Assembly Home | New York State Assembly

A Message From Speaker Carl E. Heastie

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...

View Speaker Carl E. Heastie's full welcome message

Recent News

View All

Speaker Heastie Statement on Donald Trump's Racism

Feb 6, 2026

The disgusting, racist AI slop that Trump posted is infuriating and embarrassing and a stain on the Office of the President and on our country. The American people deserve better.

Speaker Heastie Statement on Minority Leader Will Barclay

Feb 5, 2026

I’m normally happy when a Republican leaves office, but Minority Leader Will Barclay is a distinct exception to that rule. In all seriousness, he has been a good friend and partner in government. Even when we disagreed on policy, I knew we could always...

Assembly Passes Bill to Protect Health Care Providers that Prescribe and Dispense Abortion Medication

Jan 28, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Amy Paulin announced today that the Assembly has passed legislation to protect health care professionals that legally prescribe and dispense abortion medication (A.09217, Paulin). “New York will continue to take...

Notice of Public Hearing - Chronic Absenteeism and Low Attendance in K-12 Education

Jan 9, 2026

Speaker Heastie Statement on Assemblymember Lupardo's Announcement Not to Seek Re-Election

Jan 8, 2026

Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, over her tenure in the Assembly, has been a force for good for the Southern Tier, for New York’s farmers and for families across the state. In her more than two decades here in the People’s House, Donna has been a dedicated...

The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie
Opening the 249th Legislative Session

Jan 7, 2026

January 7, 2026Assembly Chamber_____________________________________[as prepared for delivery] Good morning members, staff and guests. I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year and thank you for joining us here in the People’s...

View All

Upcoming Events

Session
Public Hearing
Committee Meeting
Press Conference
Legislative Dates

February 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S

Today's Events

No Events Scheduled

Events in February 2026

February 3 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 3 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Transportation
February 4 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 4 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Mental Hygiene
February 5 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 5 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Human Services
February 9 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 10 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 10 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Health/ Medicaid
February 11 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 11 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Local Government/General Government
February 12 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Public Protection
February 16 - Presidents' Day
February 23 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 24 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 24 - Public Hearing
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Higher Education
February 25 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 25 - Public Hearing
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Labor/ Workforce Development
February 26 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 26 -
starts at 2:00pm
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Taxes

Speaker Heastie Statement on Donald Trump's Racism

Speaker Heastie Statement on Minority Leader Will Barclay

Assembly Passes Bill to Protect Health Care Providers that Prescribe and Dispense Abortion Medication

Grants Action News - February 2026

2026 Yellow Book

Speaker Heastie Announces Staff Appointment

Legislature Announces 2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing Schedule

Notice of Public Hearing - Chronic Absenteeism and Low Attendance in K-12 Education

Speaker Heastie Statement on Assemblymember Lupardo's Announcement Not to Seek Re-Election

The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. HeastieOpening the 249th Legislative Session

The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie
Opening the 249th Legislative Session