Albany – Today, September 22, 2021, New York State Senator Sean Ryan and New York State Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre announced that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has agreed to take action as a result of the legislators’...

“Governor Cuomo’s resignation was the right decision for New Yorkers. This moment demands principled, competent leadership and that is exactly what Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will bring to the Executive Mansion. I have had the pleasure...

“Today is a sad day for New York. From the outset of the disturbing allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo, I have maintained how important it is for all such allegations to be taken seriously and investigated accordingly as a proper...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) announced that she attended a roundtable on Thursday, July 22, in Wyandanch with other local and state officials to discuss initiatives to prevent gun violence in Suffolk County.“The gun violence...

Albany, NY – On Wednesday, June 9th, 2021, members of the Legislative Women’s Caucus of New York State elected Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) as Chair for the 2021-22 term. The Caucus is an organization of elected...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) recently announced that four bills she sponsored to improve libraries on Long Island and across the state have passed the Assembly. The legislation includes increased funds for library projects as...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) announced that she passed a legislative package, including several bills she sponsored, cracking down on housing discrimination and promoting fair access statewide.“Every New Yorker has the...

“The warmest months of the year are finally upon us and, for many of us here on Long Island, that means it’s time to hit the open water with family and friends. But before we sail off on new adventures, it’s important that boaters brush...

“As New York’s COVID-19 metrics improve and more New Yorkers get vaccinated, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel of this devastating pandemic. However, it’s important that we review the executive orders put in...

Suffolk County, New York – New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) and Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg (D-West Babylon) are joining forces to host an online forum pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine this Thursday,...

“With today’s verdict comes a deep sense of relief to the loved ones of George Floyd and all those who stand for justice and accountability under the law. George Floyd should still be with us today, and my heartfelt prayers continue to be...

“The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed stark inequities in our country and state, with the rich getting richer while families of lesser means faced an even steeper hill to climb. Across New York, people were left unemployed, struggling financially,...

Albany – Today, April 6, 2021, New York State Senator Sean Ryan and New York State Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre announced that the state budget for FY 2021-2022 includes nearly $130 million in total aid to public libraries across New York...

“From denying access to critical services such as housing, student loans and employment opportunities to revoking a person’s right to vote, draconian drug laws have disproportionately targeted communities of color for decades. That’s...

“We’ve faced unprecedented challenges over the last year and, now more than ever, we must continue funding the vital services and resources that our communities rely on. The Assembly budget proposal makes bold investments in education, child...

New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) and Senator Brian Benjamin (D-Bronx) have announced that they have introduced new legislation (A.2147/S.5119) known as the “Eleonora Legacy Act” which will provide incarcerated...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) announced she is sponsoring legislation to temporarily reduce the number of signatures that candidates must collect for library board of trustees and school board nominating petitions due to the...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) announced that she co-sponsored and helped pass legislation to repeal an anti-loitering statute from the New York penal code, commonly known as the “Walking While Trans” law (A.3355).“Repealing...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) announced that she will attend her first joint budget hearing on education as chair of the Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology. The joint budget hearing will be held virtually...

“I’m honored to have been appointed chair of the Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology. I want to thank Speaker Carl Heastie for the opportunity to further advocate for these critical community institutions and advance legislation...