Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Enacts Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Legislation Providing Public and Private Workforce Paid Excused Leave to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine
Mar 12, 2021
Today, Governor Cuomo signed into law (A.3354-B), sponsored by Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond). The enacted law gives public and private employees up to four hours paid leave per-COVID-19 vaccine injection. Senator Gounardes (D- Kings) sponsored...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Holds a Virtual Black History Event
Mar 1, 2021
On Saturday evening, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) held a virtual Black History event honoring special guests from within the Staten Island Community. Those honored at the event were Deputy Inspector Tania Kinsella, Michelle Akyempong, Ahmed Kargo,...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Holds First Town Hall of 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Last evening, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) held his first town hall of 2021. The event was partnered with the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness, Literacy Inc. and Lower East Side People’s...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Passes Legislation Providing the Public and Private Workforce Paid Leave to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Feb 3, 2021
Today, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) debated and passed his legislation (A.3354-B) by a bipartisan majority vote of 136-13. The New York State Senate is also expected to take up the legislation (S.2588-A/Gournardes) soon. The intent of the...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Senator Gournardes Champion Legislation Guaranteeing Excused Time for Public Employees to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
Jan 26, 2021
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and Senator Andrew Gounardes (D- Kings) today introduced legislation, (A.3354/S.2588), that would guarantee public workers four hours off to get vaccinated. As many essential workers now become eligible for vaccination...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Holds a Joint Press Conference with Senator Diane Savino and Community Leaders to Condemn the Outcome of Wednesday’s Attack on the Nation’s Capitol
Jan 8, 2021
Today, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and Senator Diane Savino (D-Richmond-Kings) held a joint press conference with several community and faith leaders to condemn the attack on the Capitol and hold elected officials’ accountability for inciting...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Community Leaders Will Speak on the Recent Attacks in Washington D.C.
Jan 8, 2021
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and community leaders will conduct a socially distant press conference calling for accountability, transparency and unity in wake of the domestic terrorist attacks in Washington, D.C. this past Wednesday. Date:Friday,...
End of Year Three-Way Agreement on Homeless Shelter Notification Legislation
Jan 4, 2021
On December 31, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed the Homeless Shelter Notification Bill(A.7820-A; Fall/S.7215-A) introduced by Assemblyman Fall and Senator Savino. The intent of the legislation is not to prevent homeless shelters from opening to assist women,...
New York State Legislature Passes Critical Eviction Assistance for Renters, Homeowners and Small Businesses
Dec 29, 2020
Yesterday, the New York State Legislature passed – in a virtual session – A.11181 which relates to eviction and foreclosure protections. The proposal would protect, until May 1, 2021, residential tenants at risk of non-payment or holdover eviction...
Statement from Assemblyman Charles D. Fall on the Executive Veto of His Legislation that Would Bring Healthcare Accountability to Residents in Need
Nov 30, 2020
Earlier this year, my colleagues in the New York State Legislature sent a strong message with an overwhelming bipartisan vote - Assembly 142-0 and Senate 60-0 - in support of billA.10470-A/S.8719, a bill I introduced to ensure that urgent care facilities...
Statement from Assemblyman Charles D. Fall on MTA Proposal to End the Resident Discount on the Verrazzano Bridge
Nov 23, 2020
Last week, the MTA outlined their plan for its 2020/2021 Fare and Toll Policy Review. One item of major concern is the proposal to reduce or suspend the resident discount on the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. Through a collaborative effort from the Staten...
Statement from Assemblyman Charles D. Fall on Spike of Gun Violence on the North Shore of Staten Island
Nov 17, 2020
In recent months there has been a citywide proliferation of gun violence throughout New York City, with the borough of Staten Island being impacted with 12 homicides as of August 23, 2020. According to data from the NYPD, shooting incidents have jumped...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Advocates Host Virtual Town Hall on Small Business Protection
Oct 23, 2020
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) partnered with Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A, TakeRoot Justice and Volunteers of Legal Services and hosted a virtual webinar last evening to provide important information regarding the Commercial Lease...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and the Staten Island African Community Hold a Virtual African Immigrant Heritage Celebration
Sep 30, 2020
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D- Richmond) today held a virtual African Immigrant Heritage Month celebration. The guest speaker was Ambassador Abid, Secretary General & Ambassador to the United Nations: International Human Rights Commission. The event...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall to Hold a Press Conference on Recent Gun Violence and Deaths on the North Shore
Sep 16, 2020
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond), Staten Island Clergy, Stradford Funeral Home and concerned neighbors will be holding a press conference addressing the recent gun violence and deaths on the North Shore. Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020...
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Holds a Press Conference on Recent Gun Violence and Deaths on the North Shore of Staten Island
Sep 16, 2020
Today, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) held a press conference with local clergy, concerned neighbors, gun safety advocates and Stradford Funeral Home. According to NYPD CompStat data, there has been a total of thirty (30) shootings on Staten...
Assemblyman Fall Participates in Mayors Press Conference on Small Business and Tenant Pandemic Protection
Aug 11, 2020
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) today took part in Mayor de Blasio’s daily zoom press conference that centered on the continuation of pandemic protections for citywide small business owners. Upon the release of city budget cuts this June...
The Assembly Votes Unanimously on Assemblyman Fall Staten Island Notification and Healthcare Study Bill
Jul 22, 2020
Today, the New York State Assembly passed Assemblyman Charles D. Fall legislation (A.10470-A) requiring the operator of a healthcare facility to give a 30-day notice to the Department of Health and local officials on the closure, relocation or decertification...
Assemblyman Fall Homeless Shelter Site Accountability Bill Passes the Assembly
Jul 22, 2020
Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) worked diligently with central staff and his Assembly colleagues to pass (A.7820-A) which he introduced in 2019 and amended this year. The legislation would require the Department of Homeless Services to conduct...
Assemblyman Fall Corrects His Voting Record on Discharged Firearm Legislation
Jul 13, 2020
Back on June 8, 2020 the New York State Legislature passed a series of bills addressing the need to bring about transparency and accountability on the topic of racial justice. Most of the legislative package was passed by the Assembly and Senate and went...
