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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.

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 and Assemblymember McMahon Announce $1.5 Million for Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

Aug 8, 2024
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today in Amherst with Assemblymember Karen McMahon where they announced $1.5 million for the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. They also visited the North Amherst Fire Company to discuss future...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Conrad Visit Paddock Park in Tonawanda and Memorial Pool in North Tonawanda on Speaker's Annual Statewide Tour

Aug 8, 2024
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember William Conrad to visit Paddock Park’s new splashpad in the Town of Tonawanda and Memorial Pool in North Tonawanda to discuss efforts to create a new pool for the community....

Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour in Cheektowaga with Assemblymember Wallace

Aug 8, 2024
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Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Cheektowaga with Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace, announcing a total of $2 million for the Harlem Road Pump Station and visiting Cheektowaga Town Park. “My annual statewide tour gives...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Rivera Announce $1 Million for the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo

Aug 7, 2024
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Speaker Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today in Buffalo, joining Assemblymember Jonathan D. Rivera to tour the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo’s John F. Beecher Clubhouse and announce $1 million for improvements to the building and the park....

Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour in South Buffalo with Assemblymember Burke, Announcing $500,000 for Cazenovia Park

Aug 7, 2024
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Patrick Burke in South Buffalo, touring the neighborhood and announcing $500,000 for Cazenovia Park. “I want to thank Assemblymember Burke for inviting me along today...

Grants Action News - August 2024

Aug 1, 2024

Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour in Orange County with Assemblymember Eachus at Storm King Art Center

Jul 31, 2024
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today, joining Assemblymember Christopher Eachus to visit the Storm King Art Center, a 500-acre outdoor museum in Orange County where visitors can experience large-scale sculptures. “Storm King...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Buttenschon Visit Tornado Damage in Rome, Announcing $2 Million for Recovery Efforts

Jul 30, 2024
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today in Oneida County, joining Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon to see the damage caused by the recent tornado that hit Rome and to announce $2 million for the city’s continued recovery efforts....

Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour with Assemblymember Barrett Visiting Eddie Collins Memorial Park, Committing to Funding for Park's Completion

Jul 25, 2024
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Didi Barrett at the Eddie Collins Memorial Park to visit the recent additions and planned site of the park’s new pool facilities. “A new pool is another step in our...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Magnarelli Announce $3 Million for the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse on Speaker's Annual Statewide Tour

Jul 23, 2024
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember William B. Magnarelli at Syracuse University to announce $3 million grant to upgrade the seating in the dome, including making it ADA compliant. “The JMA Wireless Dome...
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