Coronoavirus Help for Workers Apr 14, 2020 The Federal Government has passed the CARES Act, which extends unemployment benefits. There is help for those who have had their employment interrupted by Covid-19.
Friend on Start of 2026 Legislative Session Jan 7, 2026 “New Yorkers are struggling with rising costs, higher energy bills and growing concerns about public safety. Albany’s priorities have made everyday life less affordable and communities less secure. I will fight to rein in reckless mandates, restore...
Friend Applauds Court Ruling Striking Down Noncitizen Voting in NYC Mar 21, 2025 Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C-Big Flats) is celebrating a victory for the integrity of New York’s elections following the Court of Appeals' decision to strike down New York City’s noncitizen voting law. The ruling reaffirms that voting is...
Amendments Feb 20, 2025 Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C-Big Flats) is calling on the governor to take action and place a hold on the HALT Act as part of her 30-Day Executive Budget Amendments due today. The HALT Act has significantly increased violence within New York’s...
Friend Urges Replacing the Office of Cannabis Management Mar 21, 2024 Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C-Big Flats) is calling for the elimination of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and believes the responsibility should go to the State Liquor Authority or even local control. This comes after the New York State...