New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the governor signed into law legislation he authored making the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library eligible for state financing (Ch. 299 of 2005). "This historic library has been a rock in...

"The governor’s veto of legislation I authored providing $174 million to reconstruct up to seven buildings in the Syracuse City School District is a disservice to our children. Schools in Syracuse are in serious disrepair, jeopardizing the education...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz blasted Governor Pataki’s decision to veto make the emergency contraception legislation. Governor Pataki is expected to veto the bill, according to the Governor’s staff. His staff indicated that the Governor’s problem...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan announced their support of the efforts of Association of Riverdale Cooperatives (ARC) and Skyline Federal Credit Union to bring Credit Union services to Riverdale. Representing nearly 100...

Today, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) requested that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) extend the period for public comment on the proposed natural gas drilling in Vestal from July 29 until at least August 26,...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz urged Governor Pataki to make emergency contraception legislation law. In a letter to Governor Pataki, Assemblyman Dinowitz stated, “I am writing to urge you to sign into law A.116, which provides access to emergency...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz arranged for the post office to replace the mailbox on the corner of Kepler Avenue and East 237th Street. The mailbox was removed to make to the curb handicap accessible. But after several weeks, the mailbox was still...

George E. PatakiGovernorExecutive ChamberCapitolState Street, Room 210Albany, New York 12224 Re: A.116/S.3661 "Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Act" Dear Governor Pataki: I have sponsored the above referenced bill which has passed in the Assembly...

The tragic July 7 terrorist attacks in London were a painful reminder of how the world has changed since September 11, 2001. I, along with all other Americans, extend my deepest condolences to the victims of these horrific attacks and their families....

Denise Sheehan, Acting CommissionerDepartment of Environmental Conservation625 BroadwayAlbany, NY 12207 Dear Ms. Sheehan: I am writing to request an extension be allowed for written comments on Oil and Gas leasing from July 29, 2005 until at least...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is pleased to announce the hiring of Teresa Colon in his District Office. Mrs. Colon will also staff the assemblyman’s satellite office in Norwood at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. The satellite office is open every...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will host an identity theft prevention seminar at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane. The seminar is free and open to the public. The seminar will provide participants...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced that several pieces of legislation passed by both the Assembly and Senate aim to get tough with sex offenders. The governor is expected to sign this package of legislation into law. Assemblyman strongly supported...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that the Assembly will conduct a "roundtable" discussion and a public hearing aimed at soliciting insight about the best ways to strengthen the protection of New Yorkers from sex offenses, including...

In response to last week’s terror attacks in London, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff made it clear where the Federal government stands when it comes to protecting New Yorkers. In an interview with the press, Chertoff stated “The truth...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced that NYC Departments of Transportation resolved a serious safety issue in Kingsbridge. In response to a letter from the assemblyman, DOT fixed the fence on Naples Terrace Step Street. The fence along the Naples...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz helped manage an emergency at the Co-Op at 3901 Independence Ave. In response to an urgent letter written by the assemblyman to New York City Department of Environmental Protection, DEP immediately responded by conducting...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has asked New York City’s Department of Transportation, Department of Parks & Recreation, and Department of Sanitation to clean up a parcel of land on Netherland Avenue. In a letter to all three departments Dinowitz...

Skyrocketing drug costs can take a toll on a person’s finances. High drug prices prevent many from taking the prescriptions they need to improve quality of life, especially those without drug coverage who pay the highest prices for medicine. To ease...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has contacted the NYC Departments of Transportation and Buildings to help resolve a serious safety issue in Kingsbridge. The location is Naples Terrace between Broadway and Godwin Terrace. In his letter to DOT and DOB...

Taking action on the growing menace in New York State of methamphetamine use and methamphetamine labs, the New York State Assembly passed major legislation to combat this scourge which has spread across the country and threatens to rival the crack epidemic...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz passed major legislation that will create a written instrument that allows an individual, before he or she dies, to name a person who would carry out the decedent’s expressed written wishes regarding the disposition of their...