Assemblymember Bronson: Establishing June Primary Would Save Taxpayers $50 Million
Oct 23, 2013
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced he’s sponsoring legislation establishing the fourth Tuesday in June as New York’s Primary Election Day for both federal and state offices (A.8198). The measure would tie state...
Assemblymember Bronson: Legislation Would Prepare More Students for Workforce
Oct 16, 2013
As Chair of the Labor Subcommittee on Emerging Workforces, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) is co-sponsoring pivotal legislation that would provide students with an opportunity to be better prepared for entrance into the workforce....
Assemblymember Bronson Announces New NYS Licenses Able to Designate Military Veteran Status
Oct 4, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced that military veterans can now apply for a special designation on their New York State driver’s license as opposed to carrying separate documentation in order to prove military...
Bronson Helps Secure State Funding to Make Much-Needed Infrastructure Upgrades
Aug 23, 2013
“The bridges along I-490 at Monroe Avenue and Culver Road are in desperate need of repair and I am happy to announce that I helped secure over $3.1 million in state funding to make these improvements, as well as infrastructure upgrades to I-590,”...
Assemblymember Bronson Announces New Registration Requirement for Basic STAR
Aug 22, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that registration for Basic STAR exemptions will take place from August 19 through December 31, 2013. New legislation requires all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR exemption to register...
Assemblymember Bronson Welcomes You to participate in National Night Out
Aug 5, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) is encouraging all local residents to take part in our local National Night Out events. National Night Out is an annual summer event designed to strengthen community spirit and raise awareness...
Legislation to Reduce Risks for Surgery Patients Becomes Law
Aug 2, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that legislation he sponsored which would require the certification and continuing education of central service technicians has been signed by the governor (Chapter 177 of 2013).
“This...
Legislation to Crack Down On Repeat Child Abusers Becomes Law
Aug 1, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that Governor Cuomo signed into law legislation that will stiffen penalties on repeat child abusers (Ch. 172 of 2013). The need for this law came to the forefront here in New York...
Applications Now Being Accepted for State Economic Development Funding
Jul 10, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that Consolidated Funding Applications (CFA) for the third round of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) funding can now be submitted. The CFA helps to streamline the...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson: Historic Decision in Supreme Court Ruling
Jun 26, 2013
“Like many in my LGBT community and our straight allies, it is difficult to put into words the emotional tide engulfing me at this historical moment. For years, many of us have fought to have our love, our commitments and our relationships treated...
Assemblymember Bronson Votes on Historic Legislation to Ensure Equal Rights for Women
Jun 20, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly passed the Women’s Equality Act that he sponsored to ensure equal pay, increase protections for victims of domestic violence and end discrimination (A.8070). Assemblymember...
Assemblymember Bronson Fights to Restore Vital Funding to Protect New Yorkers with Disabilities
Jun 17, 2013
In an effort to provide the developmentally disabled with the support they need, Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that he helped pass legislation that would restore up to $90 million to the Office for People With Developmental...
Assemblymember Bronson: Agreement reached to restore critical funding for OPWDD
Jun 14, 2013
“The cuts to OPWDD affected so many families across the state that action had to be taken to alleviate the unnecessary added burden placed on people with developmental disabilities and their families. This agreement to restore funding to OPWDD ensures...
Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly Passes Legislation to Crack Down on Criminals Who Target Seniors
Jun 13, 2013
In an effort to protect New York’s seniors from being taken advantage of, Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly has passed a legislative package aimed at protecting them against abuse, fraud and financial...
Legislation Authored by Assemblymember Bronson to Reduce Unnecessary Risks for Surgery Patients Passes Assembly
Jun 4, 2013
To help hospitals keep up with the evolving innovations in medical technology, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced a bill he authored requiring the certification and continuing education of central service technicians...
Assemblymember Bronson Helps Pass Legislative Package to Assist New Yorkers with Disabilities
Jun 3, 2013
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly passed a package of bills to help improve the quality of life of New Yorkers with disabilities and mark this year’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day.
“This...
Assemblymember Bronson Supports Plan to Create Tax-Free Zones to Boost Local Economy
May 22, 2013
“Tax-free NY continues our commitment to foster a more business friendly environment in New York. This program will spur economic development, invest in emerging technologies and create good-paying jobs for our hardworking men and women in Monroe County,...
Assemblymember Bronson Helps Pass Measure to Give Farm Workers the Rights They Deserve
May 13, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly passed the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act that he sponsored to extend basic protections for approximately 100,000 farm workers in New York (A.1792-A). This legislation...
Assemblymember Bronson Takes Action to Eliminate Gender Identity Discrimination
Apr 30, 2013
Taking a step forward in ensuring equality for all New Yorkers, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced Assembly passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) (A.4226). GENDA, which Assemblymember Bronson...
