Assemblymembers Demand NY HEAT Act in the Budget
Mar 28, 2025
Albany, NY – On Thursday, Assemblymembers Simon, Gallagher, González-Rojas, Levenberg, Stirpe, Tapia, Burdick, Rosenthal and Shrestha rallied at the Capitol to urge their colleagues to put the NY HEAT Act (A4870) in the final budget. Every utility...
Statement from Assemblymember Simon Requesting NYS Comptroller Divest from Tesla
Mar 20, 2025
Albany, NY –Today, 27 Assemblymembers sent a letter, linked here, to NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli requesting the divestment of Tesla shares owned by the New York State pension fund. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon released the following statement: “Tesla’s...
Statement from Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon on Governor's Actions Related to Con Ed Rate Hike Proposal
Feb 11, 2025
Albany – Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, sponsors of the NY HEAT Act, released the following statement today regarding the announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul that she has sent a letter to Public Service Commission Chair...
Elected Officials & Community Activists Rally to Stop the Eviction of Senior Citizen Who is the Victim of Deed Theft
Jan 15, 2025
Brooklyn, NY – NYS Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, NYS Senator Jabari Brisport, Council Member Shahana Hanif, and Ray Cortez along with his family and neighbors, rallied today to urge an end to the eviction proceedings against Mr. Cortez and an investigation...
State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon on Governor Hochul's Veto of Their Local Input for Community Healthcare Act
Dec 16, 2024
(New York, NY) -Today, State Senator Gustavo Rivera (SD-33) and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (AD-52) released a statement after Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed their Local Input for Community Healthcare Act (S.8843A/A.1633) last Friday, December 13. This...
AM Simon, State Legislators, Health Care Advocates, Unions, and Local Community Activists Urged Governor Hochul to Sign the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act
Dec 9, 2024
Albany, NY – NY State Assemblymembers Jo Anne Simon, Brian Cunningham, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Jessica González-Rojas, Schenectady County Legislator Michelle Ostrelich, health care advocates, NYSNA, UUP, labor and local community activists urged...
AM Simon’s Testimony on NYS Dyslexia Task Force
Nov 12, 2024
Good evening. Thank you for the opportunity to testify before the Dyslexia Task Force this evening. I want to thank Commissioner Rosa, NYSED staff and the members of the Task Force for your work on this issue. I was proud to co-sponsor the legislation...
Statement on Historic NY State Action Plan: The Path Forward to Transform Literacy Instruction
Nov 12, 2024
Albany, NY – Today,the Literacy Academy Collective and the New York State Education Department released the NYS Action Plan: The Path Forward, to improve literacy instruction. The Action Plan is a coordinated effort between key institutions and education...
Statement from Assemblymember Simon on Governor’s Decision to Indefinitely Delay Congestion Pricing
Jun 7, 2024
I strongly oppose the Governor's sudden backtracking & derailment of congestion pricing. I’ll vote against any plans that direct funds from other areas. I’ve advocated for congestion pricing for almost 20yrs, first as a community activist. I proudly...
