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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...

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Notice of Public Hearing - A Pause to Review: The Ongoing Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Insurance in New York

May 13, 2022

Notice of Public Hearing - The impact of alternative placement options for foster care youth.

May 11, 2022

Assembly to Pass Legislative Package in Observance of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

May 4, 2022
Speaker Carl Heastie and People with Disabilities Committee Chair Thomas J. Abinanti today announced that the Assembly will pass a package of bills that would improve the lives of New Yorkers with disabilities, including giving them better access to services,...

Speaker Heastie Statement on the Leaked Supreme Court Ruling to Overturn Roe v. Wade

May 3, 2022
Reports that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to dismantle the rights of women and undermine nearly 50 years of precedent established by Roe v. Wade are deeply disturbing. If these reports are true, it would mark a tremendous step backward for our country...

Grants Action News - May 2022

Apr 29, 2022

Assembly Passes Legislation to Celebrate Earth Day, Reduce Emissions in New York State and Support Conservation Efforts

Apr 27, 2022
Speaker Carl Heastie and Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Steve Englebright today announced that the Assembly this week passed a package of legislation in honor of Earth Day, including a resolution celebrating the 52nd Earth Day and legislation...

Notice of Public Hearing - All-Electric Buildings

Apr 26, 2022

Summary of Recommended Changes to the Executive Budget

Apr 25, 2022

Speaker Heastie Announces Enacted Budget Invests in N.Y. Families

Apr 9, 2022
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Budget makes critical investments in programs that will help New York families to meet the challenge of inflation...

Assembly Announces Enacted Budget Makes Critical Investments in Quality, Affordable Housing Across New York State

Apr 9, 2022
Speaker Carl Heastie and Housing Committee Chair Steven Cymbrowitz today announced that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Budget invests in affordable housing programs and keeps New Yorkers that struggled financially during the pandemic in their...
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