Press Releases

Statement: Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Responds to the Signing of the “Save the Hudson” Bill into Law

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OSSINING, NY: State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has released the following statement regarding news that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the “Save the Hudson” bill into law: (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-bill-protect-hudson-river-indian-point-decommissioning-wastewater)...

Westchester Assembly Members Urge Governor to Sign "Save the Hudson" Bill

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Ossining, NY – Seven of Westchester’s eight Assembly members sent a joint letter to Governor Hochul on Tuesday, urging her to sign Assembly Bill 7208 as soon as possible. A.7208 (Levenberg), known colloquially as the “Save the Hudson” bill, would...

Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Finishes a Very Productive First Session

Ossining, NY – First-year Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has had a very productive first session. Eight of her prime-sponsored bills passed both houses of the State Legislature, more than any other first year member of the Assembly.1 These bills ranged...

Statement on the passage of Assembly Bill 7208

ALBANY, NY: State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has released the following statement after the passage of Assembly bill 7208, a bill that would prohibit radiological discharges into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear power...

Statement: Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Comments after June 15, 2023 Decommissioning Oversight Board Meeting & June 16 Protest

Ossining, NY – State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has released the following statement commenting on last night’s Decommissioning Oversight Board meeting and a protest outside of her office this morning: “I care deeply about all of my constituents,...

Statement re: Assembly Bill 7208

Albany, NY – State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has released the following statement to clarify the status of Assembly Bill 7208, a bill that would prohibit radiological discharges into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear...

Sustaining Our Seniors – Senior Forum Wednesday, July 26

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Join me at Cortlandt Town Hall on Wednesday, July 26 from 9:30 - 11:30 am for Sustaining Our Seniors, my annual Senior Forum. We have an exciting program planned featuring breakfast, entertainment, information and resources from community partners such...

Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Welcomes Applications for Summer Internship

Ossining, NY – Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg’s office is inviting students to apply for summer internships in her office, with the aim of continuing the robust internship program maintained by her predecessor, former Assemblywoman Sandy Galef. “So...

Fixing Route 9A, Together

Dear Constituent, BIG NEWS! My office has just received word that the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council has added proposals to improve multiple roads in Assembly District 95 to the Transportation Improvement Program. Of keen interest to most...

Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Responds to 4/27/23 Decommissioning Oversight Board Meeting

After last night’s discussion, there remain open questions that need answering. We still don’t have satisfactory answers about the potential impacts of this radiation in the context of all the other pollutants to which we are exposed. Arguments like...

New York State Assembly Recognizes April as Native Plant Month

Albany, NY: On Tuesday, the New York State Assembly passed a resolution recognizing April as Native Plant Month, making New York State the most recent state to officially participate in the Garden Club of America’s (GCA) National Native Plant Month...

Protecting & Promoting Native Plant Species in Assembly District 95

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For the health of our food web and our environment, we need to protect and promote the growth of native plant species locally. Planting native species promotes environmental sustainability in a number of ways. As the Garden Club of America notes in their...

Statement: Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Responds to Holtec’s Decision to Pause the May 2023 Releases

Ossining, NY – State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has released the following statement in response to news that Holtec International has voluntarily paused their plans to release radioactive wastewater next month: “I am relieved to hear that Holtec...

Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Denounces Holtec’s Plan to Expedite Release of Radioactive Wastewater in the Hudson River

Ossining, NY – State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has released the following statement in response to notification that Holtec International is planning to release radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River three months sooner than previously announced....

Ongoing Advocacy to Address Our State Roads

Dear Constituent, I write to update the community on my office’s work to advocate for improvements to our roads. In February, I met with representatives from NYSDOT Region 8 to discuss the state of the roads in my district. My office is in an ongoing...

New York State Legislators Announce Legislation to Rename Donald J. Trump State Park

Albany, NY – Two state legislators have reintroduced legislation (S3166/A5127) providing for the renaming of Donald J. Trump State Park, a 436-acre site straddling Westchester and Putnam counties. The lawmakers, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg (D-Westchester/Putnam)...

Harckham and Levenberg Introduce Bill to Ban Release of Radioactive Waste into the Hudson River

Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg announced today they have introduced legislation (S.5181) that will prohibit the discharge of any radiological agent into the waters of the state. The new legislation...

Important Message to the Community Concerning State Roads

As a long-time resident of Ossining, I share local concerns about state roads in our area. I also drive on these roads and am committed to ensuring that safety issues are addressed. Upon taking office, my staff immediately reached out to the NYS Department...

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Performs Swearing-In at Inauguration of N.Y.S. Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg

CORTLANDT, NY — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer performed the ceremonial swearing-in of newly installed State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg at her inauguration on Friday. More than 40 elected officials from around the region and state were...

Harckham, Levenberg Announce State Funding for Ossining Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Ossining, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg announced today that $1,106,250 in state grant funding has been awarded to the Village of Ossining for two important infrastructure projects as part of the state’s...