New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced that he will lead a panel of local health care experts and stakeholders tomorrow, at a nursing home forum, to take statements and discuss the governor’s refusal to release health care funding to local...

To protect New York State residents from the invasive crime of identity theft, the Assembly has passed legislation I sponsored to help curb this growing problem. The Assembly’s complete package consists of several bills aiming to crack down on identity...

To protect New York State residents from the invasive crime of identity theft, the Assembly has passed legislation I sponsored to help curb this growing problem. The Assembly’s complete package consists of several bills aiming to crack down on identity...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and his Assembly minority colleagues traveled the state over the past three years as part of the Assembly Minority Sexual Assault and Violence Education Task Force (SAVE-NY) to gather information at public...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and his Assembly minority colleagues traveled the state over the past three years as part of the Assembly Minority Sexual Assault and Violence Education Task Force (SAVE-NY) to gather information at public...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today supported short-term cost relief for beleaguered motorists by voting for a state sales tax cap on gasoline at $2 per gallon. At the same time, he maintains more must be done to achieve alternative...

With his eyes on a 2008 presidential bid, Governor George Pataki will do whatever it takes to prove to the rest of the country he is not a “lame-duck” governor. Unfortunately, New Yorkers are paying the price for his political maneuvers. Mr. Pataki...

With his eyes on a 2008 presidential bid, Governor George Pataki will do whatever it takes to prove to the rest of the country he is not a “lame-duck” governor. Unfortunately, New Yorkers are paying the price for his political maneuvers. Mr. Pataki...

For weeks now, my Assembly minority colleagues and I have been fighting to bring relief for New Yorkers who have been financially squeezed by soaring gas prices. Today, the State Assembly overwhelmingly passed a bill to cap the state sales tax on gasoline...

For weeks now, my Assembly minority colleagues and I have been fighting to bring relief for New Yorkers who have been financially squeezed by soaring gas prices. Today, the State Assembly overwhelmingly passed a bill to cap the state sales tax on gasoline...

Every day, lives depend on the volunteers who staff our fire stations and emergency services to keep our families and communities safe. They are the ones ready at a second’s notice, day or night, to bring vital aid when a house burns, passengers cling...

Every day, lives depend on the volunteers who staff our fire stations and emergency services to keep our families and communities safe. They are the ones ready at a second’s notice, day or night, to bring vital aid when a house burns, passengers cling...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) announced today that the New York State Legislature has reached a bi-partisan agreement to cap the state tax on gasoline, saving motorists four cents per gallon. The agreement awaits the governor’s approval,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) announced today that the New York State Legislature has reached a bi-partisan agreement to cap the state tax on gasoline, saving motorists four cents per gallon. The agreement awaits the governor’s approval,...

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Ways and Means Committee Chair Herman D. "Denny" Farrell, Jr., Governmental Employees Committee Chair Peter Abbate, Labor Committee Chair Susan John and Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco today announced the introduction...

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Ways and Means Committee Chair Herman D. "Denny" Farrell, Jr., Governmental Employees Committee Chair Peter Abbate, Labor Committee Chair Susan John and Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco today announced the introduction...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced the Assembly plans to pass legislation to eliminate both the criminal and civil statute of limitations on Class B felony sex crimes (A.11283). This legislation would extend the authority to prosecute...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced the Assembly plans to pass legislation to eliminate both the criminal and civil statute of limitations on Class B felony sex crimes (A.11283). This legislation would extend the authority to prosecute...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced the Assembly has proposed a comprehensive plan he sponsored to bring much-needed relief to motorists by capping the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel – saving consumers potentially $400 million...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) announced today that the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline is conducting its annual Mother’s Day Mammography Campaign and is reaching out to New Yorkers asking them to urge their loved ones to get mammograms. “Around...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) announced today that the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline is conducting its annual Mother’s Day Mammography Campaign and is reaching out to New Yorkers asking them to urge their loved ones to get mammograms. “Around...

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced that beginning Sunday, May 7, there will be an MTA Bus Company express bus stop in Harlem – a service Benedetto has long fought to bring to his constituents. Until now, commuters had been forced to get...

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced that beginning Sunday, May 7, there will be an MTA Bus Company express bus stop in Harlem – a service Benedetto has long fought to bring to his constituents. Until now, commuters had been forced to get...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) honors the outstanding service of Emergency Medical Service workers who provide lifesaving care to our families, neighbors and communities. “At any time of the day or night, whether in our home or on a...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) honors the outstanding service of Emergency Medical Service workers who provide lifesaving care to our families, neighbors and communities. “At any time of the day or night, whether in our home or on a...

The Legislature has reached a bipartisan agreement that makes significant investments in New York’s higher education system while rejecting the most harmful parts of the governor’s budget. Unlike the governor’s budget, the Legislature’s proposal...

The Legislature has reached a bipartisan agreement that makes significant investments in New York’s higher education system while rejecting the most harmful parts of the governor’s budget. Unlike the governor’s budget, the Legislature’s proposal...

If nail technicians, interior designers and massage therapists require licensing from the state, shouldn’t the professionals who operate machines that assume a patient’s life functions during surgery also have to meet certain standards? Perfusionists...