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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.

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Assembly Passes Vaccine Package to Safeguard Immunization Access and Promote Public Health

Apr 28, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie and Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin today announced that the Assembly has passed a package of legislation to safeguard access to lifesaving vaccines in New York State and establish critical public health measures to keep New Yorkers...

Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Representative Eliot Engel

Apr 10, 2026

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of former U.S. Representative Eliot Engel. Eliot was a statesman, a dedicated public servant and a voice for his constituents in Westchester County and the Bronx – including me. Eliot and I had the honor of...

Speaker Heastie Statement on Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Apr 8, 2026

Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes is a dedicated public servant and a stateswoman. When she departs the Assembly at the end of this session, she will leave big shoes to fill. For more than two decades here in the Assembly, Crystal has been...

Assembly Passes Legislation to Expand Access to Acupuncture Services in New York

Apr 1, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Ron Kim today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation that requires mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services (A.622, Kim). “Expanding access to acupuncture services in New York ensures...

Grants Action News - April 2026

Mar 31, 2026

Assembly Passes Legislative Package to Address Problem Gambling

Mar 25, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie and Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner today announced that the Assembly has passed a package of legislation to help address problem gambling in New York and ensure that casinos and mobile betting platforms operate...

Legislature Announces General Conference Committee Appointments

Mar 13, 2026

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May 4 - Session
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May 6 - Session
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May 6 - Public Hearing
starts at 10:00am
Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building,
2nd Floor, Albany, New York
Examining barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities in New York and assessing the effectiveness of existing state policies in promoting equitable employment opportunities
May 7 - Session
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May 11 - Session
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May 13 - Session
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May 20 - Session
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May 20 - Public Hearing
starts at 10:00am
Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building,
2nd Floor, Albany, New York
The current state of Workers’ Compensation and opportunities for improvement and modernization
May 21 - Session
Assembly Chambers
May 25 - Memorial Day
May 26 - Session
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May 29 - Session
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Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of George Gresham

Grants Action News - May 2026