NYS Assembly Passes Gunther Legislation to Create Child Care Task Force
May 12, 2015
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...
Governor Signs Gunther Bill to Improve State Sex Offender Database
Nov 24, 2014
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...
Assemblywoman Gunther Announces Local Library Construction Grants
Jun 12, 2014
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...
Legislation Will Create Gift Cards for Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Jun 11, 2014
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...
Assembly Passes Bill to Create the Task Force on Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Jun 9, 2014
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,...
Assembly Unanimously Passes Legislation to Provide Mandate Relief to Hospitals
Jun 9, 2014
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...
Assembly Passes Resolution Proclaiming May 6th to 12th Nurses Week in New York
May 5, 2014
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,...
Assemblywoman Gunther Announces $20,000 Grant for Liberty Police Department
Apr 15, 2014
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...
100th Assembly District Municipalities to Receive Over $500,000 in Extreme Weather Recovery Funding
Apr 10, 2014
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...
Gunther: Assembly Passes Resolution Declaring Equal Pay Day in New York State
Apr 8, 2014
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...
Assembly Passes Legislation Allowing Town of Wallkill to Hire Comptroller
Mar 24, 2014
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...
Gunther Introduces InspireNY
Mar 13, 2014
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...
Gunther Community Housing Wait List Passes Assembly
Mar 6, 2014
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...
Assembly Child Care Workgroup Passes Legislative Package
Mar 5, 2014
Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF – Forestburgh), Chair of the Assembly Mental Hygiene Committee, today stood with her colleagues on the Assembly Child Care Workgroup to pass an extensive package of legislation to strengthen access...
Gunther Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Credit Card Hacking and Fraud
Feb 4, 2014
Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,C,I – Forestburgh) has introduced legislation requiring credit card service companies to issue cards in New York containing “Smart Chip” technology (A.8649) to protect against hacking and fraud.
“It...
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther Statement on Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address
Jan 8, 2014
Albany, NY – “Once again, Governor Cuomo has set out an ambitious agenda for the coming year. Working together over the last three years, we have closed $12 billion in deficits in three on-time budgets - all while creating the lowest middle-class...
Gunther Lauds Governor Cuomo on Decision to Keep St. Lawrence and Greater Binghamton Children’s Beds Open
Dec 19, 2013
Monticello, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, I, WF – Forestburgh), Chair of the Assembly Mental Health Committee released the following statement:
“After traveling across the state – from Ogdensburg to Long Island, Binghamton to Middletown...
Assemblywoman Gunther Statement on the New York State Tax Relief Commission Report
Dec 10, 2013
Monticello, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh), today released the following statement:
“I’m encouraged that the Tax Relief Commission’s first recommendations would provide property tax relief to homeowners. I have long...
