Press Releases

Governor Paterson Signs into Law Assemblywoman Paulin's Bill to Establish Pilot Program to Conduct Electronic Sales of Public Bonds

Today Gov. Paterson signed into law Assemblywoman Paulin’s legislation to establish a 3-year pilot program in which Westchester County will be authorized to conduct public bond sales through nationally recognized electronic securities bidding services....

Assemblywoman Paulin Joins County in Urging Governor to Sign Summer Camp Safety Bill

Assemblywoman Amy R. Paulin joins County Executive Andy Spano today in urging that Governor David Paterson sign into law a bill that will enable the Westchester County Department of Health to protect the well-being of thousands of kids attending Westchester...

Green Watchdog Applauds Assemblywoman Amy Paulin for Voting to Protect State’s Natural Resources

The Environmental Advocates of New York, the state’s government watchdog, today praised the support of Assemblywoman Amy Paulin for her votes on all five of the environmental community’s priority “Super Bills” for 2009. “Time is of...

Assemblywoman Paulin and Miss New York Team Up to Urge Governor Paterson to Sign Bill Supporting Cold War Veterans

PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday July 20th 2009, 11 a.m. LOCATION: Veterans of Foreign Wars-- 433 White Plains Road Eastchester, N.Y. 10709 On Monday, Assemblywoman Amy R. Paulin is teaming up with Eastchester resident and Miss New York winner Alyse Zwick to...

Gov. Paterson Signs into Law Assemblywoman Paulin's Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Victims from Workplace Discrimination

Yesterday Gov. Paterson made history by signing into law Assemblywoman Paulin’s important legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and stalking from workplace discrimination. It will now be illegal to refuse to hire or to terminate employment...

Governor Paterson Signs into Law Assemblywoman Paulin’s Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Victims from Workplace Discrimination

Yesterday Gov. Paterson made history by signing into law Assemblywoman Paulin’s important legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and stalking from workplace discrimination. It will now be illegal to refuse to hire or to terminate employment...

Twenty Bills Sponsored By Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Pass Assembly during 2009 Legislative Session

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin is pleased to announce that twenty of her bills passed in the Assembly during the 2009 Legislative Session. Of these bills, three were also passed in the Senate, and one was signed into law by the Governor. “The power struggle...

Paulin’s Anti-Smoking Bills Pass Assembly

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s two anti-smoking bills, which she introduced earlier this year, have both passed the Assembly. These bills build on her law from a year ago which banned smoking in college dormitories, thereby discouraging young people from...

Paulin’s New Legislation Calls for More Open and Responsible Government

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88th District) is introducing five bills to the Assembly to create a more open and accountable state government. During her time in the Assembly, Amy Paulin has proven to be a powerful advocate of open government. Last year,...

Assemblywoman Paulin’s New Legislation to Crack Down on Sexual Assault

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin has introduced five new bills to the Assembly to crack down on sexual assault and protect its victims. These new bills will stiffen the penalties for sexual assault, especially when a child is the victim. More specifically,...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Meets with Local School Business Officials

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin recently met with local school business officials to discuss Governor Paterson's most recent budget recommendations for state aid to public schools. Present at the meeting were the Assistant Superintendents for Business from Scarsdale,...

Assemblywoman Paulin Named Leader in Fight Against Domestic Violence

The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV) has named Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) a leader in the fight against domestic violence. Paulin is one of thirty New Yorkers who have been selected by the not-for-profit organization,...

New York State Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities

Assemblymember Amy Paulin, Chair of the New York State Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities, is thanking Governor Pataki for signing into law two pieces of legislation that will enhance the lives of New Yorkers with disabilities and is urging...

Paulin: Tax Relief is on the Way

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) today announced that the governor has signed a law she supported to deliver property tax relief to New Yorkers. Homeowners will benefit from the tax relief through a STAR rebate check. “I am very pleased to...

Assemblywoman Paulin and Senator Spano Announce Dramatically Improved Process for Preventing Child Fatalities

Assembly Passes Paulin’s Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations on Rape

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s bill (A.12012) to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault was passed this past Friday. Paulin’s legislation is one of the most significant bills to become law this session. With the passage of this...

Paulin and Hevesi Bills Strengthen Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence

Victims of domestic violence will soon have longer and stronger orders of protection to protect them from their abusers. Legislation passed in the New York State Assembly today expands the maximum duration for protective orders from five to eight years...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Senator Nick Spano Call for Tougher Laws to Prevent the Sale of Counterfeit Drugs

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Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D – Scarsdale) and Senator Nick Spano (R – Yonkers) introduced legislation – A.2957 and S.3278 – to help stop the sale and distribution of counterfeit drugs. This comprehensive legislation protects the consumer from...

New York State Assembly Hosts 2006 Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Assemblymember Amy Paulin, Chair of the Task Force on People with Disabilities, and Assemblymember Peter Rivera, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities today hosted the...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Introduces Legislation to Ease Parking for People with Disabilities

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Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Chair of the New York State Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities, today announced the introduction of legislation that, if signed into law, will allow persons with certain severe disabilities to park for free in metered...