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...

Utica, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon today, in partnership with the Utica Comets, Utica City FC, Save of the Day Foundation, and the Fire and Police Departments of the Cities of Rome and Utica, kicked off her 7th Annual Winter Accessories...

The Assembly Majority will always prioritize quality education for New York’s students and ensure that public schools are fully funded. Public dollars should support public schools that serve all children and are accountable to the taxpayers who fund...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his statewide tour today with Assemblymember Kwani B. O’Pharrow, visiting the Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) of Suffolk, Inc. ACE Family Development Center in Amityville and announcing nearly $2.7 million in total...

Woodside, Queens – More than 200 volunteers, community organizations, local businesses, and neighborhood residents came together on Saturday, October 3, for the 4th Annual Filipino American History Month Little Manila Community Cleanup, continuing an...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Suffolk County, visiting the village of Greenport’s Third Street basketball court with Assemblymember Tommy John Schiavoni and announcing a total of $2.65 million for needed upgrades...

Marcy, NY – This morning, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) joined the members and leadership of the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department for a press conference, as the Department gathered to dedicate their new 100-foot Sutphen Tower Ladder to...

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the formation of an Assembly working group to examine issues and perspectives surrounding New York’s sexual assault statutes.“The allegations being reported out of Cornell University are...

“Today, I am proud to announce that I have joined a bi-partisan Assembly coalition urging the Governor to swiftly sign and implement Assembly Bill A.1838-C, common sense legislation which would expand retail sales of pepper spray and other self-defense...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Onondaga County, visiting Cicero–North Syracuse High School with Assemblymember Al Stirpe to announce $5 million for a new STEM hub project on the school’s campus to prepare students...

Oriskany, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon visited the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office to present Sheriff Rob Maciol with a New York State Assembly Resolution honoring the Office of Sheriff in recognition of Sheriff’s Week in the State...