Assemblywoman Gunther: Assembly Budget Proposal Prioritizes Health and Education
Mar 16, 2023
“The Assembly budget proposal builds on the executive’s budget by improving New Yorkers’ access to mental health care, providing greater support to our health care professionals and boosting funding for our schools and libraries. “These past few...
Assemblywoman Gunther Celebrates the Signing of Law Protecting Health Care Workers
Mar 8, 2023
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D – Forestburgh) announced that her bill strengthening the oversight over the use of mandatory overtime by health care employers during an emergency has been signed into law by the governor (Ch. 27 of 2023). “As a nurse...
Assemblymember Gunther’s Donate Life Registration Bill Signed by Gov. Hochul
Mar 8, 2023
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) announced that her bill encouraging organ donations has been delivered to Gov. Hochul and signed into law (A.973). The bill requires space for Donate Life registration in the initial process of setting up an...
Assemblywoman Gunther Reacts to the News of the Veto of Bill A10594
Nov 30, 2020
Monticello – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, I, WF- Forestburgh) has released a statement regarding news that the Governor has vetoed bill A10594. “I am outraged that Governor Cuomo has once again vetoed legislation to ensure that the Monticello...
Assemblywoman Gunther Reacts to the News of the Signing of Bill A10464-A
Oct 7, 2020
Monticello – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, I, WF- Forestburgh) has released a statement regarding news that the Governor has signed bill A10464-A into law. “I am happy to see the passage of this vital bill to help our farmers,” said Assemblywoman...
Assemblywoman Gunther Reacts to the News of the Signing of Bill A4153
Oct 7, 2020
Monticello – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, I, WF- Forestburgh) has released a statement regarding news that the Governor has signed bill A4153 into law. “I am happy to see the passage of this vital bill to help our farmers,” said Assemblywoman...
Assemblymembers Gunther and Skoufis Announce OMH Will Continue Excellent Care in Orange County
May 10, 2018
Middletown – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,W,I-Forestburgh) and Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced Thursday that critical mental health care services in Orange County will continue. The New York State Office of Mental Health's (OMH)...
Delaware River Levels in Danger if No Water Management Agreement is Reached
May 31, 2017
Sullivan County – Water levels on the Delaware River are at risk of becoming dangerously low if New Jersey officials fail to agree to extend the Flexible Flow Management Program, which expires at midnight on May 31.
The Flexible Flow Management Program...
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther Helps Secure Deal for Pay Raises for Direct Support Professionals
Mar 29, 2017
When it comes to caring for our loved ones, it’s important to hire the very best and most talented professionals. Direct Support Professionals, who dedicate their lives to helping people with developmental disabilities, mobility limitations and other...
Statement Regarding Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center
Mar 15, 2017
“I am happy to see that the Assembly has included language in our one-house budget proposal to prohibit the Office of Mental Health from merging Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center with an adult facility. After speaking with families of...