New York State Assembly

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) is proud to announce the New York State Assembly has voted to pass Bill A.11350, legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Buttenschon which would allow late filers to apply for a retroactive ‘Enhanced’...

Albany, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato celebrated the enormous victory of securing $2 million in State funding to test 2,000 blood samples of 9/11 first responders. In 2022 Pheffer Amato partnered with former Assemblyman Michael...

Every year, one of the main goals of elected officials is to pass the state budget. The state budget is how we fund everything in our state, from our busy highways to our local food banks. Without a budget, many of our local organizations are left without...

Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. is pleased to announce his legislation, Assembly Bill A.10742, has passed through the New York State Assembly. The bill designates a portion of State Route 376 in the Town of East Fishkill to honor local veterans. The bill...

Join Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara for Autism Night with the Amsterdam Mohawks on Tuesday, July 21st, at 6:35 pm at Shuttleworth Park, 65 Crescent Avenue in Amsterdam. Admission is FREE for individuals affected by autism and their families who register...

The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus proudly announces the appointment of Bria Nickerson as its new Executive Director. “I am honored to serve as the new Executive Director of the New York State Black, Puerto...

Albany, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato boldly clarified the legislative intent for law enforcement and qualified immunity during the NYS budget debate. Part of Budget Bill PPGG (A.10005, 2026) seeks to enact a new process by...

With prom season in full swing, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is bringing his impactful "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge initiative to Amsterdam High School, urging hundreds of seniors to prioritize safety over risk and responsibility over peer pressure....

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara that expands eligibility for the Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption has passed both houses of the State Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. The bill updates New York’s...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced his support for and passage of legislation (A.8008) that would require the forfeiture of Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) benefits for volunteer firefighters convicted of certain crimes committed...

EducationThe Education budget is a wide-ranging bill, so I am going to focus on a few very specific issues that are most impactful to the 135th District. Increased Foundation Aid for every district Expands UPK state-wide by 2028, including increased per-pupil...

Albany, NY – As Chair of the Assembly Small Business Committee, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) is proud to announce the New York State Assembly has voted unanimously to advance Bill A.11046, legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Buttenschon...

Albany, NY – This week, legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Schiavoni which would require the reporting of Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), a life-altering and potentially deadly tick-borne illness, unanimously passed the Assembly. This legislation (A.11328/S.10340)...

“A strong, well-rounded education is the greatest tool we can give our children as they begin their journeys in life. Recently, I supported a budget that invests a historic $39 billion in education aid in the 2026-27 fiscal year, and we must have accountability...

After 57 days of delays, Albany finally passed a state budget totaling $268 billion, a budget that has grown by more than $90 billion since 2021. Unfortunately, despite the record spending, many of the same affordability challenges facing New Yorkers...

The New York State Assembly hosted the 3rd Annual Assembly Charity Softball Game to benefit The Food Pantries for the Capital District. The annual event brings together members of the Legislature and the community to support local families facing food...

Stony Brook, NY – Long awaited repairs to the Mill Pond Dam and Harbor Road are closer to fruition with a recent announcement by Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay confirming the inclusion of $6.5 million in the New York State Budget for the restoration and...

Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow today announced that the $268.1 billion State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-27 Enacted Budget puts money back into New Yorker’s pockets and invests in our communities and in our children’s...