Press Releases

Assembly Passes Bronson Legislation to Curb Wasteful Spending of Taxpayer Dollars

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Harry Bronson today announced the passage of legislation he authored to reduce wasteful spending by state agencies on contracts with consulting firms (A5459). “New York’s taxpayers work hard for their money...

Assemblymember Bronson Votes to Pass Strongest Tenant Protections in State History

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today voted to pass legislation he sponsored, which will provide historic tenant protections for New Yorkers no matter where they live in the state. (A6458). The legislation does not include a “sunset...

Assembly Budget Invests in Education

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Harry Bronson announced the 2019-20 enacted state budget will include $27.8 billion in funding for public schools, an increase of $1 billion over the previous school year. “It is crucial for the future of our state...

Assemblymember Bronson: Enacted State Budget Includes Critical Funding for Aging New Yorkers

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Harry Bronson, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging, today announced that the 2019-20 enacted state budget includes critical funding for programs designed to helping aging New Yorkers receive the services they need...

Assemblymember Bronson: Enacted Budget Includes Millions in Funding for LGBTQ Programs

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today announced the enacted 2019-20 New York State budget includes million in state funding for programs to help the LGBTQ community, including funding for housing programs, ending the HIV/AIDs epidemic,...

Assemblymember Bronson Announces State Budget Investments in Higher Education

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today announced the enacted 2019-20 state budget includes substantial funding for both public and private colleges that employ thousands and drive the Rochester regional economy. “Financial barriers...

Assemblymember Bronson Announces Criminal Justice Reform Measures Included in 2019-20 Enacted State Budget

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today announced that the 2019-20 enacted state budget included several measures to reform New York’s criminal justice system. “For too long, the scales of justice in our state have been titled...

Assemblymembers Bronson, Romeo Secure $150,000 for Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

Albany, NY – Assemblymembers Harry Bronson and Jamie Romeo today announced they successfully fought for $150,000 in state funding for the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) in the 2019-20 enacted state budget. This funding will allow BCCR...

Assemblymember Bronson Announces Funding for Apprenticeship Programs Included in State Budget

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today announced the inclusion of state funding to support apprenticeship programs in the enacted 2019-20 state budget to provide economic opportunities and pathways to middle class careers for New Yorkers....

Assemblymember Harry Bronson Secures $250,000 for Construction of New Out Alliance LGBTQ Community Center

Rochester, NY – Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today announced he successfully secured $250,000 dollars for the Out Alliance, formerly known as the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, to fund the construction of a new LGBTQ Community Center. “As...

Assemblymember Bronson Slams Janus v. AFSCME Decision

“Labor unions have been integral in building a stronger workforce and strengthening our economy. They give workers a powerful voice. They work in partnership with employers so both have the ability to serve the public. They help increase workplace safety,...

Assemblymember Bronson’s Legislation Makes Mental Health Care More Affordable and Accessible

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that a pair of bills he authored expanding access to mental health services and ensuring they’re covered under Medicaid and commercial insurance plans has passed the Assembly. “Mental...

Assemblymember Bronson’s Legislation Strengthens Workforce Development

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that legislation he authored to establish a wage data clearinghouse to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of workforce development programs in the state passed the Assembly (A.2164-C)....

Assemblymember Bronson’s Legislation Cuts Unnecessary State Spending

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that legislation he authored to curb wasteful state spending passed the Assembly (A.2022). The bill aims to cut costs by requiring that before entering into a contract for outside...

Assemblymember Bronson: Health Care for All is the Best Way Forward

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that he co-sponsored legislation, which passed today, that will ensure all New Yorkers, regardless of wealth, income, age or pre-existing condition, have comprehensive health coverage...

Assemblymember Bronson: Women Veterans Deserve Our Respect and Support When They Return Home

“Women veterans make all the same sacrifices and exhibit the same bravery as their male colleagues but are all too often forgotten or overlooked. It’s up to us all to ensure their selflessness and patriotism is honored and that they have access to...

Assemblymember Bronson: Long-Term Solitary Confinement Cruel and Inhumane

“Solitary confinement can wreak havoc on a person’s emotional and physical well-being and leaves lasting scars that keep inmates from successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating into society. “I co-sponsored legislation to prohibit inmates...

Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly Resolution Honors Women Veterans

“Today, the Assembly passed a resolution proclaiming June 12 as Women Veterans Recognition Day in New York State (K.1346). The resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Act of 1948, which allowed women to enlist as...

Assemblymember Bronson: Legislation Offers New Options in Fight to Curb Opioid and Heroin Addiction

“The opioid and heroin crisis is taking lives at an alarming rate. In Monroe County alone, there were 262 reported overdoses from the beginning of January to the end of March – 42 of which were fatal.1 One of the most significant causes of this epidemic...

Assemblymember Bronson: GENDA Defends the Rights of Transgender New Yorkers

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that legislation he co-sponsored to protect the rights of transgender New Yorkers passed the Assembly (A.3358). The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) adds gender identity...