New York State Assembly

On April 22, 1970, the world celebrated the first official Earth Day. The idea for a day to celebrate our planet and the need for environmental protection began small, but today over one billion people in more than 193 countries will mark the observance....

Albany, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont/Valley Stream) proudly welcomed students from the Howell Road Elementary School Chamber Orchestra and Junior Chorus to Albany as part of the New York State School Music Association's...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) issued the following statement on Governor Hochul’s inclusion of libraries in her proposal to prohibit ICE from entering sensitive locations such as schools and houses of worship without a...

Following the discovery of what may be asbestos during the demolition of a controversial proposed homeless shelter, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst,...

WATERTOWN, NY – Assemblyman Scott Gray (R, Watertown) issued the following statement after lawmakers passed a fourth budget extender, as Albany still has not agreed on a final 2026-2027 spending plan. “I have often said that a late state budget, while...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) is proud to announce a host of co-sponsored legislative achievements have passed in the Assembly Chamber. Together, the legislative package seeks to expand upon the mental health services available...

I am encouraged that my long-championed bill to establish a progressive surcharge on luxury non-primary residence real estate is gaining momentum in this year’s budget negotiations. Since 2014, I have sponsored legislation for a surcharge on high-end...

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, Boro Park and Sunset Park) will be holding a press conference outside the...

Get ready for a slam dunk of inclusion! As part of Autism Acceptance Month, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is teaming up with the NY Phoenix to host Autism Acceptance Night—a one-of-a-kind sensory-friendly basketball experience for individuals with...

Today, April 14, Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is never simply a date on the calendar for me. It is not only about six million murdered Jews, nor only about memorial candles and ceremonies. It is deeply personal because my own family lived through...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) today penned a letter to Amanda Hiller, the acting tax commissioner in New York state, regarding an unusual number of constituents in his district claiming they have not received their tax returns yet. Hawley noted...

The annual Free Family Fun Extravaganzas, sponsored by Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Councilman Simcha Felder in partnership with COJO of Flatbush and the Boro Park Jewish Community Council, have once again become a cherished Chol Hamoed tradition...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced his support for two pieces of bipartisan legislation A.9350 and A.10351 sponsored by Assemblywoman Lupardo, aimed at expanding protections and benefits for members of the Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard...