New York State Assembly

Assemblymember William Colton (D-47th AD, Brooklyn) calls Governor Pataki’s incorporation of a proposal to provide tax credits for educational expenses to the state’s working families in his budget a step in the right direction. The Governor, however,...

January is the time of year when Americans start filing their taxes and millions of Americans expect refund checks. Many want their money quickly to pay bills and daily expenses. To get a fast turnaround, many low-income Americans will turn to refund...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called on Speaker Sheldon Silver and his Assembly majority to make an extension of a Megan’s Law provision the first order of legislative business in 2006. “As with civil confinement, the extension...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) voted in favor of legislation that would provide an additional $200 million in supplemental state funding to the federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The legislation passed the Assembly on Tuesday...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) announced today that he is introducing legislation to assist veterans who may have been exposed to depleted uranium (DU) during their military service. The legislation aims to ensure that military personnel and veterans...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today was joined at a press conference by Minority Leader James Tedisco (R,C,I-Schenectady-Saratoga) and the Assembly minority conference to demand immediate action on creating a permanent solution to a provision...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced that “New York State Legislative Proceedings” – unedited gavel-to-gavel coverage of both the Senate and Assembly – will appear on Time Warner Cable Channel 131. “Expanding the televising...

It is with great pleasure that I report to you about this past legislative session. As you may have read, this was one of the most productive sessions in legislative history and truly was a "Year of Reform." For the first time in 21 years, the...

In a letter to FDNY Commissioner Scoppetta, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz criticized the decision to pull Engine 81/Ladder 46 from local fire house located on Bailey Avenue on New Years Eve to cover Times Square, and be replaced by only an engine from...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) joined his Assembly colleagues for a special legislative session on Wednesday that resulted in passage of legislation to severely penalize individuals who possess, sell and use illegal firearms. The session...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined his Assembly colleagues during a special legislative session on Wednesday to vote in favor of legislation banning illegal gun trafficking. The legislation was promoted by Gov. George Pataki. “This...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-I Scarsdale) announced that her legislation to toughen penalties for sale and possession of illegal guns passed the Assembly and Senate and is awaiting the governor’s signature. "This legislation is vital to stop the illegal...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has requested better results with snow removal in high trafficked areas in the community and more traffic enforcement agents at the West 239th Street and Henry Hudson Parkway overpass. In letters to both Department of...

The Senate Majority and Governor Pataki have recently attacked the Assembly Majority for not passing legislation to close a loophole that allows criminals to possess illegal guns. The Senate Majority Leader said Tuesday on a radio show that his house...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and members of the Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families held a public hearing on the effectiveness of the child fatality review process in New York State. The hearing was held at Pace University - White Plains...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-Bensonhurst), community activist Mark Treyger, Principal Howard Lucks of New Utrecht High School, Deputy Parks Commissioner Liam Kavanagh, and other community leaders met back in September to discuss the shortage of city...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz visited local schools to oversee student voting for the state reptile. The Assemblyman distributed informational booklets on the different turtle candidates and a voting ballot. Students not only had an opportunity to learn...

Chairman Paulson. Governor Pataki. Mayor Bloomberg. Senator Bruno. Chairman Gill. Bill Rudin. Robert Douglass. Distinguished Guests. It is extraordinary when you stop and think about it. One hundred and thirty-six years ago, in a single-room office...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz held a meeting at his office on Tuesday November 22, between representatives from Manhattan College and a group of local residents that reside on Cambridge Avenue. The two groups met to discuss the ongoing problems that have...

Thank you, Ross [Professor Sandler] for that kind and generous introduction. Good morning, and thank you ladies and gentlemen for that warm reception. It is an honor to be here at the prestigious New York Law School, one of Lower Manhattan's treasured...

Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Queens) announced the Assembly, Senate and governor have reached an agreement on new legislation aimed at banning the use of public funds to cover Viagra and other prescriptions, medical procedures or supplies intended to...

October represents National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I recently spoke at the “Walk with Me” rally, an event sponsored by the New York State Assembly and the Maxwell Women’s Caucus at Syracuse University. This collaborative effort aims...