New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) applauded an innovative budget reform agreement reached between the Assembly, Senate and the new governor to modernize the budget process. He also announced that the Assembly has passed legislation that he sponsored...

One of my first priorities for the 2007 legislative session is to get strict, meaningful civil confinement legislation passed and signed into law by the governor. As of today, it has been 5,068 days since the Assembly minority first proposed the idea....

One of my first priorities for the 2007 legislative session is to get strict, meaningful civil confinement legislation passed and signed into law by the governor. As of today, it has been 5,068 days since the Assembly minority first proposed the idea....

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is reminding citizens to file a STAR Local Property Tax Rebate application with the State Department of Taxation and Finance if they believe they are eligible for the rebate but have yet to receive a check. The...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is reminding citizens to file a STAR Local Property Tax Rebate application with the State Department of Taxation and Finance if they believe they are eligible for the rebate but have yet to receive a check. The...

During Governor Spitzer’s State of the State address he highlighted several changes to state government that echoed the change that voters called for. He focused on ethics reform, and changing the status quo in state government. He outlined his plan...

During Governor Spitzer’s State of the State address he highlighted several changes to state government that echoed the change that voters called for. He focused on ethics reform, and changing the status quo in state government. He outlined his plan...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today joined the Assembly Minority Conference in a call for a major overhaul to the state Legislature’s member item process, saying the current process lacks transparency, accountability and fairness because...

Governor Eliot Spitzer today delivered his first State of the State address outlining plans for a three-year, $6 billion property tax cut aimed at the middle class and other initiatives to reform state government and revitalize the upstate economy. “The...

With the start of a new year and a new era upon us in New York State, we’re embarking on exciting times. Eliot Spitzer promises to be a hard-working, dedicated governor, and the Assembly stands ready to partner with him to deliver the positive change...

With the start of a new year and a new era upon us in New York State, we’re embarking on exciting times. Eliot Spitzer promises to be a hard-working, dedicated governor, and the Assembly stands ready to partner with him to deliver the positive change...

After hearing Governor Eliot Spitzer’s State of the State address, Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick was optimistic that the newly-elected governor has the vision that New York needs, though adding, the real challenge lies ahead. “The ideas set forth...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today expressed satisfaction with a new Timothy’s Law that passed both houses of the State legislature in a special session Wednesday, and now awaits the Governor’s signature. The measure requires adults and...

Steve Hawley (R,I,C,-Batavia) today announced the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has awarded the LeRoy Historical Society a grant totaling $5,000. The money comes as part of the New York State Council on the Arts’ (NYSCA) $5,386,303...

$4,000 to Greater Binghamton SCORE, Vestal, to purchase materials to improve workshops for small businesses. $5,000 to the Learning Disabilities Association of the Southern Tier to purchase office supplies. $7,500 to the Endicott Fire Department to...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today announced two grants totaling more than $225,000 to be given to Orleans County by the New York State Canal Corporation in an effort to boost tourism, recreation, historic interpretation, and community revitalization...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today expressed satisfaction and relief in the wake of an announcement by the Allen Canning Company that it will be purchasing three Birds Eye canning plants in Western New York. The Bergen and Oakfield plants...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today expressed satisfaction and relief in the wake of an announcement by the Allen Canning Company that it will be purchasing three Birds Eye canning plants in Western New York. The Bergen and Oakfield plants...

A November ruling by the state’s highest court, which unanimously found that the state was wrong to keep sexual predators behind bars without prior court hearings, has prompted Governor George E. Pataki to call a special legislative session to address...

A November ruling by the state’s highest court, which unanimously found that the state was wrong to keep sexual predators behind bars without prior court hearings, has prompted Governor George E. Pataki to call a special legislative session to address...

Cites Progress At Seven WTC And Church Street Corridor While Estimating That Rebuilding Setbacks Have Resulted In Lost Economic Activity Totaling Tens Of Billions Of Dollars Issues Report Demonstrating Need For Additional Lower Manhattan Office Space Calls...

Cites Progress At Seven WTC And Church Street Corridor While Estimating That Rebuilding Setbacks Have Resulted In Lost Economic Activity Totaling Tens Of Billions Of Dollars Issues Report Demonstrating Need For Additional Lower Manhattan Office Space Calls...

Although it may seem that children are at school most of the time, they are often at home even more hours each day then they are away. And you as a parent or caregiver can do many things to help them be more successful students. For example, Make sure...

Although it may seem that children are at school most of the time, they are often at home even more hours each day then they are away. And you as a parent or caregiver can do many things to help them be more successful students. For example, Make sure...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that legislation she introduced to protect school whistleblowers has been signed by the Governor and is now law. With this new law, school employees who report information regarding illegal or inappropriate...

The legislation is the first of its kind in New York State, in that it allows family courts to include companion animals under the provisions of a court order of protection, (signed chap.253 of 2006). New York is only the third state in the nation to...

The legislation is the first of its kind in New York State, in that it allows family courts to include companion animals under the provisions of a court order of protection, (signed chap.253 of 2006). New York is only the third state in the nation to...