Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Reacts to the End of Roe v. Wade
Jun 24, 2022
This Supreme Court is hell-bent on destroying the very foundations of our democratic ideals that we hold dear. The Court gave the gift of guns to millions of Americans yesterday, and today it sentenced women to forced pregnancy. Individuals and religious...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on New York State Gun Laws
Jun 23, 2022
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Social Services, today released the following statement regarding the US Supreme Court decision in the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal's Hails FDA's Ruling Banning the Sale of JUUL Vape Products
Jun 23, 2022
Finally! I am immensely gratified that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has dealt Juul a death blow by ordering it to stop selling its vaping products on the US market. Since I introduced in 2009 the state's first bill regulating...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Legislation Protecting Reproductive Healthcare Providers Becomes Law
Jun 13, 2022
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) announced that her two bills that will protect New York State's reproductive healthcare providers have been signed into law by Governor Hochul. The bills, which were signed as part of...
New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Announces Bill to Ban Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits in Pet Stores Statewide
Jun 3, 2022
Albany, NY – As the 2022-23 Legislative session wound to a close nearly 24 hours after it was scheduled to conclude, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal’s legislation (A4283/S1130) to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores statewide was...
New York to Become Second State in the Nation to Require Microstamping of Firearms
Jun 1, 2022
Albany, NY – In the wake of the most recent mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) today announced that her bill A.7926-A requiring that all firearms sold in the State be capable of microstamping...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Bill Empowering People with Food Allergies to Eat Safely in Restaurants Passes Both Houses, Heads to Governor
May 26, 2022
Albany, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) today announced that her bill to raise awareness among restaurant workers about food allergies and to prevent dangerous allergic reactions and anaphylaxis passed the Assembly. “For people...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Announces Passage of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act
May 25, 2022
Albany, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) announced today that her bill to prohibit the sale of cosmetics products if their ingredients have been tested on animals subject to several exceptions) has passed the New York State Assembly,...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Celebrates Passes of Adult Survivors Act by a Vote of 148-3
May 23, 2022
Albany, New York – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF- New York) today celebrated the New York State Assembly's passage of the Adult Survivor's Act (ASA). Like the Child Victims Act (CVA), the ASA will provide adults who were sexually assaulted...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal’s Statement on New York State Assembly’s Announcement that it will Pass the Adult Survivors Act Before the End of the 2022 Session
May 19, 2022
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan), Chair of the Committee on Social Services, today released the following statement regarding the announcement that her bill A.648, the Adult Survivors Act (ASA) has enough votes to pass...
Assemblymember Linda B Rosenthal Announces Safer Consumption Services Act Bill Moves for First Time
May 10, 2022
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) today announced that her legislation, bill A.224, the Safer Consumption Services Act (SCSA), was reported out of the Health Committee and now heads to the Codes Committee. SCS are...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Introduces Legislation to Protect New York Abortion Providers Against Out-of-State Medical Malpractice and Insurance Claims
May 6, 2022
Albany, NY – In the aftermath of the leak of the U.S. Supreme Court's draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision establishing that women have a constitutionally protected right to abortion, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal announced...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal to Co-Chair Hearing into Problems & Delays with Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Aug 6, 2021
New York, NY – On Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 10 am, New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, Chair of the Committee on Social Services, will co-chair an in-person hearing in New York City to examine the problems and delays plaguing the Emergency...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Announces New Legislation to Implement Immediate Statewide Ban on Municipal Use and Purchase of Products Containing Glyphosate
Aug 4, 2021
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) today announced that she will be introducing legislation to implement an immediate ban on the use of glyphosate on state owned, operated and leased properties and to prohibit New York...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Statement on Governor Cuomo
Aug 3, 2021
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Social Services, today called on Governor Cuomo to resign and urged the Assembly to impeach if he does not. "In light of the findings in Attorney General Tish...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, Chair of Committee on Social Services, to Hold Hearing on Problems Plaguing Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Jul 22, 2021
NEW YORK – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Social Services, today announced that her committee will hold a hearing, with the Committees on Housing and Ways and Means, into the Emergency Rental Assistance...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Statement on Massive Overdose Death Increase
Jul 15, 2021
“Staggering. A 21.8% increase in overdose deaths between 2019 and 2020 in New York State is simply appalling. More than 5,000 people lost their lives to substance use disorder, and their families are left wondering what they could have done differently....
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Denounces Plan to Bring Chick-fil-A Restaurants to New York State Thruway
Jul 12, 2021
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) sent the letter below to the New York State Thruway Authority denouncing the newly released plan to bring Chick-fil-A restaurants to service areas along the New York State Thruway and...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Bill to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty Passes Both Houses
Jun 11, 2021
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) announced that her bill (A5823/S5023) to require veterinarians to report suspected cases of animal cruelty has passed both houses and now heads to the Governor. The bill, which was carried...
