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...

New York, NY — Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joined Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the New York Immigration Coalition, and other immigrant advocates on Thursday, June 26th to condemn...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today joined Speaker Carl Heastie in announcing $2 million in state funding secured to help complete the Electric City Community Grocery (ECCG), a community-owned grocery store under construction in downtown Schenectady....

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour with Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara today, visiting the future site of the Electric City Community Grocery (ECCG) in Schenectady. “Community-owned grocery stores like the Electric City Community...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara was joined by Mayor Michael Cinquanti, City of Amsterdam officials, and members of the Amsterdam Fire Department today to unveil a new ambulance purchased with $340,000 in state funding he secured in the State Budget. ...

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...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) has announced his June Outreach Office hours at Seymour Library in Brockport, NY. As a public servant, being accessible to the public is one of Hawley’s highest priorities. The assemblyman’s staff members will...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be joined City of Amsterdam officials and members of the Amsterdam Fire Department to unveil a new ambulance purchased with funding he secured in the State Budget.  The new ambulance will help strengthen emergency...

Sen. Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake), Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) and Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby today are calling for new state legislation, “Joycelynn’s Law,” to increase the maximum prison sentence for criminally...

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...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is highlighting the work of Fountain House and a newly released study demonstrating the effectiveness of the clubhouse model in improving quality of life for individuals living with serious mental illness. Last year,...

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...