“My top priority has always been looking out for the health and well-being of Long Island families, and our battle with COVID-19 has only strengthened this commitment. No one should ever have to put their health at risk because they can’t afford...

“In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis and economic downturn, my fellow legislators and I faced difficult choices during the budget process. While I’m disappointed that we couldn’t fund everything or advance all of our bold...

“As we come together to confront the unprecedented public health threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s critical that we do everything we can to protect New Yorkers’ health and economic security. That’s why I helped pass legislation,...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she recently helped pass a measure that allocates $40 million in emergency funding to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) (Ch. 23 of 2020). “As we hear more about...

New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Lindenhurst) recently participated in the 49th Annual Legislative Conference Weekend hosted in Albany by the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian (BPHA) Legislative...

New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Lindenhurst) announced that $45 million in grant funding is available on a statewide basis and will be administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)....

“From enacting measures that promote inclusivity to passing groundbreaking climate change laws, this past year was filled with victories for New York State. As we begin a new year and legislative session, the State of the State proposals announced...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she introduced legislation, along with Senator Jim Gaughran (D-Huntington) to prevent real estate agents and brokers from discriminating against minority homebuyers. This comes after a recent...

New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Lindenhurst) appeared on Thursday night’s edition of Inside City Hall with Errol Louis to discuss a recent study showing a rise in suicide attempts among black teenagers over the past 30 years[1],...

New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) recently secured a capital grant for the Amityville Village Police Department in the amount of $133K. The grant has allowed the Department to purchase three new state-of-the-art police...

New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) recently secured a $125,000 capital grant for the Copiague Fire District. These funds, which were obtained through New York’s ‘State and Municipal Facilities Program,’...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) announced that the state Education Department has released nearly $77,000 in construction funding, which was included in the 2018-19 state budget, for local libraries. “Libraries not only enable...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that legislation she authored along with Senator Monica Martinez (D-Brentwood) requiring insurance companies to cover annual mammogram screenings for New York women aged 35 to 39, known as Shannon’s...

“Nobody knows better how our kids learn than their teachers — they’re there every step of the way with guidance and encouragement. Every young New Yorker deserves a quality education that will help them build a strong future, and that starts...

Wyandanch, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Senator John Brooks, and Senator Phil Boyle today announced passage of legislation authorizing the State Commissioner of Education to appoint a monitor to oversee the Wyandanch Union...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) recently presented the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company with a $125,000 New York State capital grant that she was able to secure from the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget. The funds from this grant...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she introduced a bill that would create a cap on the price of prescription insulin (A.8103). “New Yorkers should be able to look out for their health without facing overwhelming financial...

“On Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, I helped passed a series of bills strengthening the rights of New Yorkers with disabilities, from helping them grain financial stability so they can live their lives independently to giving them recourse...

“On Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, I helped passed a series of bills strengthening the rights of New Yorkers with disabilities, from helping them grain financial stability so they can live their lives independently to giving them recourse...

“The trauma of domestic violence – be it physical, emotional or psychological – can make it difficult for victims to come forward. If and when these brave individuals decide to speak out and face their abusers, they deserve to be heard...