Press Releases

Assemblymember Bronson: African American History Month is a Time to Reflect on Our Nation’s History and Celebrate the Contributions of African Americans

In 1914, nestled in lower Harlem, stood the newly finished Hurtig & Seamon’s New Burlesque Theater, a whites-only venue. For 20 years, theater patrons and performers ignored the rise of one of America’s largest black communities around them.1 But...

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson Responds to State of the State Address

I commend the governor for taking on some initiatives that the Assembly has been fighting for over the years. We have made great progress in the last five years in moving our state forward, but there is still work to be done. I am encouraged to hear the...

Assemblymember Bronson and Mary Cariola Children’s Center, to Announce New Initiative to Assist Local Children and Their Families

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson, (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) joined by Mary Cariola Children’s Center Executive Director, Karen Zandi, announced the conclusion of the ‘Warm Hearts, Warm Hands” drive that helped so many families struggling to keep...

Assemblymember Bronson: Governor Signs Bill to Expand Veterans’ Tax Exemption

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill he sponsored that would continue veterans’ property tax exemptions for their primary home if they move to another home within the same county...

Assemblymember Bronson and Rochester Childfirst Network Executive Director Dr. Lynn Lubecki announce new campaign to help local children

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) announced that he will be partnering with Rochester Childfirst Network (RCN) for the “Warm Hearts, Warm Hands” drive to help families struggling to keep their children warm during...

Assemblymember Harry Bronson: Veterans Deserve Our Gratitude and Our Support

The sight of a soldier embracing family after returning home is a beautiful and unforgettable scene. For many, though, the reunion signals the beginning of a new set of challenges. Veterans face many obstacles as they strive to re-enter civilian life...

Assembly Member Harry Bronson Speaks at March of Dimes Event

Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) is pleased to join Debbie Stamps, EdD, MS, RN, GNP, NE-BC, Eastern Region, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital and Clifton Springs Hospital, Board Chair, March...

Assembly Member Harry Bronson Hosts Roundtable on Apprenticeships in New York State

New York State Assembly Committees’ on Labor and Small Business and the Commission on Skills Development and Career Education hosted a panel discussion on apprenticeships with participants sharing their experience and expertise. As Chair of the Commission...

Assemblymember Bronson: Governor Signs Bill to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence, Transgender Individuals

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that his legislation to protect the personal safety and privacy of victims of domestic violence as well as transgender individuals (Chapter 241 of 2015) has been signed into law by...

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson Statement on Supreme Court’s Marriage Equality Decision

We are the witnesses to history and not unlike four years ago when we passed marriage equality here in New York State, the Supreme Court has recognized the dignity of love and the humanity of all same sex relationships in this great country. From Augusta,...

Assemblymember Bronson: End-Of-Session Agreement Provides Much Needed Tax Relief and Supports Our Students and Teachers

While the end-of-session attention focused on renewing expiring laws important to the families of New York City (i.e. Rent Regulations and School Governance), I fought for the families of Rochester so they may benefit from this legislative package as...

Senator Gallivan & Assemblymember Bronson Announce Passage of Legislation to Help Farmers

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) and Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announce the passage of legislation (S.71A & A.2458A) that requires landowners receive notice and a copy of the application when any portion of...

Assemblymember Bronson Supports Student Literacy and Learning with Summer Reading Program

Rochester, NY – Assemblymember Bronson wants students to have fun reading and to keep learning this summer at their public library. The New York State Assembly is partnering with the New York State Library and the 1,100 libraries and neighborhood branches...

Assemblymember Bronson: Bill to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence, Transgender Individuals Passes the Legislature

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the passage of legislation to protect the personal safety and privacy of victims of domestic violence as well as transgender individuals (A.2242). “Acts of domestic violence...

Assemblymember Harry Bronson: Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Taxpayers from Unscrupulous Contractors

Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly has passed legislation, (A.5414) which he sponsored, that will prohibit any contractor who has been debarred from federal job sites for having disregarded obligations...

Assemblymember Harry Bronson: Assembly Passes Legislation to Ensure Better Patient Outcomes

Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly has passed legislation, which he sponsored, that will promote better patient outcomes with the proper training of caregivers by medical staff before patient discharge. The...

Assemblymember Bronson’s Bill to Expand Veterans’ Tax Exemption Passes Legislature

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly passed a bill he sponsored that would continue veterans’ property tax exemptions for their primary home if they move to another home within the same county (A.2646)....

Assemblymember Harry Bronson: Assembly Passes Legislation to Ensure Education Accountability

Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly has passed legislation, which he sponsored, that will promote better educational opportunities for students and create a fairer and flexible accountability system for...

Assemblyman Bronson: Take Time to Honor Our Fallen Soldiers this Memorial Day

As the summer season approaches and Monroe County families attend Memorial Day parades and barbeques, it’s important that we remember the true meaning of this holiday. Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to the uniformed men and women who have defended...

Assemblymember Harry Bronson Passes Legislation Helping Domestic Violence Victims

Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced the Assembly passed a series of bills that he co-sponsored to address the issue of domestic violence and provide better assistance, protection and justice to victims throughout New...