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...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Michael Cashman to tour the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI), a program of Paul Smith’s College. “The thousands of miles of protected lakes, rivers and waterways...

Monticello, NY – Today, Kenneth Kearney of Kearney Realty & Development Group signed the contract of sale with Resorts World Catskills (a subsidiary of Empire Resorts, a member of the Genting Group) that is required for the development of over 100 workforce...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, is calling for a review of New York’s disability rights protections following a recent U.S. Department of Justice opinion that has raised concerns...

Brooklyn, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul has named Assemblymember Robert Carroll to the leadership committee of the Lake Placid-New York City Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee, the panel she formed this week to study whether New...

As summer gets underway and more New Yorkers head outdoors, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting residents and members of the press to attend an upcoming Community Information Session focused on tick safety, prevention, and awareness. With...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he secured $6 million in the New York State Budget for the Hamilton Hill Arts Center, a major investment that will help the organization build a new home and continue serving the community for generations...

“I am deeply concerned by the federal decision to shift key special education and disability rights responsibilities out of the U.S. Department of Education.  As Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities and the father...

Utica, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (119th District) today hosted a virtual roundtable discussion bringing together educational leaders, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and community partners to address the impact of pediatric...

Queens, NY – Queens Botanical Garden, in collaboration with Groundswell Community Mural Project teaching artist Peach Tao, is proud to announce a new community-created mural, Flying, located on the construction site fence outside what will be the newGarden’s...

When most people think about what makes Long Island special, they think about great schools, beautiful neighborhoods, parks, beaches, and strong communities. Somewhere near the top of that list are our local libraries. For generations, libraries have...

ALLEGANY – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski will hold a town hall meeting Monday, June 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Village of Allegany Municipal Building, 106 East Main Street, Allegany. Assemblyman Sempolinski said he wants to share what is going on in...

The Putnam County Veterans Museum was unveiled this week, marking a major milestone in the County’s ongoing commitment to honoring and preserving the service and sacrifice of local veterans. The museum will be a permanent tribute to the men and women...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, today announced the passage of three of her bills in the Legislature that strengthen protections for victims of human trafficking, improve maternal health...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Buffalo, visiting the Buffalo Zoo with Assemblymember William Conrad. “One of the great parts of my annual statewide tour is getting to see the gems across our state,” Speaker Heastie...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour with Assemblymember William B. Magnarelli to announce $11.5 million investment in Schiller Park, including $10 million to rebuild the pool. “Parks like this provide so much for the community,...

Menands, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck is proud to announce that the Capital District Regional Market has been officially added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. This recognition honors businesses and organizations that...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C–LaFayette) issued a statement today following an announcement that New York will eliminate or modify 50 regulations that state agencies have found added tens of millions in costs to residents seeking services. The governor...

Corning, N.Y., June 17--State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) on Tuesday visited the Corning-Painted Post High School to pay tribute to senior Cella McLaughlin for her 2026 victory in the 55-meter Hurdles...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) and State Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange) today announced that the New York State Legislature has passed two of their bills (A.173/S.6165 and A.463/S.4857) which strengthen public access and government accountability....

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his statewide tour today with Assemblymember Patrick Burke, visiting the Jack Donohue Memorial Track at Southside Elementary School to learn about the proposed improvement project. “The Jack Donohue Memorial Track is an...