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...

In response to the recent article mentioning my participation in a community meeting, I want to be clear that my involvement was rooted in dialogue and bringing people together during an incredibly difficult moment. Any suggestion that my presence was...

Utica, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon alongside the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) hosted an informational session for recipients of State grant funding secured by the Assemblywoman, detailing use of the...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Rebecca Kassay, visiting Coram Elementary School and the Coram Fire Department. “A great part of my annual statewide tour is seeing the parts of local communities that...

Buffalo – Assemblyman Pat Burke, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Cities, announced legislation today that would prevent Empire State Development and other entities operating under the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that Assembly bill A.29, the legislation designating New York as a Purple Heart State, is in effect as New York observes its first Purple Heart Day since the bill was signed into law in November, as Chapter...

Speaker Carl Heastie today announced he intends to nominate Joanne E. Barker to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Barker is a dedicated public servant who worked for the New York State Assembly for 27 years, serving first as an associate...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, announced that New York's landmark Medical Aid in Dying Act (Ch. 714 of 2025 and Ch. 1 of 2026) officially takes effect TODAY, marking a historic new chapter...

The room fell quiet. As our first responder roundtable was drawing to a close, I asked one final question: “What mental health resources does New York state provide to support our local police officers, firefighters, EMTs and dispatchers after responding...