Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Purple Heart Legislation A.29 in Effect as New York Observes Its First Purple Heart Day as a Purple Heart State Aug 7, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that Assembly bill A.29, the legislation designating New York as a Purple Heart State, is in effect as New York observes its first Purple Heart Day since the bill was signed into law in November, as Chapter...
Assemblyman Beephan Announces Signing of East Fishkill Veterans Highway Legislation Aug 7, 2026 EAST FISHKILL, NY — Assemblyman Anil Beephan announced that legislation designating a portion of State Route 376 in honor of East Fishkill’s veterans has officially been signed into law. The newly designated East Fishkill Veterans Highway will be...
Slater, Harckham Announce State Cybersecurity Grant for Yorktown Water Infrastructure Aug 7, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and state Sen. Pete Harckham (D,WF-40) today announced that the Town of Yorktown has been awarded a $36,400 SECURE Cybersecurity Grant to strengthen cybersecurity protections for the Yorktown Heights Wastewater Treatment...
Hawley Announces Major General Joseph Lestorti to Speak at 2026 Patriot Trip to Washington, D.C. Aug 6, 2026 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...
Statement From Assemblyman Matt Slater on Sentencing in Fatal Mohegan Lake Fentanyl Case Aug 6, 2026 “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 Heastie Announces Nomination of Joanne E. Barker to Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government Aug 5, 2026 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...
New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act Takes Effect Today Aug 5, 2026 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...
Taking Action for Those Who Answer the Call Aug 5, 2026 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...
Palmesano August ‘Grant Action News’ Update Aug 4, 2026 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 Calls for Greater Transparency in Rental Car Pricing Aug 4, 2026 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...
Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on the Passing of Sister Maria Rosa Aug 4, 2026 “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...
Bailey Presents $40,000 Check to the OWWL Library System Aug 4, 2026 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...
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement an Important Step Toward Improving Taconic Safety Aug 4, 2026 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...
Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos Helped Secure an Additional $5.5 Million for Northern Manhattan Mitchell-Lama Housing / El Asambleísta Manny De Los Santos Ayudó a Asegurar $5.5 Millones Adicionales para las Viviendas Mitchell-Lama del Norte de Manhattan Aug 3, 2026
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Celebrates State’s Dedication of Route 28 in the Village of Herkimer as ‘War Dog Memorial Highway’. Aug 3, 2026
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Celebrates Governor’s Signing of Co-Sponsored Legislation Dedicating a Portion of State Route 28 in the Village of Herkimer as the ‘War Dog Memorial Highway’ (A.11290) Aug 3, 2026 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...
Assemblyman Cashman Announces $300,000 for Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project Aug 3, 2026 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...
Honoring the Courage Behind the Purple Heart Aug 3, 2026 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...