Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: State Budget Extender Ensures Funding for Schools, Vital Programs
Apr 3, 2017
As your representative in Albany, my top priority is to ensure families in our community can access the resources they need and our children can get the quality education they deserve. Today, I voted for a budget extender to fund state government...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Assembly Moves to Raise the Age in One-House Budget Proposal
Mar 16, 2017
Our justice system has failed our children. It treats teenagers like adults, and it simply isnt working. The evidence has shown us time and time again that youth placed in adult facilities are less likely to be rehabilitated, have a greater...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Assembly Budget Proposal Increases Education Aid by $1.8 Billion and Helps Make College Affordable
Mar 16, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced she helped pass the state Assemblys 2017-18 one-house budget proposal, which increases education aid by $1.8 billion to ensure students get the best education possible and expands access to...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Assembly Budget Creates Jobs, Moves Long Island Forward
Mar 15, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that the Assemblys 2017-18 state budget proposal includes tax cuts for small businesses as well as investments in job creation and economic development initiatives.
Its important...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Honors Local Women of Distinction
Mar 6, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) honored local, remarkable women on Friday, March 3, at her third annual Women of Distinction Awards ceremony in Amityville. The Women of Distinction Awards, held in conjunction with Womens History Month,...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Passes Legislation to Fix STAR Program
Mar 1, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored to reform the states School Tax Relief (STAR) program and streamline the process for homeowners (A.5969).
Long Island families pay some...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Seeks Nominations for Women of Distinction Awards
Feb 15, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced she is accepting nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction Awards in honor of Womens History Month.
Womens History Month is a time to reflect on the progress women have...
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre: We Must Protect Our Children from Sex Offenders
Feb 14, 2017
As a legislator and a mother, keeping our kids safe is always a top priority for me. Our states sex offender registry exists to protect our safety, and updating the current laws is an important and necessary step to keep New Yorkers informed...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Standing Up for Immigrants is the Right Thing To Do
Feb 6, 2017
When I became a legislator, I promised to fight for all New Yorkers. No matter who you are or where youre from, you deserve a fair and honest shot to make a good life for yourself. Thats why, today, I helped pass a legislative package...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Stronger Ethics Measures Make Government More Accountable
Jan 30, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced she voted for reforms to make state government more accountable to New Yorkers. The first measure strips taxpayer-funded pensions from public officers convicted of corruption (A.1749). The second...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Pushes for Expanded Millionaires Tax
Jan 26, 2017
New York States tax code places an unfair burden on low-income and middle-class families that simply isnt sustainable, especially here on Long Island where the cost of living is so high. Its time the wealthy paid their fair share....
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Votes to Strengthen and Protect Womens Reproductive Rights
Jan 17, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the passage of two critical pieces of legislation that will strengthen and defend womens reproductive freedom. The measures would affirm the right to an abortion in New York State (A.1748)...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre is Fighting for Critical Funding to Improve Our Communities
Jan 9, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she is working to secure grants totaling $670,000 to complete infrastructure projects throughout the town of Babylon.
This funding is critical to help rebuild and beautify our neighborhoods...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Applauds Proposal to Provide Free College Tuition to Thousands of New York Students
Jan 4, 2017
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide free college tuition to thousands of middle- and low- income students here on Long Island and across the state. Affordable tuition is something that Ive been fighting to pass New...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierres Bill Expanding Access to Independent Living Services for Suffolk Residents Passes Assembly
Jun 14, 2016
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced a bill she authored permitting the Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) to operate service centers throughout the county has passed the Assembly (A.9950). The bill amends SILOs original...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierres Legislation to Support Local Fire Districts Passes Assembly
Jun 14, 2016
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the Assembly passed legislation she authored to benefit fire districts by raising the dollar-value threshold for used items the district is authorized to sell (A.10355).
We rely on our...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Bridge to be Renamed in Honor of U.S. Marine Tony Casamento
Jun 9, 2016
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that her bill to designate a bridge in the town of Babylon as Corporal Tony Casamento Memorial Bridge has passed the Assembly (A.8152-B). The bridge is located on county Route 28 at exit 34 on the...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Lets Honor Our Brave Heroes on Memorial Day
May 27, 2016
Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country. They put their lives on the line for us all, and on this day we stand in solidarity as a nation to thank them in spirit and ensure...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre and Presiding Officer Legislator Gregory Celebrate Haitian Flag Day with Local Community Members
May 20, 2016
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) held her second annual Haitian Flag Day celebration on Thursday, May 19th. She was joined by Suffolk County Presiding Officer Legislator DuWayne Gregory and over 200 members of the local community. The event...
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierres Bill Provides Banking Opportunities for Underserved Communities
May 11, 2016
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced a bill she authored to extend a program that expands banking services to underserved areas across New York State passed the Assembly (A.9480). The bill extends the Banking Development District Program...