Gov. Andrew Cuomo may soon have another opportunity to promote diversity. By the end of this year, he must appoint two new judges to the Court of Appeals. Here is a chance to help make the justice system more just by increasing diversity on the bench....

After lengthy advocacy, I am thrilled to announce that the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has agreed to restore much needed weekend bus service along the M8 line. For many residents, the M8 is the only readily available form of public transportation....

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, Manhattan, announces Assembly passage of her legislation, A.10137, which would allow advanced home health aides to perform health-related tasks under the direct supervision of a registered professional...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District Manhattan announced today the unanimous Assembly passage of legislation that would protect our animals from life-threatening situations in times of disaster and cruelty. The bill, A.9786, would allow...

Two weeks ago we submitted a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) requesting a copy of a secret Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the ESDC, the Atlas Corporation, and the Hudson River Park...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick of the 66th Assembly District in Manhattan announces passage of her bill, A.6983A/S.4917A, in the New York State Assembly. “I’m very pleased at the Assembly passage of the ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for minors....

Today's article in the New York Times, "Possible Deal May Bring Money to Repair Pier 40 in Manhattan," implies that State officials and a developer have struck a deal to transfer air rights through a General Project Plan (GPP). The fact that a deal has...

Greenwich Village – For seven years and through 3 successive Governors, elected officials and community activists have sought to have New York State sell the building at 75 Morton Street to the School Construction Authority to be used as a public middle...

Snow and salt melting into cavities with electric cables can lead to dangerous conditions of stray voltage that poses a threat to humans and animals. Winter incidents occur when melted snow mixed with salt-based de-icers form a saline solution and conduction...

You are invited to a screening of Gasland 2 Thursday, January 23, 6:30-9:00 PMAt Teatro Circulo64 E 4th Street (between the Bowery and 2nd Ave)New York, NY 10003 The event is free and open to the public. Join us for a screening of Gasland...

Yesterday's court ruling denying NYU the use of parkland for private development is as important as it is exciting. I am thrilled by this great victory for the community and NYU faculty who joined in this effort. The Court's rejection of this attempt...

Many of you may not know this, but I am a huge football fan. While the Giants haven't been doing well this year, I am excited that the next Super Bowl will be hosted in the Giants home stadium in the Meadowlands. While this is cause for celebration, it...

By law, I am precluded from any endorsement of an electoral nature when using state resources. However, I am permitted to inform the public and I believe it's important to remind everyone that there will be six constitutional proposals that will appear...

I am elated that the Supreme Court ruling in United States vs. Windsor found in favor of Edie Windsor, and overturned key parts of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) increasing Federal benefits to married same-sex couples. Edie Windsor is an incredibly...

Albany, NY – Today, Assemblymember Deborah Glick, announced the passage of A8031, legislation that will encourage the long term success of the Hudson River Park. This legislation ensures inappropriate private development will not take place in the...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly district, announced the passage of her bill, A.4327/S.4459, the Speed Camera bill. “Passage of this bill means that we have an extra tool to protect children walking to and from school. This program is...