During every February since 1976, we celebrate National African American History Month, an occasion to remember the contributions made by African-Americans in countless aspects of American life. It's also a time for somber reflection. We honor those who...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Brooklyn) announced that she/he helped pass two critical pieces of legislation to strengthen and protect women's reproductive rights. The first measure introduced by Assemblymember Deborah Glick affirms a woman's right...

With a new president about to take office, we are entering a very uncertain time. For many, our nation appears fractured, our progress is threatened and there is real fear about what comes next. Dr. King's words above, from his 1963 book, "Strength to...

Recently, Governor Cuomo announced his plans for free college tuition in New York State, after borrowing the idea from legislation that was introduced last year by Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte and Senator James Sanders, Jr. proposing their version...

Albany, NY - The New York State Assembly, led by its Haitian-American Caucus, will mark the seventh anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti and pays tribute to the more than 200,000 victims who perished in this tragedy. The New York State Assembly paused...

Today Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Brooklyn) announces her introduction of two bills, A9727/S7241 and A9729/S7240 also sponsored in the Senate by State Senator Kevin Parker, to ensure that Haitian Creole speaking residents would be able to fully...

Today, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte (D-NY) along with many of her colleagues will be present for the official bill signing of A2604-C with Governor Cuomo at Madison Square Garden. On March 22nd of this year Assemblymember Bichotte helped pass the...

Brooklyn – "Wednesday afternoon at approximately 2 pm, Haitian-American Lorita Pierre (61), the mother of the 42nd Assembly County Committee Chair, Josue Pierre, and her neighbor, Cegueny Saintil (47), were shot after a fight had broken out on the street...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Brooklyn) announced Assembly passage of legislation that would provide a key benefit for New York workers - paid family leave (A.3870A). While federal law provides for unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks, most workers cannot...

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Labor Committee Chair Michelle Titus and Assembly Member Catherine Nolan announced on Friday (April 1) that the enacted budget will raise the minimum wage across the state and enact paid family leave protections for all...

"A little over a month ago the late jurist Antonin Scalia passed away, which created a vacancy on the Supreme Court. Yesterday, President Obama fulfilled his constitutional duty and nominated Chief Judge Merrick Garland who currently serves as the top...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Brooklyn) announced her support for the New York Assembly's budget proposal for fiscal year 2016-2017. Among other things the budget aims to enhance New York's quality of life for hard working middle-class families....

Today New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced findings and that his office has reached an agreement with Interim Healthcare, Inc. of Greater New York, one of the largest healthcare staffing agencies, which unlawfully placed a help...

Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Weekend February 13th, 9:15am-10:30amEmpire State Convention CenterMeeting Room 6 This workshop will discuss challenges that MWBEs face participating in the State's government procurement process. It will provide a robust...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte honors the contributions of women in public service and government for Women's History Month. "As we look forward to extending more liberties to women across New York, especially during this celebratory month, it's imperative...

In 1914, nestled in lower Harlem, stood the newly finished Hurtig & Seamon's New Burlesque Theater, a whites-only venue. For 20 years, theater patrons and performers ignored the rise of one of America's largest black communities around them.[1] But in...

Yesterday, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte co-sponsored the Comprehensive Contraceptive Act (A.8135-B). Under the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act, health insurance plans in New York will be required to cover all FDA approved categories of contraceptive...