New York, N.Y. – On May 2, 2018, Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright announced that the New York State Assembly passed A.7518, which would allow candidates to satisfy both local and state requirements when filing to run for election. The bill establishes...

Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright (D-76th District) announced that she helped pass legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence in New York. The legislative package includes measures to ban bump stocks, prevent individuals determined to be a danger to...

Albany, NY – As Women’s History Month nears the mid-point, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 the New York State Assembly passed the Equal Rights Amendment Bill (A7990/S6708), to guarantee equal rights for women in New York State’s Constitution, sponsored...

On the evening of Thursday, March 8, 2018, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright’s Fourth Annual Women of Distinction Awards to commemorate Women’s History Month was held at the Abigail Adams Auditorium, home to the Colonial Dames of America. Seawright...

Albany, NY – Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright is pleased to announce that the Executive Budget includes a $25 million capital appropriation for Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC). This money would fund a multi-year capital improvement...

Albany, NY-- Assembly Member Seawright was appointed to the Codes Committee of the New York State Assembly by Speaker Heastie. The New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Codes considers issues and legislation regarding the State’s criminal and...

New York, N.Y. – Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright announced that A.5677/S.4150, legislation which would expand access to breast cancer screenings without cost sharing, to include breast tomosynthesis screenings also known as 3-D mammography, was...

In honor of NYC Go Purple Day, the de Blasio Administration today launched a new ad campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence. These ads will run on three Clear Channel jumbotorons in Times Square through Friday. Additionally, buildings and...

On Wednesday, Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright’s (D-Manhattan) State Board of Elections Website bill, A5740A was signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The new law will require candidates running for statewide office in New York State to provide candidate...

The following statement was issued by Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright on the death of Marriage Equality Champion and Civil Rights Defender Edie Winsor: “Today, I am saddened by the passing of the peoples champion, my dear friend and LGBT activist...

After receiving questions from residents regarding the status of the East 81st Street Pedestrian Bridge, our office made an inquiry to officials with the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) to obtain an update to share with the...

On Wednesday, August 9, RIOC Board of Directors voted on a number of items. Projects to repair and construct the seawall railing, replace flooring at Al Lewis and Blackwell Park Playgrounds and resurface the Tony Capobianco Field Basketball Court were...