On January 12, 2016, Aileen was joined by families who lost loved ones to meningococcal meningitis. Together, they celebrated the signing of a law sponsored by Aileen to make vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis mandatory.

Middletown, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) was joined by Glenn Liebman, CEO of the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS), and local providers of services for individuals with mental health needs to urge Governor...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF – Forestburgh) announced unanimous passage of legislation amending the Breastfeeding Mothers’ Bill of Rights (A.7202/S.5183). The legislation that originally created the Breastfeeding Mothers’...

Albany, NY – Legislation to create a child care regulatory review task force unanimously passed the New York State Assembly today (A.7135). The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh), is part of the Assembly’s Families...

Albany, NY – Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF – Forestburgh) that improves the New York State Sex Offender Registry to include all sex crimes of an offender (Chap. 462 of 2014). “The...

Monticello, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) today announced that public libraries in the 100th Assembly District will be receiving over $300,000 in public library construction grants. The funds are from $14 million in capital...

Albany, NY – If signed into law, New Yorkers will soon be able to give gift cards for hunting and fishing licenses, according to the bill’s sponsor, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh). The legislation (A.1627/S.6574), passed in both...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh), Chair of the Assembly Mental Health Committee, announced Assembly passage today of legislation she sponsors to create a task force on adults with developmental disabilities (A.8835-A/S.6659-A). “Historically,...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh), Chair of the Assembly Mental Health Committee, announced unanimous Assembly passage today of legislation she sponsors that will provide mandate relief to hospitals and cost-savings to taxpayers...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) announced passage of a resolution she sponsored proclaiming May 6 to May 12, 2014 Nurses Week in the State of New York (K.1129). “Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system,...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF – Forestburgh) announced a $20,000 grant awarded to Village of Liberty Police Department for additional patrols to combat increased crime. The grant, awarded through the New York State Division of...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) announced today that local municipalities in her Assembly District will be receiving over $500,000 for road repairs and infrastructure improvements from New York State. Sullivan and Orange...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) announced Assembly passage of a resolution declaring April 8, 2014 Equal Pay Day in New York State. This resolution recognizes the value of women’s skills and significant contributions...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF – Forestburgh) announced Assembly passage of legislation that allows the Town of Wallkill in Orange County to hire the Comptroller of their choice (A.8962/S.6751). “I’m a firm believer in home...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Mental Hygiene, joined advocates, employers and affected New Yorker’s today to unveil the InspireNY tax credit, an effort to provide employment to New Yorkers with developmental...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF – Forestburgh), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Mental Hygiene announced unanimous Assembly passage of legislation that requires the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) to track and report...