Tuesday Townhall: Crime and Public Safety
Apr 15, 2020
We held our April 14 virtual Townhall Tuesday on crime and public safety. We heard from our 19th Precinct’s Commanding Officer Inspector Kathleen Walsh and Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s Public Safety Department’s Chief Kevin...
Tuesday Townhall: Senior Citizens and the Homebound Elderly
Apr 8, 2020
On Tuesday, A on the issues facing senior citizens and the homebound elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a pleasure to hear from our special guest experts on senior and social services Robin Strashun of the non-profit Search and Care, and Marissa...
Tuesday Townhall: Small Business and Housing
Apr 2, 2020
Last night we held our first virtual Townhall Tuesday on the issues of small business and housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a pleasure to hear from our special guests: Joyce Moy, attorney and Executive Director of the Asian American Research...
Statement on the Epidemic of Anti- Semitic Attacks and Incidents
Dec 29, 2019
The following statement was issued by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright following anti- Semitic attacks in New York: "The raging epidemic of anti- Semitic attacks is horrific and must be condemned at every conceivable level of our city and state. Our...
Seawright Legislation Signed by Governor to Update Family Court Procedures
Oct 29, 2019
Albany, New York – Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright announced today that her legislation, Assembly Bill A8033 was signed by the Governor to ensure that all persons legally responsible for a minor child, regardless of gender or status as a parent...
Seawright-Sponsored Election Reform Bill Signed by the Governor
Oct 28, 2019
Albany, New York – Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright announced that her election reform bill A1641 was signed by the governor on Monday, October 28, 2019. The bill passed the Assembly on March 25, 2019 and passed the Senate on May 20, 2019. This...
Seawright's Women on Corporate Boards Bill Passes Legislature
Jun 20, 2019
Albany, New York – On June 20, 2019, legislation sponsored by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Senator Liz Krueger to enact a “Women on Corporate Boards Study” passed both houses of the legislature. The bill will require the Department...
Seawright Legislation Passes Both Houses to Update Family Court Procedures
Jun 19, 2019
Albany, New York – On June 18, 2019, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright’s legislation to ensure that all persons legally responsible for a minor child, regardless of gender or status as a parent or legal guardian, receive equal notice of that...
Seawright Roosevelt Island Bill Passes Legislature
May 30, 2019
Albany, New York—A Roosevelt Island bill introduced by Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright regarding the management and organizational structure of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC), sponsored by Senator José Serrano, passed the...
Seawright-Sponsored Election Reform Bill Passes Legislature
May 21, 2019
Albany, New York – Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright announced that her election reform bill A1641 passed the Senate on Monday, May 20, 2019. The bill passed the Assembly on March 25, 2019 and will be delivered to the governor. This legislation...
Seawright’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Resolution Passes Assembly
Mar 25, 2019
Albany, New York – Assembly Member Seawright (D-Manhattan) announced that the resolution calling on the 116th United States Congress to pass the federal Equal Rights Amendment has passed the Assembly with bipartisan support. “The time is now...
