“The Assembly budget proposal builds on the executive’s budget by improving New Yorkers’ access to mental health care, providing greater support to our health care professionals and boosting funding for our schools and libraries. “These past few...

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D – Forestburgh) announced that her bill strengthening the oversight over the use of mandatory overtime by health care employers during an emergency has been signed into law by the governor (Ch. 27 of 2023). “As a nurse...

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) announced that her bill encouraging organ donations has been delivered to Gov. Hochul and signed into law (A.973). The bill requires space for Donate Life registration in the initial process of setting up an...

Monticello – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, I, WF- Forestburgh) has released a statement regarding news that the Governor has vetoed bill A10594. “I am outraged that Governor Cuomo has once again vetoed legislation to ensure that the Monticello...

Monticello – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, I, WF- Forestburgh) has released a statement regarding news that the Governor has signed bill A10464-A into law. “I am happy to see the passage of this vital bill to help our farmers,” said Assemblywoman...

Monticello – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, I, WF- Forestburgh) has released a statement regarding news that the Governor has signed bill A4153 into law. “I am happy to see the passage of this vital bill to help our farmers,” said Assemblywoman...

Middletown – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,W,I-Forestburgh) and Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced Thursday that critical mental health care services in Orange County will continue. The New York State Office of Mental Health's (OMH)...

Sullivan County – Water levels on the Delaware River are at risk of becoming dangerously low if New Jersey officials fail to agree to extend the Flexible Flow Management Program, which expires at midnight on May 31. The Flexible Flow Management Program...

When it comes to caring for our loved ones, it’s important to hire the very best and most talented professionals. Direct Support Professionals, who dedicate their lives to helping people with developmental disabilities, mobility limitations and other...

“I am happy to see that the Assembly has included language in our one-house budget proposal to prohibit the Office of Mental Health from merging Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center with an adult facility. After speaking with families of...

“As the 100th woman elected to serve in the New York State Assembly, International Women’s Day holds a special place in my heart. We have come so far, and yet there is still work to be done. We will continue to fight for equal pay for equal work,...

Albany, NY - Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF- Forestburgh) co-sponsored and helped pass legislation fixing the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program to make sure every eligible homeowner gets tax relief in a fair and timely manner (A.5969). “Last...

Loch Sheldrake, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) continued her “Summer Senior Tour” at the Loch Sheldrake Seniors Club. The tour, an annual tradition for over a decade, brings the Assemblywoman to each senior citizen group...

Monticello, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF- Forestburgh) today announced three municipalities in the 100th Assembly District will receive a total of more than $4.2 million in funding for water infrastructure projects. “Clean water is...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) announced Assembly passage of legislation that would expand the Empire State Film Production Tax Credit Program to the Hudson Valley (A.9415/S.6987). “The Hudson Valley has a right...

On January 12, 2016, Aileen was joined by families who lost loved ones to meningococcal meningitis. Together, they celebrated the signing of a law sponsored by Aileen to make vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis mandatory.

Middletown, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) was joined by Glenn Liebman, CEO of the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS), and local providers of services for individuals with mental health needs to urge Governor...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF – Forestburgh) announced unanimous passage of legislation amending the Breastfeeding Mothers’ Bill of Rights (A.7202/S.5183). The legislation that originally created the Breastfeeding Mothers’...