Today was a great day for the City of Schenectady. The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority’s phase I redevelopment of the Northside Village is a much-welcome addition to the community. For many hardworking New Yorkers quality affordable housing...

This week I met with the Capital District Transportation (CDTA) and my good friend from the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) to test drive CDTA’s brand new fully electric scooters, SCOOT, which will be available to capital region...

In advance of a busy summer at our state campgrounds and parks, I am pleased to announce that my legislation to authorize park rangers, forest rangers, and environmental conservation police to carry and administer an EpiPen, has been signed into law (Chapter...

June is Men’s Health Month, a time devoted to bringing awareness to preventable health conditions and disease while encouraging healthy habits and early detection and treatment of illnesses. This month, I partnered with our local Cancer Services Program...

We have come so far from where we were a year ago and I know New Yorkers are ready to get out and explore this summer with their family and friends. As a part of our revitalization, New York has launched a new initiative to reimagine our Erie Canalway...

In the wake of an unprecedented year, many of us are all keenly aware of the difficulties that can come with finding and keeping a steady, good-paying job. However, for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disability,...

In advance of the busy Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial kick-off of summer as millions of New Yorkers head outdoors to our state parks, I am happy to announce passage of my bi-partisan piece of legislation aimed at saving lives (A.4652). This...

I am proud to announce that a bill I co-sponsored to ensure employees are automatically enrolled into the New York State Secure Choice Savings Program has passed the State Assembly (A.3213-A). The New York State Secure Choice Savings Program was passed...

During National Nurses Week (May 6-12), I want to take the time to honor our hard working nurses, especially during such a dark and challenging year. Many of us who were unable to reach a family member or friend receiving health care during the COVID...

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7), I wanted to take the time to extend my deepest gratitude for the incredible hard work our teachers do for their students and communities. Their unwavering dedication to create a world where our children...

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States. 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, totaling over 5 million young people and adults. Over the years, Autism Action Day has helped turn the tide and ensured...

As a long-standing member of the State Assembly’s Energy Committee, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Earth Day! In honor of Earth Day I’m happy to see our community and state making great strides to protect our families now and in the future....

Our small business community is the backbone to our upstate, that’s why it’s so crucial to ensure they have a voice in our state’s recovery plan. Recently my team and I toured a local Amsterdam based, family owned supplies provider. It was great...

Autism has become one of the most common developmental disabilities with 1 in 54 children diagnosed in the U.S. and over 5 million adults living with autism. This disability can pose unique challenges to those affected.As the father of a son living with...

I am proud to announce a package of legislation designed to help our rural communities easily access affordable court services. The unique challenges of rural New York communities are often overlooked or underappreciated. That’s why I’m putting forth...