Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Passes Bills to Protect Womens Reproductive Rights
Jan 22, 2019
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she helped pass a legislative package to strengthen womens reproductive rights, require insurers cover contraception without co-pays or restrictions and better protect New Yorkers from...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Champions Election Reform to Ensure Long Islanders Voices are Heard
Jan 15, 2019
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she helped pass several measures to make voting more accessible, modernize New Yorks registration process and limit the influence of special interests in political campaigns.Voting...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Recognizes International Pageant Winner
Aug 29, 2018
New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Lindenhurst) recently met with 10-year-old Adrianna Aloni to congratulate her on winning her first international beauty pageant title. Adrianna, of Lindenhurst, recently achieved the title of International...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre to Host Annual Fitness Event this Saturday
Aug 22, 2018
New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Lindenhurst) has announced that her annual Sweaty Summer Saturday fitness program will be held this Saturday, August 25th from 10AM-12PM at Herman Griem Park in Wheatley Heights. This years...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierres Bill Providing Tax Relief for Superstorm Sandy Victims Becomes Law
Aug 1, 2018
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that legislation she introduced to extend the deadline for tax exemption applications for Superstorm Sandy victims from March 2018 to March 2020 was signed into law (Ch.130 of 2018). The measure...
Jean-Pierre to Sponsor Lemonade Stand to Raise Awareness for Migrant Families
Jul 27, 2018
On Saturday, July 28th, 2018, New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre will partner with Lawyer Moms of America in hosting Kids Take a Stand, a nationwide lemonade stand initiative to raise awareness for migrant children who are still...
Jean-Pierres 3rd Annual Hoops for Hunger to be Held this Saturday
Jul 27, 2018
On Saturday, July 28th, New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Lindenhurst) will be holding her third annual Hoops for Hunger basketball tournament at Lindenhurst Senior High School. Hoops for Hunger is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament...
PhRMA and Assembly Member Jean-Pierre Announce Patient Courage Award
Jun 29, 2018
New York State Assembly Member Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) and Laura Perloff, Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Alliances of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), presented Wyandanch resident Alexis Portwine with...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Recognizes Local Advocates in Albany
Jun 28, 2018
New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) recently recognized Donna Cioffi and Linda Bonanno of First Company Pink for their dedicated efforts on the frontline of breast cancer education and prevention. Donna and Linda were introduced...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierres Boating Safety Legislation Passes Assembly
Jun 20, 2018
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that legislation she introduced, known as Briannas Law, which requires that all individuals who operate mechanically propelled boats or other aquatic vessels receive adequate training in boater...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Statement on Tuesdays Amityville School Bus Crash
Jun 12, 2018
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the five Amityville schoolchildren injured in todays bus accident, as well as the driver and aide who also suffered injuries. As we pray for speedy recoveries for everyone involved, I have spoken with...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierres Bills Provide Tax Relief to Homeowners Affected by Superstorm Sandy
Jun 7, 2018
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced Assembly passage of two pieces of legislation she authored to provide tax relief to victims of Superstorm Sandy. Both bills are sponsored by Senator Phil Boyle (R-Bay Shore) in the Senate.
After...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Assembly Legislation Strengthens Protections for New Yorkers with Disabilities
May 30, 2018
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she helped pass a series of bills to help protect New Yorkers with disabilities from discrimination and expand access to critical resources and improve accessibility. The legislation was passed...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierres Legislation Would Help Identify Opioids in Fatal Overdoses
May 22, 2018
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that legislation she introduced to require death certificates to specify the type of opioid that caused a fatal overdose passed the Assembly (A.8870-A). This will provide health officials with more...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Passes Legislation Giving Control of Teacher Evaluations Back to Local School Districts
May 2, 2018
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she helped pass legislation decoupling teacher evaluations from standardized testing and returning control to local school districts (A.10475).
Encouraging teachers to have students...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Child Victims Act Gives Survivors More Time to Seek Justice
May 1, 2018
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she helped pass legislation to make it easier for victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring charges against their abuser (A.5885-A). The measure, known as the Child Victims Act, extends the...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: We Must Act Now to Preserve Our Planet for Future Generations
Apr 25, 2018
Each year, Earth Day reminds us that we have a responsibility to safeguard our states natural beauty for future generations to enjoy. We simply cant take clean air and water for granted we must do our part to protect these precious...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Crime Victims Deserve Justice, Support
Apr 24, 2018
Its hard to imagine the pain that victims of crime can face particularly sex crimes. Whether its severe physical, emotional or psychological trauma, they deserve compassion and protection. Thats why I helped pass the Assemblys...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Sponsors Field Trip for Amityville Students
Apr 19, 2018
New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) recently sponsored a class trip to the corporate headquarters of Canon USA Inc. in Melville for more than 30 Amityville High School photography students. The trip featured a corporate overview...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Pay Gap Hinders Our Economic Future
Apr 18, 2018
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she helped pass a series of bills targeting wage inequality and gender discrimination to help ensure women earn equal pay for equal work. The Assembly package includes a resolution recognizing...