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Since its creation in 1777, the state Assembly has helped shape history, often leading the way with progressive action and reform. On February 3, 2015 the New York State Assembly continued making history by electing New York's first African American Assembly Speaker. I am deeply proud of this honor.

The Assembly is known as the "People's House" in New York. Here, we work every day to help improve the lives of all New York's...

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Speaker Heastie Visits Nassau County with Assemblywoman Griffin on Annual Statewide Tour

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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblywoman Judy Griffin visiting Baldwin High School’s wellness center and Innovation Learning Collaboratory in Nassau County. “Investing in our young people is critical to shaping...

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Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour in Plattsburgh with Assemblymember Jones, Announcing $4.5 million in Funding to Complete the New Plattsburgh YMCA

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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Billy Jones to visit the future site of the Plattsburgh YMCA and announce $4.5 million to complete the project. “The YMCA provides critical access to recreational, community...

Speaker Heastie Visits Onondaga Community College with Assemblymember Stirpe on Annual Statewide Tour

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Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Al Stirpe today toured the Onondaga Community College (OCC) cleanroom and heavy machinery room, to learn about the workforce development programs that will support Micron and give students opportunities in the semiconductor...

Speaker Heastie Begins Annual Statewide Tour in Oneida County with Assemblymember Buttenschon, Announcing $3.4 Million for the Rome Family YMCA and $216,000 for Tornado Damage in the City of Rome

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Speaker Carl Heastie today began his annual statewide tour in Oneida County, where he and Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon toured the Rome Family YMCA, and visited Bellamy Harbor Park to examine damage caused by the tornado that hit central New York...

Assembly Passes Legislation to Require Additional Disclosure for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Advertising

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal announced the passage of a bill that requires advertisers to disclose the use of a synthetic performer created using artificial intelligence (AI) (A.8887-B, Rosenthal). “With the surge of AI...

Assembly Announces Passage of Legislation to Support Emergency Medical Services Across the State

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymembers Steve Otis, Donna Lupardo and Chris Eachus have announced the passage of a series of legislation to support emergency medical services (EMS) across the state. “Time and time again, our emergency medical professionals...

Speaker Heastie Statement

The Assembly today passed legislation that would remove the “100-foot rule” which requires existing utility ratepayers to subsidize the cost of connecting new ratepayers to the gas system. The conversations we heard on the floor of the People’s...

Speaker Heastie Statement

Earlier today we learned of the horrifying attacks on Representative Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman, members of the Minnesota State Legislature, and their spouses. I am devastated for their families and the people of Minnesota. Even at this...

Assembly Passes RAISE Act to Put Vital Safety Standards in Place for Artificial Intelligence Frontier Models

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Alex Bores today announced that the Assembly has passed the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, which will put critical safety standards in place for artificial intelligence (AI)...
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