New York – On Tax Day, Assemblymember Tony Simone, Assemblymember Alex Bores, and State Senator Rachel May call for the transition from the current property tax structure to a Land Value Tax to combat the housing crisis.A Land Value Tax (LVT) is a tax...

New York— Assemblymember Tony Simone today unveiled a bill to allow year round outdoor dining.World class cities proactively engage the public space. From sipping a cappuccino along the Champs-Elysées in Paris to enjoying an evening of al fresco tapas...

New York, NY — Today, in an effort to revitalize the Penn neighborhood and address New York City’s housing crisis, Assemblymember Tony Simone is proposing a vision to amend the General Project Plan (GPP) that would allow for new affordable housing,...

New York – Assemblymember Tony Simone released his SUM NY report, outlining clear and actionable solutions to address the intersecting crises of addiction, homelessness, and mental health on our streets. As legislators return to Albany tomorrow, the...

I am speaking here today to express my strong support for congestion pricing and for a significant exemption for residents who live within the Manhattan Central Business District, in line with successful, international models of congestion pricing. I...

New York – As travelers plan their holiday travel this December, Assemblymember Tony Simone announced a bill he has introduced with State Senator Michelle Hinchey, A.8336/S.7794, to ensure that restaurants in rest stops on the New York State Thruway...

Dear Friend, New Yorkers across the state gathered to voice their support for the Equality Amendment to protect New Yorkers from discrimination last week (A.1283). I’m excited to announce that I voted to pass this resolution that would memorialize in...

I have long supported the concept of congestion pricing and have urged its immediate implementation. The Manhattan Central Business District (CBD) is plagued by traffic congestion, noise, poor air quality and street safety issues, all issues that can...