocates for refugees from across NYS. Thank you to @sen_gounardes, @SeanMRyan149, @RedHourBen, @FiscalPolicy00, Members of the Legislature, and all our advocacy organizations for coming out in support of our #refugees pic.twitter.com/BFN44U4JHj

— Senator Rachel May (@RachelMayNY) February 25, 2020

Great to meet with @RedHourBen to talk about the successes of #refugees in Syracuse. Looking forward to our rally at 1:30 today on the #MillionDollarStaircase with @Sen_Gounardes @SeanMRyan149 and advocates! pic.twitter.com/GtLNgfFCUO

— Senator Rachel May (@RachelMayNY) February 25, 2020

Thanks for stopping by today @RedHourBen and talking about the lifesaving work the #UNHCR is doing to help resettle and support refugees across the US and here in New York State. pic.twitter.com/hwQqJGZcHq

— Carl E. Heastie (@CarlHeastie) February 25, 2020

In the Assembly chamber today — ⁦@RedHourBen⁩ pic.twitter.com/siRrPS3UfL

— Nick Reisman (@NickReisman) February 25, 2020

Thanks @SenKennedy for supporting inclusiveness and the economic benefits of refugee resettlement! #WithRefugees https://t.co/VhwdNdqNAW

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) February 26, 2020

Ben Stiller!@RedHourBen was in Albany yesterday supporting refugees in NY. Appreciative of the tremendous effort he is making with non-profits and other orgs to help new Americans build a better life pic.twitter.com/3mloEz1VdJ

— Sen. Mike Gianaris (@SenGianaris) February 26, 2020

Ben Stiller has traveled the world listening and learning from refugees.

Yesterday, he brought his voice to the New York State Senate to advocate for those who fled for their lives and found a home in New York.

Thank you @RedHourBen. 🙏💙 pic.twitter.com/mln2FHv4vQ

— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) February 26, 2020

How it started... to what it became. Haha! pic.twitter.com/8YHlDfpur6

— Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes (@CPeoplesStokes) February 27, 2020

Yesterday, 16 NY refugee resettlement agencies met in Albany to ask for continued support to continue to provide services to refugees and to contribute to the economic structure of our cities. @RedHourBen joined as the @Refugees Good Will Ambassador to support our efforts. pic.twitter.com/GF9e9Sutp6

— CatholicFamilyCenter (@CatholicFamCntr) February 26, 2020