March 17, 2025
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I extend my warmest wishes to all celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today. May this day enliven community spirit as we honor Irish heritage and culture.
While what is happening on the Federal level is on many of our minds, please know that I am hard at work in Albany as always, authoring and fighting for legislation to protect and improve the lives of New Yorkers.
Please follow me on my Assembly Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts or visit my Assembly website to stay updated on my legislative happenings. If there is anything you have questions about, or that my office can assist you with, please email me at paulina@nyassembly.gov or call (914) 723-1115.
Sincerely,
Amy Paulin
NYS Assembly 88th District
Celebrating for St. Patrick’s Day
It’s always wonderful to join the White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Engaging with Local Leaders on Housing Growth
It was a pleasure to join the Building & Realty Institute in a productive conversation about supporting smart growth and development in Westchester.
Celebrating the Arts
The Picture House Marquee Night was a wonderful celebration of the power of film and the arts to bring people together.
Young Israel of Scarsdale
Congratulations to the Young Israel of Scarsdale and their honorees on their 53rd anniversary celebration!
Edgemont Student Newscast
Edgemont Junior Blake Feinstein, Armita Mojazza, Troy Meilman and Lily Boyu did a fantastic job on the new episode of their monthly Greenburgh Student News Network TV show. Watch the episode here.
Saluting the JCC
Congratulations to the JCC Mid-Westchester on their successful annual benefit and celebration.
Supporting Sex Trafficking Survivors
I was proud to rally with celebrity activist and survivor Ashley Judd and advocacy group New Yorkers for the Equality Model calling for passage of the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act, prioritizing safety and justice for sex trafficking survivors.
Edgemont Students Sing at the Capitol
What a joy to listen to Edgemont High School students Giselle Lese and Colin Yung, singing as part of the NYS School Music Association performance at the Capitol!
Rallying with the AAPI Community
I rallied with the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families to fight for a budget that combats AAPI hate crimes and supports the AAPI community.
Improving Hospice Care
Thank you Spectrum News for hosting a discussion on improving hospice care in New York. We discussed the dangers of for-profit hospices, and my bill A.565 to prevent their expansion. Watch the full interview here.
Fighting for Patients with Rare Diseases
Thank you to the National Organization for Rare Disorders for rallying with me this week in Albany for the passage of my legislation to establish a NYS Rare Disease Advisory Council, which would collaborate with patients and families to advance research and improve the lives of those living with rare diseases.
Increasing Access to Quality Healthcare
It was a pleasure to speak to the Healthcare Association of NYS and the Community Health Care Association of NYS at the Capitol. We discussed ways to increase access to quality healthcare and the urgent need to invest in our healthcare workforce.
Partnering with SUNY to Advance Healthcare
Thank you SUNY Chancellor John King for a productive event discussing healthcare and SUNY’s partnership in research, care, education and closing the healthcare workforce gap.
Supporting CDPAP and NY's Most Vulnerable
I am calling on Governor Hochul to help ensure New York’s elderly and disabled CDPAP clients continue to receive their current care, by fixing all the transition issues. Read my full statement here.
We're about halfway through the legislative session in Albany, and I am working hard to ensure my bills continue to pass in the Assembly and Senate, and are signed into law by the governor.
So far this year, seven of my bills have been signed into law:
A.427: Prohibits healthcare providers from reporting medical debt to credit agencies
A.916: Helps health care proxies with decision-making processes
A.924: Simplifies Medicare Saving Program enrollment A.925: Promotes improvements in assisted living facilities
A.1017: Establishes a drug-induced movement disorder screening and awareness program A.1468: Ensures that clinical labs and blood banks maintain the highest safety standards
A.2057: Updates to NY’s surrogacy law, including regarding required insurance coverage and informed consent
- Times Union: Commentary: This administrative change would hurt children's health care access
- NewsNation, The Indian Panorama: Paulin, Ashley Judd rally for bill to protect sex trafficking survivors
- NYS Attorney General, Westfair Business Journal: Local leaders support AG call to maintain SSA offices
- The New 96.1: Paulin stolen cell phone legislation now in effect
- Shore News Network: Paulin bill would require police to seize firearms if domestic violence is suspected
- Homes and Community Renewal: Paulin congratulates 1 Dromore Rd on opening of affordable housing
- Buffalo News: Paulin speaks out on looming April 1 CDPAP transition deadline
- CBS6 Albany: Paulin supports Hochul’s $30M electrification initiative for NY hospitals
CDPAP Transition - Take Action by March 28
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is transitioning to a new statewide fiscal intermediary. Go to pplfirst.com/cdpap or call 1-833-247-5346 for more information.
Italian-American Scholarships for High Schoolers
The annual Italian-American Scholarship application window is here! They are granting four $3,000 scholarships to high school recipients.
Students in my district may apply online using the link below. Applications will be accepted until March 30th at 5pm. Winners are announced in April and will be contacted directly.
Become a Certified Minority or Women-Owned Business
Empire State Development has launched the Women Entrepreneurs Rising Certification Initiative for any Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises in New York. Through 4/18/25, any firm interested in the New York State MWBE Program has an option to work with a free business advisory service center to prepare their application.
Reducing Waste on Trips Away From Home
To reduce plastic waste, as of January 1, 2025, hotels may not provide any small plastic bottle containing less than 12 oz. of personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and shower gels. Send questions and compliance concerns to recycling@dec.ny.gov.
Fight Back on Con Ed's Rate Increase Proposal
The public will have the chance to testify on the proposed Con Edison rate increases at virtual hearings on:
- Tuesday, April 8 at 1:00 PM
- Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 PM
- Wednesday, April 9 at 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 9 at 5:30 PM
For more information and registration, or to listen to the hearings without making a statement, click here.
Recruiting On-Field Officials
The Westchester County Football Officials Association is recruiting on-field officials, specifically for girl's flag football, which is becoming one of the fastest growing high school sports. wcfoa.org
Meet Mace! He's available for adoption at the Humane Society of Westchester.
This 5-month-old puppy is looking for his forever home. His breed is a mystery, possibly Retriever of some sort. Whatever the mix, this awesome boy will make a new family so happy! Sweet, playful, gorgeous and smart...everything you can hope for in a puppy. Mace is neutered, microchipped and up-to date-on-vaccines.
If you'd like to set up an appointment to meet Mace, please visit the Humane Society of Westchester website to complete an adoption application. Once your application is submitted, please call the shelter at 914-632-2925 to meet Mace!
