New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) has been warning New Yorkers for years that the cost of living in this state is out of control. A new Siena College Poll found that 53% of voters identified affordability as the most important issue facing New York,...

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...

When people think about public investments, they often picture roads, bridges, parks, or major construction projects. While those investments are important, some of the most meaningful investments we can make are in the institutions that bring people...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently recognized five talented young artists as winners of his Rev250 Poster Contest, a district-wide contest designed to engage students in the celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary while encouraging them...

Watkins Glen, N.Y., June 24—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) attended the Watkins Glen High School’s annual DubG Sports Awards last Sunday night to pay tribute to senior standout Madison Tuttle...

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,...

BUFFALO, NY — New York State Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced that he has facilitated the release of $2.9 million in previously awarded state funding for critical infrastructure and streetscape improvements along Buffalo’s Niagara Street...

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...

BUFFALO, NY — Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced that he has secured $250,000 in state funding to support Ralph Wilson Parks Conservancy in its reconstruction of the historic Ralph Wilson Park Amphitheater, a centerpiece of Buffalo’s waterfront...

“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...