New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) announced that Major General Joseph Lestorti will serve as a guest speaker during this year’s Patriot Trip to Washington, D.C., taking place Sept. 17 to 20. The annual trip provides participants with the opportunity...

“The sentencing of a repeat drug trafficker who distributed the fentanyl that caused a man’s death in Mohegan Lake brings an important measure of accountability for the victim, his loved ones and our community. I want to commend the exceptional work...

Speaker Carl Heastie today announced he intends to nominate Joanne E. Barker to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Barker is a dedicated public servant who worked for the New York State Assembly for 27 years, serving first as an associate...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, announced that New York's landmark Medical Aid in Dying Act (Ch. 714 of 2025 and Ch. 1 of 2026) officially takes effect TODAY, marking a historic new chapter...

The room fell quiet. As our first responder roundtable was drawing to a close, I asked one final question: “What mental health resources does New York state provide to support our local police officers, firefighters, EMTs and dispatchers after responding...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “August Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is taking action to improve transparency for consumers by co-sponsoring A10913, new legislation that would require rental car companies to disclose all mandatory fees and additional charges before customers complete a rental...

“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sister Maria Rosa, whose lifetime of faith, service, and compassion left a lasting mark on St. Anthony’s Church and the Schenectady community. I had the pleasure of knowing Sister Maria Rosa for many...

Today, Assemblywoman Andrea K. Bailey (R,C-Geneseo) presented the OWWL Library System with $40,000 in state funding to expand access to digital collections and provide flexible funding that libraries can apply to local priorities. The funding reflects...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today welcomed the New York State Police’s recent commercial vehicle enforcement detail along the Taconic State Parkway, calling it an important step in ongoing efforts to improve safety on one of the Hudson Valley’s...

Utica, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon is honored to announce Governor Kathy Hochul’s official enactment of co-sponsored measure A.11290, dedicating a portion of State Route 28 in the Village of Herkimer, from its intersection with...

Plattsburgh, NY – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced today that he has secured $300,000 in state CREST funding for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project. The park, which is currently in its second phase of construction, is a...

Each year on Aug. 7, our nation observes Purple Heart Day, a time to recognize the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the men and women who were wounded or gave their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Purple Heart is one of our nation's...

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Assemblyman Scott Gray (R, Watertown) issued the following statement following last week’s public hearings on the North Star Health Alliance service closures held in Carthage, Ogdensburg and Watertown: Last week our communities showed...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) partnered with the American Red Cross and the Town of Carmel to host a successful blood drive in Carmel, collecting 20 units of lifesaving blood to help address a critical shortage impacting hospitals and patients...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) today announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation he sponsored into law, dedicating a portion of State Route 28 in the Village of Herkimer as the “War Dog Memorial Highway.”...

Utica, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) joined the Boonville-Oneida County Fair’s Board of Directors, volunteers, and local elected officials last night at the annual Legislative Chicken BBQ to proudly announce $130,000 in state grant...