Albany, New York – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that legislation (A881) she co-sponsors which would extend the property tax payment deadline for furloughed workers passed the Assembly.  

Rozic, who serves as Chair of the Assembly’s Office of State-Federal Relations, said, “As the federal government shutdown drags into its fourth week, it is critical that we do our part to assist those who are impacted. For anyone living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to care for their families, this loss of income and uncertainty is devastating.”

The current shutdown is the longest in American history and impacts approximately 14,000 federal employees in New York State. If signed into law, this bill would allow local governments to extend the payment deadline for affected federal employees, with no penalties or interest, until 90 days after the shutdown ends.

Rozic’s support of the bill also stems from her efforts over the years in helping Queens homeowners seeking property tax relief. With the federal government shutdown affecting thousands of New Yorkers, families who are already crippled by property taxes are now facing an additional challenge to afford necessities, pay bills, and make ends meet until the government re-opens.

Towards the close of 2018, Rozic announced  that she had been appointed to serve as Chair of the Office of State-Federal Relations. In that role, she will be working with her colleagues to shape national trends and policies. Passage of this bill on the second day of legislative session signals the Assembly Majority’s commitment to protecting New Yorkers from misguided policy proposals and efforts coming out of Washington.