New York State Assembly

New York will be taking a historic step rooted in compassion and dignity. I was proud to vote for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (S138/A136) and to stand with advocates, families, and colleagues who fought for years to make this possible. This law is not...

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of former U.S. Representative Eliot Engel. Eliot was a statesman, a dedicated public servant and a voice for his constituents in Westchester County and the Bronx – including me. Eliot and I had the honor of...

Watch the region's professional basketball team, New York Phoenix, play a game in a sensory-friendly environment! Free entry for individuals with autism and their families.Wednesday, April 15th at 6pmM&T Bank Center101 Harborside Dr, Schenectady, NY ...

Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes is a dedicated public servant and a stateswoman. When she departs the Assembly at the end of this session, she will leave big shoes to fill. For more than two decades here in the Assembly, Crystal has been...

Today, our Assembly Majority Leader, Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, announced she will not be seeking reelection. While this is a tremendous loss for our Majority Conference, I wish her all the very best in this next chapter. As a fellow Western New Yorker...

For far too long, the city has taken a laissez-faire approach when it comes to longstanding scaffolding and sidewalk sheds, allowing these structures to proliferate on the West Side and throughout the five boroughs without consequence. These long-term...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is highlighting the critical role SUNY Orange and community colleges play in strengthening the local workforce, supporting adult learners and addressing the issue of young people leaving New York state in search of...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he has filed a federal records request under the Freedom of Information Act demanding answers from the VA on its decision to close the Schenectady Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.Since the closure...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni today announced the introduction of legislation that would provide immediate relief to commercial fishermen at the fuel pump by providing fuel tax exemptions for operators of commercial fishing vessels....

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) will host his annual Alzheimer’s awareness breakfast, bringing together local business and community leaders to highlight the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease on families, caregivers and the workforce across...

Each year, April 15 marks more than just a deadline. Tax Day is a moment that reminds us of the responsibility we all share in funding our government, but also raises an important question: Are taxpayers getting their money’s worth? For working families...

Brooklyn, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll’s (D/WF-Brooklyn) op-ed calling for a joint NYC- Lake Placid Winter Olympics bid was by published by the USA Today Network on Monday.You can read the op-ed here or below: In the last two years, the world...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his April “Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Town of Rotterdam Supervisor John Polimeni met today with representatives from Senator Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s offices to address the proposed closure of the Schenectady VA Clinic in Rotterdam...

WATERTOWN, NY — When Micron Technology announced its historic semiconductor manufacturing investment in Central New York, Assemblyman Scott A. Gray (R–Watertown) recognized that Jefferson County was uniquely positioned to benefit—not only through...

“NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller’s murder was a devastating loss for his family, the law enforcement community and all New Yorkers who support the men and women who protect us. Today's verdict is a disappointing outcome, compounding the pain of a tragedy...