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Welcome to the New York State Assembly website.

Since its creation in 1777, the state Assembly has helped shape history, often leading the way with progressive action and reform. On February 3, 2015 the New York State Assembly continued making history by electing New York's first African American Assembly Speaker. I am deeply proud of this honor.

The Assembly is known as the "People's House" in New York. Here, we work every day to help improve the lives of all New York's...

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Speaker Heastie Statement on Passing of Former Assembly Majority Leader Ronald Canestrari

Nov 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that I join my colleagues in mourning the death of former Assembly Majority Leader Ronald Canestrari. Ron was a life-long public servant and veteran of the Vietnam era. He spent his decades-long career in public service as a voice...

Quickstart November 2026

Nov 5, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing - Federal Impacts to Public-Private Partnerships for Transmission

Nov 5, 2026

Grants Action News - November 2026

Nov 4, 2026

Statement from Speaker Heastie

Nov 4, 2026
I have always been proud that the New York State Assembly's democratic majority has been one of the most diverse and dynamic legislative bodies in the country. Yesterday’s results are affirmation of the legislative accomplishments we have been able...

Speaker Heastie Statement on Victories in U.S. House of Representatives

Nov 3, 2026
Voters across the country today have sent a loud and clear message that they have lost confidence in our federal government's failed Republican leadership. Faced with ever-rising costs of housing, groceries, childcare and utilities, they are fed up that...

Speaker Heastie Statement on Decisive Re-Election of Governor Kathy Hochul

Nov 3, 2026
Congratulations to Governor Kathy Hochul on her decisive re-election. The federal government has handed us many challenges over the last two years, including unchecked inflation putting everyday items like housing, childcare, and utilities further out...

Speaker Heastie Statement on Re-Election of Attorney General Letitia James

Nov 3, 2026
New York's voters have once again chosen my friend and colleague Letitia James to serve as Attorney General. While the Trump administration specializes in fearmongering and divisiveness, Attorney General James has remained a calm, protective voice for...

Notice of Public Hearing - Effectiveness of Programs to Assist Disabled Veterans

Oct 30, 2026

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Announce $12 million in Funding for New Greenhouses

Oct 30, 2026
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Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is thrilled to announce $12 million in new funding from New York State to support the construction of new greenhouses, replacing the over half-century-old structures that the garden has relied on since the 1960s. Earlier...
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Today's Events
  • Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Hamilton Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Concession Pricing Fairness
Events in November 2026
  • November 9 - Public Hearing
    starts at 11:00am
    Hamilton Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Automatic License Plate Reader Systems
  • November 10 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Hamilton Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Concession Pricing Fairness
  • November 16 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor
    New York, New York
    Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Management
  • November 17 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Effectiveness of Programs to Assist Disabled Veterans
  • November 18 - Public Hearing
    starts at 11:00am
    Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor,
    New York, New York
    Urban Agriculture
  • November 23 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor,
    New York, New York
    Federal Impacts to Public-Private Partnerships for Transmission