New York State Assembly

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Chair of the New York State Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities, today announced the introduction of legislation that, if signed into law, will allow persons with certain severe disabilities to park for free in metered...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today an advisory group of 35 community leaders representing the fields of construction, government, higher education, housing, law, long-term care, medicine, transportation and others will meet to discuss...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today an advisory group of 35 community leaders representing the fields of construction, government, higher education, housing, law, long-term care, medicine, transportation and others will meet to discuss...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today urged elderly residents to determine their eligibility for the Seniors EyeCare Program sponsored by EyeCare America. This program provides eligible individuals 65 and older with free medical eye...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today urged elderly residents to determine their eligibility for the Seniors EyeCare Program sponsored by EyeCare America. This program provides eligible individuals 65 and older with free medical eye...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin announced that she has secured $100,000 for the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. “SVAC provides the Scarsdale community with advanced life support ambulance service for medical emergencies. As a Scarsdale resident and...

In response to the growing concerns across the state from residents, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) has introduced legislation to reduce air pollution from outdoor wood burning boilers. These devices produce excessive particulate matter far in...

In response to the growing concerns across the state from residents, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) has introduced legislation to reduce air pollution from outdoor wood burning boilers. These devices produce excessive particulate matter far in...

On November 17, 2000, eight-month-old Cynthia Gibbs died after reckless abuse by her babysitter. A month later, eleven-month-old Skipper Lithco III died after a similar trauma. Less than a year later, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) took the life of seventeen-month-old...

“The governor finally realized that we must invest in schools, to assist our children to be better prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. He agreed with the Legislature’s bipartisan state budget and did not veto the funding to help Syracuse City School...

“The governor finally realized that we must invest in schools, to assist our children to be better prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. He agreed with the Legislature’s bipartisan state budget and did not veto the funding to help Syracuse City School...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced that the governor has vetoed select parts of the Legislature’s 2006-07 bipartisan state budget. His vetoes affects local jobs, compromises our children’s health and our neighborhoods directly. “The...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Congressman Eliot Engel, City Council Member Oliver Koppell, State Senator Jeffrey Klein, and Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión, Jr. are outraged to learn that the Woodlawn Firehouse will be closing in May. The New...

The Legislature’s Budget Agreement provides record school aid increases for Suffolk County schools. Unlike the governor’s proposal, this bipartisan plan provides students with the tools necessary to excel and succeed with aid to programs like Universal...

The Legislature’s Budget Agreement provides record school aid increases for Suffolk County schools. Unlike the governor’s proposal, this bipartisan plan provides students with the tools necessary to excel and succeed with aid to programs like Universal...

The Legislature’s bipartisan budget protects New York’s most vulnerable populations by funding critical nursing home, hospital and emergency care. The Assembly and Senate restore over $1 billion of the governor’s $1.3 billion in health care cuts,...

As my first budget season as your assemblyman comes to a close, I want to share with you what I think are the positive aspects of this year’s budget and what areas real improvements need to be made. During my campaign, I promised each of you that...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced that the Assembly passed legislation and resolutions designed to support and emphasize the importance of public libraries in New York’s schools and communities. “Public libraries vast amount of...

“For the past few years my minority colleagues and I have been working diligently to provide significant property tax relief,” said McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick). “I am pleased that we will be able to pass a budget that includes real property...

The state budget for the upcoming fiscal year adds $1.1 billion for the general support of public schools for a total of $17.36 billion. The 2006-07 fiscal year school aid projections for Assemblyman Steve Hawley’s 139th Assembly District show increased...

The legislative budget agreement contains meaningful tax relief for homeowners, seniors and families but next to nothing for manufacturers and other job creators. The Assembly minority conference has offered an amendment today that would eliminate the...

The legislative budget agreement contains meaningful tax relief for homeowners, seniors and families but next to nothing for manufacturers and other job creators. The Assembly minority conference has offered an amendment today that would eliminate the...

While working families in Central New York tighten their household budgets and make difficult sacrifices to deal with skyrocketing energy costs, the Power Authority of the State of New York (PASNY) is doling out money irresponsibly and costing taxpayers...

The legislature today agreed to repeal the $15 increase in the ATV registration fee. Any person who paid the additional fee will be entitled to an extension of their registration for one year. The increased fee was supposed to fund publicly operated...

The legislature today agreed to repeal the $15 increase in the ATV registration fee. Any person who paid the additional fee will be entitled to an extension of their registration for one year. The increased fee was supposed to fund publicly operated...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today unveiled the Small Business Improvement Act of 2006. This legislation, sponsored by McDonough, would establish initiatives that support New York’s small businesses. “It is essential that we...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today unveiled the Small Business Improvement Act of 2006. This legislation, sponsored by McDonough, would establish initiatives that support New York’s small businesses. “It is essential that we...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced today that legislation he sponsored, which was signed into law by the governor, will take effect on April 1 – allowing veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War, or “Desert Storm,” to receive...