New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Nicholas Spano have introduced legislation to crack down on repeat DWI offenders. Unsurprisingly, repeat DWI offenders account for about half the DWI arrests each year. This substantially contributes to...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz sponsored legislation that was passed by both the Assembly and Senate this week. If signed into law by Governor Pataki, the bill will save consumers money and aggravation from receiving unsolicited calls on their cell phones....

Hurricane season has officially started and will run through November, and reports about the devastating effects of hurricanes already are appearing in the media. To help residents prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters, as well as what...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced that important legislation she sponsored on cancer mapping (A.1884) passed in the Assembly today with unanimous bi-partisan support (130-0). "This legislation takes New York a step closer toward linking...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) expressed his disappointment with Tuesday’s decision by the Assembly Transportation Committee chairman to pull a bill from the panel’s agenda that would have allowed for discussion of New York’s Vicarious...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced Assembly passage of legislation he authored requiring information on Shaken Baby Syndrome be included in the already required parenting instruction curriculum at the high school level (A.6832). "Shaken...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced Assembly passage of bi-partisan legislation he sponsored that would improve the Amber Alert Plan by requiring the state Division of Criminal Justice Services to work with local governments and law enforcement...

A short time from now, the Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) will convene and will decide whether the taxpayers of this State, without the benefit of all the facts, should invest billions of dollars in the current plan put forth for development...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell), a member of the Environmental Conservation Committee, is sponsoring the "Bigger, Better Bottle Bill" (A.2517/S.1290). "New York State’s Bottle Bill is our most successful recycling initiative,"...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin has been named to the Center for Women Policy Studies’ National Honor Roll of State Legislators in recognition of her commitment to women’s human rights. Assemblywoman Paulin is one of more than 400 state legislators nationwide...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored, known as the Patriot Plan III, to expand benefits for veterans and their families (A.8291). The plan expands laws passed in 2003 and 2004 to help New Yorkers...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz successfully got the MTA to agree to provide more buses at the West 225th subway stop. In response to a letter from Assemblyman Dinowitz to the MTA’s chairman, Peter S. Kalikow, the MTA indicated to the assemblyman that...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz supported a package of legislation passed by the New York State Assembly that protects children from firearms, limits the ownership of dangerous military weapons, and keeps guns out of the hands of criminals. Firearms are...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,I,C-Merrick) is applauding efforts by the Assembly majority to address the need to strengthen, enhance and provide greater protection for New Yorkers from sexual predators. "They have finally acknowledged an issue...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) was joined today by his Assembly minority colleagues in launching a statewide petition drive designed to force the Assembly majority to act on civil confinement legislation and strengthen Megan’s...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored which will better protect New York families from sexual predators. They are part of a larger package of bills the Assembly is considering. "This legislation...

Thank you, Bill, for another gracious and generous introduction. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for that warm reception and for allowing me this opportunity to further discuss the rebuilding and revitalization of Lower Manhattan. Bob Douglass. Bill...

In a letter to Peter S. Kalikow, Chairman of the MTA New York City Transit, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz demanded increased shuttle bus service between 225th and 231st street. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "The renovation at the West 231st...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) is sponsoring civil confinement legislation that will safeguard our children by keeping sexual predators off our streets. "This legislation gives prosecutors in law enforcement a new tool to keep the most...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,I,C-Merrick) and his Assembly minority colleagues are launching a statewide petition drive designed to force Assembly majority to act on civil confinement legislation and strengthen Megan’s Law in an effort to further...

In recognition of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day on May 18, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced passage of legislation she sponsored to provide additional help for people with disabilities. "Legislative Disabilities Awareness...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced the Assembly passed a bill she authored to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely by requiring the state to document expenditures for private consultants (A.6542). "We spend millions in public...

Assemblyman Dinowitz blasted the NYC Office of Cranes and Derricks for issuing a permit to bring a huge crane to the construction site at West 237th Street and Henry Hudson Parkway on May 8th 2005. In a letter to Iris Weinshall, Commissioner of Department...

After receiving complaints from constituents, Assemblyman Dinowitz contacted the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) requesting an investigation at a local fast food restaurant. He received several complaints from constituents claiming to have...

I am always hopeful of any sign that the Lower Manhattan community will finally receive the kind of leadership and assistance we have been repeatedly promised. But after years of delay and disappointment, planning and announcements must produce results. We...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced the Assembly passed the Flood Assessment Relief Act of 2005, legislation she sponsored allowing reassessment of property damaged by flooding (A.7625-A). The bill is currently on the Senate calendar. "Initial...