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Dec. 2019: Assemblyman Hevesi celebrating upgrades at PS 144 which will accommodate an additional 590 students
Dec. 2019:Assemblyman Hevesi chairs Social Services Committee in Buffalo to discuss the many facets of poverty in Western New York.
Nov. 2019: Assemblyman Hevesi speaks at the Blue Ribbon ceremony for P.S 101Q, The School in the Gardens. The Blue Ribbon Award is the highest honor a school can receive.
Nov. 2019: Assemblyman Hevesi honored to receive the distinguished public service award from Shalom Task Force alongside Councilman Rory Lancman and Senator Todd Kaminsky.
Nov. 2019: Assemblyman Hevesi joins JP Morgan Chase for their disability and inclusion fireside chat.
Nov. 2019: Assemblyman Hevesi joins Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman at Eddie's Sweetshop in Forest Hills
Oct. 2019: Assemblyman Hevesi partners with Friends of MacDonald Park for a park cleanup.
Oct. 2019: Assemblyman Hevesi speaks at the NYPD 112th Precinct Community Council meeting.
Oct. 2019: Assemblyman Hevesi attends a legislative briefing with the Child HELP Partnership at St. John's University regarding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Senator Tony Avella, Foster Care advocates, and Assemblyman Hevesi attend a press conference announcing the passage of KinGAP legislation
Assemblyman Hevesi stands with the Supportive Housing Network of New York in the fight to secure additional supportive housing units in New York
Assemblyman Hevesi conducts a public hearing on services for victims of human trafficking
Assemblyman Hevesi briefs the Queens Delegation on Home Stability Support
Assemblyman Hevesi delivers keynote address at the fourth annual New Energy Symposium.
Assemblyman Hevesi enjoys the Austin Street Fall Fair with Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Council Member Karen Koslowitz, 112th Captain Judith Harrison, and 112th Community Council President, Heidi Chain.
Assemblyman Hevesi, joined by 112th Precinct Community Council Members and Council President Heidi Chain.
Assembly Member Hevesi addresses the crowd at the 41st Annual Forest Park Fair.
Assemblyman Hevesi, employing his position as Chair of the Assembly Oversight, Analysis, and Investigations Committee, discusses best practices of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) with Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Chair of the Assembly Children & Families Committee, and other stakeholders at a roundtable on Child Protective Services in New York State conferred this past autumn.
Assemblyman Hevesi swears in officers of the Glendale Civic Association.
Assemblyman Hevesi addresses the Juniper Park Civic Association in regards to pressing community issues.
Assemblyman Hevesi meets with Future Farmers of America on February 11th, 2014.
Hevesi Chairs Hearing examining Erie County Child Protective Practices
Assemblyman Hevesi discusses the current practices of the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS).
The E-Cycle event held by my and Councilmember Karen Koslowitz's offices had a great turnout! Thank you to everyone that dropped by and recycled their unused electronic goods.
Assemblyman Hevesi at his Health Fair at Atlas Park with cohosts Assemblyman Miller and Council Member Crowley.
August 7, 2013 - Assemblyman Hevesi attends the 112th NYPD Precinct National Night Out Against Crime.
February 20, 2013 - Great work being done by the people at the GMHC Center. A dedicated organization devoted to fighting AIDS and strengthening community.
Assemblyman Hevesi co-hosts the third bi-annual Jewish Leadership Breakfast with local elected officials.
Assemblyman Hevesi joins local community leaders at National Night Out Against Crime.
Assemblyman Hevesi joined New York Police Department School Safety Officers during a presentation to combat bullying in our community’s schools.
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi joined local elected officials in Juniper Valley Park to honor our country’s military service members and veterans at the Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall.
Assemblyman Hevesi was honored to join Abe Miller and other local elected officials to throw an opening day pitch for the Forest Hills Little League.
Assemblyman Hevesi joins the Glendale Civic Association for a “Love Your Neighborhood” cleanup day.
Assemblyman Hevesi and local elected officials rally to protest the closing of Queens Community House Beacon at Russell Sage JHS 190.
Hevesi gives blood at Forest Hills High School blood drive.
Assemblyman Hevesi joint-chairs an Oversight hearing on pay equity in New York State.
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caption: 'April 26, 2021<br />Assemblyman Hevesi ia proud to join the fight to enact #Right2RemainSilent legislation to protect all young New Yorkers' Miranda Rights. Ever since the Exonerated Five were interrogated as youth and coerced into false confessions more than 30 years ago, New York State has failed to curb deceptive interrogation tactics used by the police. New York law has not adequately protected children who can’t afford a lawyer during police interrogations, with over 90% waiving their right to remain silent. The Majority of the NYS Assembly must act to protect these children's constitutional right by passing <a href=\"https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A05891&term=&Summary=Y&Memo=Y\">A.5891</a>.',
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Hevesi joins #Right2RemainSilent Coalition in Supporting the Miranda Rights of Young New Yorkers
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caption: 'March 15, 2021<br />Over the course of this past year; 325,000 kids in New York have reached or fallen below the poverty line; rates of domestic violence, child abuse other traumatic Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have skyrocketed and from March through July alone, 4,200 kids experienced the loss of a caregiver. The Democratic Majority of the NYS Assembly is committed to ensuring that New York State provides necessary resources - not budget cuts - to support our families; that everyone has access to safe and affordable childcare options; that childcare providers are adequately compensated; and that as a state we *finally* begin to address childhood trauma and its far reaching impacts. Please see Assemblymember Hevesi's remarks from yesterday made on the floor of the Assembly, outlining the Children & Families priorities for the 2021-22 state budget.<br /><br /> ',
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Children & Families Priorities for the 2021-22 State Budget
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2020 Joint Budget Hearing on Social Services (2)
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2020 Joint Budget Hearing on Social Services
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Determining a Disability for Public Assistance
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Hevesi: Plan to Support Unaccompanied Minors
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Hevesi Advocates for Domestic Violence Victims
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Hevesi Helps Pass a Balanced Budget Proposal
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Children and Family Services Acting Commissioner Testifies at Human Services Budget Hearing
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Temporary and Disability Services Deputy Commissioner Testifies at Human Services Budget Hearing
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Hevesi Fights for All New Yorkers
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Hevesi Bill to Protect Individuals with Disabilities
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Hevesi on Importance of Preventative Services
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Hevesi Stands Up for NY's Most Vulnerable, Demands Fair Funding
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Impact of Executive Budget Proposal on Human Services.
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State Supplement Program Public Hearing
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Public Hearing: State Supplement Program
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State Supplement Public Hearing: Barbara Guinn OTDA
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State Supplement Public Hearing: Raymond Burke Empire Justice Center
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Almost a Thousand" Reported Human Trafficking Incidents
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Ensuring NYS Can Liberate Victims of Human Trafficking Immediately
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Protections for Human Trafficking Victims
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Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
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Budget: Supportive Housing
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Progressive Tax Press Conference
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Title XX Funding
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Improve Data Collection on Certain Demographics
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Hevesi Works To Ensure Housing Is In Reach For All New Yorkers
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Assemblyman Hevesi Will Fight To Implement Hunger Prevention Measures
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Assemblyman Hevesi Addresses Shelly Nortz of the Coalition for the Homeless during the Joint Budget Hearing on Human Services
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Assemblyman Hevesi Questions Human Services Council Associate Director and General Counsel Michelle Jackson
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Assemblyman Hevesi Addresses Rick Terwilliger, Director of Policy, New York Public Welfare Association
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Assemblyman Hevesi Addresses Jim Purcell, Chief Executive Officer, Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies
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Chair of the Committee on Social Services, Assemblymember Hevesi, Supports The Work Of The Supportive Housing Network Of NY
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Assemblyman Hevesi Explains Hesitation Raising Shelter Allowance
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Minimum Wage Legislation
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Making Government More Efficient
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Criminal Background Info Brochure
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Domestic Violence