Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored to reform the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program and streamline the process for homeowners (A.5969). “Long Island families pay some of...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced she is accepting nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction Awards in honor of Women’s History Month. “Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the progress women have made and...

“As a legislator and a mother, keeping our kids safe is always a top priority for me. Our state’s sex offender registry exists to protect our safety, and updating the current laws is an important and necessary step to keep New Yorkers informed and...

“When I became a legislator, I promised to fight for all New Yorkers. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you deserve a fair and honest shot to make a good life for yourself. That’s why, today, I helped pass a legislative package to provide...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced she voted for reforms to make state government more accountable to New Yorkers. The first measure strips taxpayer-funded pensions from public officers convicted of corruption (A.1749). The second...

“New York State’s tax code places an unfair burden on low-income and middle-class families that simply isn’t sustainable, especially here on Long Island where the cost of living is so high. It’s time the wealthy paid their fair share. We need...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the passage of two critical pieces of legislation that will strengthen and defend women’s reproductive freedom. The measures would affirm the right to an abortion in New York State (A.1748) and...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she is working to secure grants totaling $670,000 to complete infrastructure projects throughout the town of Babylon. “This funding is critical to help rebuild and beautify our neighborhoods...

“Yesterday, Governor Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide free college tuition to thousands of middle- and low- income students here on Long Island and across the state. Affordable tuition is something that I’ve been fighting to pass – New York must...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced a bill she authored permitting the Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) to operate service centers throughout the county has passed the Assembly (A.9950). The bill amends SILO’s original...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the Assembly passed legislation she authored to benefit fire districts by raising the dollar-value threshold for used items the district is authorized to sell (A.10355). “We rely on our first...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that her bill to designate a bridge in the town of Babylon as Corporal Tony Casamento Memorial Bridge has passed the Assembly (A.8152-B). The bridge is located on county Route 28 at exit 34 on the...

“Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country. They put their lives on the line for us all, and on this day we stand in solidarity as a nation to thank them in spirit and ensure that...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) held her second annual Haitian Flag Day celebration on Thursday, May 19th. She was joined by Suffolk County Presiding Officer Legislator DuWayne Gregory and over 200 members of the local...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced a bill she authored to extend a program that expands banking services to underserved areas across New York State passed the Assembly (A.9480). The bill extends the Banking Development District Program...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that a National Day of Prayer service was held in Amityville on the evening of Thursday, May 5. She co-hosted the service with the Rev. Dr. Keith Hayward, president of the Ministerial Alliance of...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the Assembly passage of a series of bills that will provide better assistance, protection and justice to victims of domestic violence. Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre also put forward a resolution declaring...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that the 2016-17 state budget features several measures that will have a lasting impact on Long Island families. These measures include historic investments in education and infrastructure, funding...

“The MTA provides vital transport links in and around the New York City area and into Long Island. With 2.7 billion people riding on its railroads, buses and subways, MTA ridership is currently at an all-time high.[1] Currently, the LIRR is limited...

“Our community has been ravaged by the heartbreaking cycle of addiction, leaving far too many families to cope with the tragic loss of loved ones. In 2015, Suffolk County tallied more than 100 deaths related to heroin and opioid abuse for the third-straight...