New York State Assembly

Assemblyman William Colton (D-47AD) will be joining the Purim Celebration at the Shore Parkway Jewish Center (SPJC), 8885 26th Avenue (off Cropsey Avenue) on Sunday, March 4th. The celebration starts at 1.00 P.M. and ends at 5:00 P.M. with a costume contest,...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) voted in favor of legislation that will reform New York’s current ethics and lobbying laws; however, he feels it did not go far enough. The Assembly minority conference proposed two amendments to the...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) joined his minority colleagues at a press conference to push for fundamental rules changes that would change the way the Assembly conducts business by bringing greater transparency and equity to the chamber. “The...

This week the Assembly passed legislation on a landmark ethics reform package that will curtail gifts from lobbyists to legislators, and create a comprehensive watchdog agency to ensure the integrity of state government (A.3736-A). This legislation was...

This week the Assembly passed legislation on a landmark ethics reform package that will curtail gifts from lobbyists to legislators, and create a comprehensive watchdog agency to ensure the integrity of state government (A.3736-A). This legislation was...

The state Assembly yesterday passed an ethics reform bill that would set higher ethical standards for public officials, significantly strengthen penalties for violations, establish an independent public integrity panel with far-reaching powers, and reorganize...

The state Assembly yesterday passed an ethics reform bill that would set higher ethical standards for public officials, significantly strengthen penalties for violations, establish an independent public integrity panel with far-reaching powers, and reorganize...

Last week, the state Legislature held a joint session of the Assembly and Senate to vote on a Comptroller to replace Alan Hevesi for the remainder of his four-year term. I supported Martha Stark because she proved to be the finest and most qualified...

Last week, the state Legislature held a joint session of the Assembly and Senate to vote on a Comptroller to replace Alan Hevesi for the remainder of his four-year term. I supported Martha Stark because she proved to be the finest and most qualified...

Good morning. Thank you President Deutsch for that warm and generous introduction. It's good to see that so many of my Lower Manhattan allies are here this morning. Eric Deutsch. Bill Rudin. Jim Cavanaugh. Jim Gill. Julie Menin. Carl Weisbrod....

Good morning. Thank you President Deutsch for that warm and generous introduction. It's good to see that so many of my Lower Manhattan allies are here this morning. Eric Deutsch. Bill Rudin. Jim Cavanaugh. Jim Gill. Julie Menin. Carl Weisbrod....

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced the availability of scholarships from the New York State Lottery. The Lottery will be awarding a four-year scholarship to one graduating senior from every participating high school in the...

“Today I supported Martha Stark for the Office of the Comptroller because she proved to be the finest candidate of those recommended by the Independent Review Panel. The system agreed upon by the legislature and the governor to select the next comptroller...

“Today I supported Martha Stark for the Office of the Comptroller because she proved to be the finest candidate of those recommended by the Independent Review Panel. The system agreed upon by the legislature and the governor to select the next comptroller...

“Today I supported Martha Stark for the Office of the Comptroller because she proved to be the finest candidate of those recommended by the Independent Review Panel. The system agreed upon by the legislature and the governor to select the next comptroller...

“Today I supported Martha Stark for the Office of the Comptroller because she proved to be the finest candidate of those recommended by the Independent Review Panel. The system agreed upon by the legislature and the governor to select the next comptroller...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-47 AD) is shocked to learn that the principal of David A. Boody IS 228 has been asked to leave, according to parents of IS 228’s PTA. Principal Rose Caniglia came from out of the district, Queens, at the bequest of then...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-47 AD) is shocked to learn that the principal of David A. Boody IS 228 has been asked to leave, according to parents of IS 228’s PTA. Principal Rose Caniglia came from out of the district, Queens, at the bequest of then...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today commented on Governor Eliot Spitzer’s first executive budget saying more should be done to provide property tax relief and control spending. “Eliot Spitzer was elected by the people to a four-year...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today commented on Governor Eliot Spitzer’s first executive budget saying more should be done to provide property tax relief and control spending. “Eliot Spitzer was elected by the people to a four-year...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) pledges to take a close look at the governor’s budget proposal to make sure that Suffolk County receives its fair share before the budget is enacted. “While the budget proposes a record increase for school...

As a long-term advocate of changing the way government in Albany works, Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today supported ethics and lobbying reform proposals state leaders recently agreed to, but said they need to go further. “I am...

Assemblyman William Colton has recently introduced legislation that requires producers of electronic equipment to be held responsible for the recycling of their products. The development of technologically advanced programs such as the new VISTA software...

Assemblyman William Colton has recently introduced legislation that requires producers of electronic equipment to be held responsible for the recycling of their products. The development of technologically advanced programs such as the new VISTA software...

After an initial budget reform agreement was reached last week, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) stated that it was a positive first step, but more work remained. Fitzpatrick was proven right yesterday, with the discovery of 50 “secret...

After an initial budget reform agreement was reached last week, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) stated that it was a positive first step, but more work remained. Fitzpatrick was proven right yesterday, with the discovery of 50 “secret...

In light of a potential backdoor maneuver that would disregard a joint legislative panel’s recommendations for State Comptroller, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) has called for a vote to amend the State Constitution to allow the governor...

In light of a potential backdoor maneuver that would disregard a joint legislative panel’s recommendations for State Comptroller, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) has called for a vote to amend the State Constitution to allow the governor...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) joined Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco (R,C,I-Schenectady-Saratoga) in calling on legislative leaders to hold a vote Tuesday, January 30, to elect a new State Comptroller to fill the remainder of Alan Hevesi's...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) and the Long Island Assembly Minority delegation unveiled a plan to honor the women who filled vacated positions here at home while men were called to serve during WWII by presenting them with “Rosie...