Press Releases

Assemblymember Grace Lee and Senator John Liu Hold Press Conference in Support of Bill to Integrate Aanhpi History into New York’s Public Schools

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Albany, NY – Yesterday, Assemblymember Grace Lee and Senator John Liu gathered with colleagues and advocates to rally in support of A06579/S05963, a bill to mandate the inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History...

Assemblymember Lee & Senator Hoylman-Sigal Introduce ‘Stop Hiding Hate’ Bill to Hold Social Media Companies Accountable for Eliminating Harmful Content on Their Platforms

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Grace Lee and State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal have introduced legislation in the New York State Assembly (A6789) and Senate (S00895) to hold social media companies accountable for eliminating harmful content on their platforms....

Sen. Kavanagh, AM Grace Lee, Legislators, Public Housing Advocates and Tenants Urge Legislature & Governor Hochul to Include $389 Million in ERAP Funding for Public and Subsidized Housing Tenants

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Albany, NY – Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Grace Lee were joined by colleagues in the Legislature, NYCHA officials, subsidized housing providers, public housing advocates and tenants to call for the State budget to include $389 million in...

AAPI Legislators Celebrate $30 Million In Historic Funding for AAPI Communities

Albany, NY – The Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget includes a historic commitment of $30 million to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in New York State, an increase of $10 million from the funding allocated in last year’s budget. AAPI...

Assemblymember Lee & Senator Liu Introduce Bill to Mandate Inclusion of Asian American History in New York Public Schools

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Grace Lee and State Senator John Liu have introduced legislation in the New York Assembly (A6579) and Senate (S5963) to mandate the inclusion of Asian American History into New York’s public school curriculum. This bill...

Grace Lee Sworn in Today as New York’s first Korean American Woman in the State Legislature

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Albany, New York – Assemblymember Grace Lee took the oath of office on the first day of the 2023 legislative session in Albany today, becoming the first Korean American woman to serve in the New York State legislature. Assemblymember Lee was also appointed...

Assemblymembers Deborah J. Glick and Grace Lee, Senator Liz Krueger, Councilmember Christopher Marte, and Community Leaders Hold Press Conference in Opposition to FAR Cap Removal

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Assemblymembers Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, and Grace Lee, 65th Assembly District; Senator Liz Krueger, 28th Senate District; Council Member Christopher Marte, 1st City Council District; and community leaders held a rally outside of legislative...

Assemblymember Grace Lee, Assemblymember William Colton Introduce Bill to make Lunar New Year a New York State Holiday

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New York, New York – Today, Assemblymember Grace Lee, Assemblymember William Colton held a press conference at the Chinese Benevolent Association (CCBA) in Manhattan to promote the passage of Bill #9541, which would make Lunar New Year a new public...