A Message From Speaker Carl E. Heastie

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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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Events in December 2025
  • December 2 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor,
    New York, New York
    Adult Protective Services and Elder Financial Exploitation
  • December 10 - Public Hearing
    starts at 11:00am
    Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor,
    New York, New York
    Behavioral Health Workforce