Assemblymember Harry Bronson: Assembly to Help Workers and Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jan 26, 2021
Assemblymember Harry Bronson, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry, is proud to announce that legislation he sponsored to protect small businesses from eviction during this harrowing time, has passed the...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson: State Budget Top Priority
Jan 19, 2021
This is a challenging year for our state. With a pandemic raging, economic growth going in the wrong direction, and a federal government that has abdicated its responsibility for months, we will have many hurdles in forming a final budget. A budget...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson: On the Governor’s State of the State Address
Jan 14, 2021
“As Chair of the Assembly’s Economic Development Committee, I understand that to move our state’s economy forward, especially following the pandemic, we will need to embrace the emerging green technologies. This will include a continued investment...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson on the Governor’s State of the State: Ending the Digital Divide
Jan 12, 2021
“As I listened to the Governor’s second installment of his “State of the State” address, I reflected on my first Economic Development Committee as Chair, held this morning, and the incredible amount of work there is to be done, and the opportunities...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson Reacts to the Governor’s State of the State
Jan 11, 2021
The State and our families are being challenged in so many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting economic downturn and racial injustice have converged upon us and we must face all simultaneously. If we do so by caring for one another, supporting,...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson named Chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry
Jan 6, 2021
Rochester, NY – Assemblymember Harry Bronson today announced his appointment as the Chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry. “I’m grateful to Speaker Carl Heastie for honoring me with this...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson Joins Justice Reform Advocates Calling for an End to Solitary Confinement
Jan 6, 2021
“The use of solitary confinement is a violation of a person’s human rights.The effect of this practice results in adverse psychological trauma and increases the risk of serious harm to individuals who experience it. I am proud to join the growing...
Assemblymember Bronson: January 6, 2021 is a Day That Will Live in Infamy
Jan 6, 2021
“Today I stand with my colleagues, my neighbors, and my community to condemn the violence in Washington, D.C. At the risk of upsetting people, but also in the interest of honest dialogue, here is my perspective. These are extraordinary times with...
Assemblymember Bronson: Supreme Court Rules on the Right Side of History on Abortion Access
Jun 29, 2020
Earlier today, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, ruling that the regulation placed an undue burden on women seeking abortions.[1] Putting in...
Assemblymember Bronson Helps Pass Critical Law Enforcement Reform
Jun 10, 2020
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) announced that he co-sponsored and helped pass law enforcement reform legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within the system and protecting the rights of all New Yorkers. Every...
Assemblymember Bronson Helps Pass $100 Million Rent Relief Bill
Jun 1, 2020
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) announced he helped pass the Emergency Rent Relief Act of 2020 (A.10522), which will allocate up to $100 million in federal CARES Act funding to help New York renters facing COVID-19-related hardships. The...
Assemblymember Bronson Votes to Pass Public Health Measures in the Wake of COVID-19
May 29, 2020
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) voted to pass several measures designed to help ensure the safety of New York families and protect public health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time of crisis, public officials must eliminate...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson Passes Legislation to Combat Pandemics Economic Impact
May 28, 2020
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) announced he helped pass several bills designed to mitigate the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bills provide protections and financial assistance to homeowners, renters, utility customers,...
Assemblymember Bronson: State Budget Includes Funding, Independent Monitor for RCSD
Apr 3, 2020
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) announced that $35 million in additional gap funding for the Rochester City School District has been approved in the final state budget to help the district address its multimillion-dollar current operating deficit....
Assemblymember Bronson Accepting Nominations for 2020 Women of Distinction Awards
Mar 13, 2020
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) announced that he is currently seeking nominations for his Women of Distinction Awards, which honor outstanding women in the 138th District. The winners of the awards will be honored at a ceremony in April. ...
Assemblymember Bronson Takes Precautionary Measures, Cancels Budget Town Halls
Mar 13, 2020
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) announced that, in light of recent coronavirus developments and out of an abundance of caution, he will be canceling two previously scheduled budget town hall meetings. The meetings would have taken place on...
Assemblymember Bronson: Climate Protection Law Essential to Protect Our Planets Future
Jun 20, 2019
Albany, NY Assemblymember Harry Bronson announced his sponsorship, vote for, and the passage of, the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, implement the states renewable...
Assemblymember Bronson Passes Legislation Protecting LGBTQ New Yorkers
Jun 20, 2019
Albany, NY Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today announced the passage of three important bills to protect members of the LGBTQ community, including a bill to end the so-called Gay Panic and Trans Panic Defense, a bill providing for...
Assemblymember Bronson Passes Legislation to Expand Access to Mental Health Services in Upstate New York
Jun 19, 2019
Albany, NY Assemblymember Bronson announced the passage of a legislative package he authored to make mental health services more accessible for families of Upstate New York. The legislation expands the number of mental health practitioners that...
Assembly Passes Bronson Legislation to Curb Wasteful Spending of Taxpayer Dollars
Jun 19, 2019
Albany, NY Assemblymember Harry Bronson today announced the passage of legislation he authored to reduce wasteful spending by state agencies on contracts with consulting firms (A5459). New Yorks taxpayers work hard for their money...