NEWS———— 2024 ———— Aug. 21, 2024 - Kyra’s Champions press Legislature to pass bill to protect children Aug. 7, 2024 - New York woman seeks law to protect children during custody cases Aug. 2, 2024 - As Rykelan's memory endures, advocates push for laws to prioritize safety in family court July 23, 2024 - Parents want lawmakers to return to Albany to pass law to protect abused children July 2, 2024 - Letter To The Editor: In Response To “Silent Betrayal” June 20, 2024 - Silent Betrayal: The NY Assembly’s Failure to Act on Kyra’s Law Apr. 12, 2024 - Kyra’s Champions call for passage of child protection law on what would have been her 10th birthday Apr. 10, 2024 - Mother pushes for passage of 'Kyra's Law' in honor of daughter killed by father Apr. 10, 2024 - N.Y. lawmakers voice support for Kyra's Law legislation protecting children in custody, visitation proceedings Apr. 10, 2024 - ‘Dysfunctional and unacceptable:’ NYS Senate committee chairs release preliminary report into family court Mar. 14, 2024 - Kyra’s Law: Push to put child welfare at forefront of custody cases Mar. 13, 2024 - Aspiring social workers push legislative agenda in Albany Mar 12, 2024 - Mother continues fight for 'Kyra's law', aiming at child protection amid tragic loss Mar. 12, 2024 - Mother continues fight for 'Kyra's law', aiming at child protection amid tragic loss Mar. 12, 2024 - Continued fight in Albany for 'Kyra's Law' Feb. 14, 2024 - Jacqueline Franchetti continues fight to reform New York justice system and keep children safe Feb. 13, 2024 - Blank Slate Media’s 40 Under 40 honors young Nassau professionals Jan 11, 2024 - Shayna Blumenfeld, Youth Ambassador, Kyra’s Champions Jan. 3, 2024 - Advocates push NY lawmakers to pass Kyra’s Law to protect children from parental abuse ———— 2023 ———— Nov. 9, 2023 - Senator Sponsors State Child Protection Bill To Prevent Abuse, Repeated Tragedies Nov 2, 2023 - A continued push for legislation to protect kids in family court Nov 1, 2023 - Dozens of parents, activists testify to abuses before Senate family court oversight hearing July 28, 2023 - ‘She deserved to live.’ NY mother calls on governor to back Kyra’s Law on 7th anniversary of toddler’s murder July 28, 2023 - ‘She deserved to live.’ NY mother calls on governor to back Kyra’s Law on 7th anniversary of toddler’s murder July 27, 2023 - Grieving mothers of children killed in NY Family Court disputes urge reforms July 1, 2023 - Kyra’s Law stalled in state Assembly despite momentum in Senate June 1, 2023 - Westchester family court activist apparently dies by assisted suicide during battle for kids, cancer diagnosis May 22, 2023 - Kyra's Law will protect NY's children May 19, 2023 - Addabbo Co-Sponsors ‘Kyra’s Law’ May 12, 2023 - Newly enacted state law mandates arrests for domestic violence offenses, clock ticking to pass Kyra's Law May 11, 2023 - Cleveland Hill students champion change for children left voiceless May 8, 2023 - Cleveland Hill students advocate for Kyra’s Law May 8, 2023 - Legislation to further protect kids in family court May 7, 2023 - Students at Cleveland Hill High School Demand Passage of Kyra’s Law May 7, 2023 - Steps for Safety: Students push Kyra's Law to protect children May 7, 2023 - Cleveland Hill seniors honor child murdered amid custody dispute May 7, 2023 - Students rally for Kyra’s Law to share child safety awareness May 7, 2023 - Reforms to N.Y. Family Court ‘in jeopardy’ as end of session looms May 7, 2023 - Student athletes cross finish line to support Kyra's Law legislation May 7, 2023 - Students are urging New York State law makers to pass Kyra's Law in an effort to end child murders May 7, 2023 - Kyra's Law advocates call for passage on Bereaved Mother's Day May 5, 2023 - Rally Set To Urge Lawmakers To Pass Law Named For Slain Manhasset Girl Apr. 14, 2023 - Beautiful In Blue: Parks Around North Hempstead Sport Pinwheels For Kyra’s Law Apr. 11, 2023 - 3 years after Thomas Valva's murder, investigations into Suffolk child-welfare system yet to materialize Apr. 3, 2023 - LI Mother Fights For Child Abuse Laws; Daughter Was Killed By Father Apr. 3, 2023 - Pinwheels planted in parks for National Child Abuse Prevention Month Apr. 2, 2023 - Hundreds of pinwheels planted at Long Island parks for National Child Abuse Prevention Month Mar. 28, 2023 - Pinwheels for Prevention in the Park set for Sunday Mar. 13, 2023 - EXCLUSIVE: Family Court Judges Sending Children Into Danger, Independent Investigations Show Feb. 27, 2023 - Jacqueline Franchetti Pushes for 'Kyra's Law' in Memory of Her Daughter Feb 27, 2023 - NY family courts and teens' mental health Feb. 16, 2023 - Middle School student helps lobby for child welfare law Feb. 15, 2023 - Justice for Thomas Valva will never be 'served' Feb. 2, 2023 - Mother of murdered toddler, activists call on lawmakers to pass Kyra's Law Jan. 31, 2023 - Advocate says child custody procedures overdue for update Jan. 31, 2023 - Orange County judge resigns amid family court misconduct allegations Jan. 30, 2023 - Lawmakers push for legislation to protect children during child custody proceedings Jan. 30, 2023 - Changes sought in bill to protect children during custody battles Jan. 30, 2023 - Advocates call for stricter laws protecting children during custody proceedings Jan. 30, 2023 - Advocates rally for 'Kyra's Law' to protect children in custody and visitation cases Jan. 30, 2023 - Legislators promise ongoing negotiations for Family Court reform, judge training ———— 2022 ———— Dec. 28, 2022 - Gov. Hochul signs bill aiming to protect children from abuse parents in custody cases Dec. 26, 2022 - New Family Court law could change custody decisions in NY Nov. 1, 2022 - NY Family Court celebrates 60 years of service, protesters say changes need to be made Oct. 28, 2022 - Kyra’s Champions ringing the opening bell Oct. 3, 2022 - Long Island Mom Looking to Prevent Tragedies by Changing NYS Custody Law Aug. 12, 2002 - Leaders rally for Kyra’s Law Aug. 11, 2022 - L.I. mom pushing to reform New York state divorce, family courts Aug. 11, 2022 - '100% preventable.' Manhasset mother looks to reform NY family court system 6 years after daughter's death Aug. 11, 2022 - Children killed in NY family court disputes get voice Aug. 4, 2022 - Rally In Toddler's Memory To Demand Action From NYS Lawmakers: Aug. 11 June 4, 2022 - Bill backed by Manhasset’s Franchetti heads to Hochul’s desk June 2, 2022 - Win For Kyra: Bill Created After LI Kid's Murder Sent To Hochul's Desk June 2, 2022 - New York Legislature: Experts in child custody cases must be licensed May 12, 2022 - Kyra’s Law ‘Intuitive’ to Protecting Children in Custody Cases, Custody Lawyer Says Apr. 26, 2022 - Kyra’s Law advances in Senate; aimed at protecting children in custody and visitation cases Apr. 13, 2022 - Mother advocates for children after 2-yr-old daughter was murdered by her father Apr. 12, 2022 - Town officials join Kyra’s champions to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month Apr. 5, 2022 - Manhasset, Port Washington flooded with blue pinwheels for child abuse prevention Apr. 4, 2022 - Mom of slain toddler uses pinwheels to call attention to child abuse prevention Apr. 2022 - Mom on a Mission (p.11) Apr. 2, 2022 - Pinwheels For Prevention in the Parks honors the memory of abused children Apr. 1, 2022 - Pinwheels For Prevention Displays To Honor Slain LI Toddler In April March 29, 2022 - OsteoStrong Names Kyra’s Champions an Official Charity Partner for National Child Abuse Prevention Month March 8, 2022 - Kyra’s Law inches closer to legislation with mother’s advocacy March 1, 2022 - Family court reform bill Kyra’s Law passes Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 22, 2022 - New York’s Joint Custody Presumption Assumption Jan. 26, 2022 - Jacqueline Franchetti continues fight to reform New York justice system and keep children safe Jan. 12, 2022 - State panel recommends reforms to key Family Court role Jan. 10, 2022 - Advocates, lawmakers say family court system is failing families it was designed to protect ———— 2021 ———— Nov. 9, 2021 - Long Island Write-In Candidate, Voters Sound Off On ‘Corrupt System’ Controlling State Judge Elections Nov. 1, 2021 - Kyra's Law: Mother Of Murdered Toddler Running As Write-In Candidate Against Nassau County Judge Who Presided Over Custody Case Oct. 28, 2021 - Mom of Murdered Toddler Runs Against Judge Who Presided over Child’s Custody Case Sept. 23 - Port Washington Teen Advocates On Behalf Of Late Toddler: Preventing child abuse in custody cases Aug. 5, 2021 - Rally Honors Late Toddler’s Memory: Working to protect children from abuse July 30, 2021 - 2 moms united in grief over murder of toddler daughters push for family court change July 29, 2021 - Fighting to change New York State’s custody laws July 28, 2021 - Kyra’s Rally for Change sparks support for child protection legislation July 28, 2021 - Kyra’s Law: Long Island Mother Pushing Bills To Protect Children In Custody Battles Involving Abusive Parents July 9, 2021 - Kyra Was Murdered By Her Father–Her Mom Had Begged The Courts To Protect Her June 22, 2021 - Town recognizes local students for activist efforts June 18, 2021 - Editorial: Protect New York's children June 15, 2021 - Assembly passes landmark family court forensic evaluator reform June 14, 2021 - As session ends, Family Court reform inches forward on two fronts June 14, 2021 - As session ends, Family Court reform inches forward on two fronts June 11, 2021 - Long Island mom fights for Kyra’s Law, family court reforms after daughter’s murder June 10, 2021 - Mother of 3-year-old who was burned to death demands change in Family Court law June 9, 2021 - My 2-Year-Old Daughter Was Murdered by Her Father June 4, 2021 - Episode 364 May 13, 2021 - Jacqueline Franchetti says she did what she was supposed to do. So why did her daughter die? Apr. 29, 2021 - Unblinded Names Kyra's Champions as an Official Charity Partner and Announces Ecosystem Merger Apr. 22, 2021 - Assembly bill seeks training of key Family Court officials Apr. 9, 2021 - Tragic loss sparks advocacy for other families Apr. 6, 2021 - Port teen leads charge in pinwheel display by Kyra’s Champions Apr. 1, 2021 - Pinwheels For Prevention Provides Hope Mar. 16, 2021 - Kyra’s Champions to fill Blumenfeld Park, Davies Green with blue pinwheels Mar. 10, 2021 - A mother’s fight for child safety continues in the New York State Assembly Feb. 17, 2021 - State Assembly reviewing ‘Kyra’s Law,’ aimed at bolstering child protections Feb. 4, 2021 - Editorial: A start to stop abuse Feb. 3, 2021 - Assembly bill seeks to stem child deaths in Family Court system Jan. 25, 2021 - Cuomo commission to examine key Family Court officials ———— 2020 ———— Dec. 18, 2020 - Series: The Times Union investigation of New York Family Courts Sept. 18, 2020 - Grieving parents look to Albany for Family Court reform June 30, 2020 - After children die, questions of standards and biases April 23, 2020 - After Her Ex Murdered Their Daughter, This Mom Went To Congress To Change Child Custody Laws Feb. 24, 2020 - Mother of child killed by suicidal ex-husband continues fight to change child custody laws Feb. 9, 2020 - It’s personal: heartbroken mom who knows pain of losing child fights for family court overhauls ———— 2019 ———— Nov. 29, 2019 - Interview with Jacqueline Franchetti on the tragic loss of her daughter Nov. 15, 2019 - Franchetti Testifies For Family Court Reform Oct. 31, 2019 - Manhasset’s Franchetti continues fight for child safety in state Assembly Oct. 24, 2019 - Public Hearing on the Rights of Children in Court Oct. 24, 2019 - Manhasset woman tells lawmakers of daughter's killing amid custody dispute Oct. 24, 2019 - Long Island mother who lost daughter lobbying for court reforms to protect kids from abusive parents Oct. 21, 2019 - Rights of Children in NY Family Courts Set for Legislative Public Hearing Oct. 14, 2019 - State Lawmakers Focus on Shielding Kids in Custody Battles Oct. 17, 2019 - The Kyra Franchetti Foundation Oct. 15, 2019 - Mom Power:Mom Advocates To Protect Children From Abusive Parents July 29, 2019 - ‘A gendered trap’: When mothers allege child abuse by fathers, the mothers often lose custody, study shows Jan. 29, 2019 - Congress: State courts should consider domestic violence in custody cases ———— 2018 ———— Oct. 25, 2018 - Mom Advocates To Protect Children From Abusive Parents Sept. 28, 2018 - LI woman pushes for child custody protection law Sept. 26, 2018 - 'She Was Shot Twice in the Back While She Slept': Moms of Slain Children Say Courts Can Do More to Save Them Oct. 27, 2017 - Police know the name of female teenager killed in Alexandria but can’t release it.
