Press Releases

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Basketball Tournament Helps Fight Against Hunger

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This past Saturday, Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) held her 2nd annual Hoops for Hunger event, a basketball tournament to raise awareness and collect food donations for the United Veterans Beacon House in the Town of Babylon. Hundreds of participants...

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Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Neighbors Coming Together Event a Huge Success

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) highlighted the success of her recent Neighbors Coming Together event, which brought members of our community of all faiths together for a day of unity. “Regardless of our different backgrounds and faiths, it...

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Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre’s Legislation Helps Superstorm Sandy Victims

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that legislation she introduced to provide income tax relief to people who were forced to withdraw funds from certain retirement accounts to repair their homes from Superstorm Sandy has passed the...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Passes Legislation Protecting Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse

“As a mother, there is nothing I wouldn’t do to protect my daughter, and as an elected official, it is my job to help protect each and every child in our community. That’s why I passed legislation that would give a stronger voice to victims of childhood...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Copiague Library Receives Funding for Upgrades

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that the Copiague Memorial Public Library has been awarded a New York State library grant to help complete much-needed renovations, including upgrading the restrooms to comply with the Americans...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Celebrates Culture and Heritage on Haitian Flag Day

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) held her third annual Haitian Flag Day celebration with Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory and over 100 members of the local community on Thursday, May 25. The event featured live...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Introduces Legislation Expanding Early Breast Cancer Detection

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she has introduced legislation to help combat breast cancer by promoting early detection and intervention (A.6731-A). “Far too many women battle breast cancer each and every day, courageously...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Secures Vital Funding To Help Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe

Assemblywoman Jean Pierre (D-Babylon) announced she helped secure vital funding in the 2017-18 state budget to help prevent crime and gun violence in Suffolk communities, as well as put our young people on the right path. “As a community, we have...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Recognizes National Library Week

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that April 9-15 is National Library Week and is encouraging residents to take advantage of all Long Island libraries have to offer. “Our libraries are at the core of our communities,” Jean-Pierre...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: State Budget Invests in Long Island

“Today, I helped pass the 2017-18 state budget. While it has taken longer than expected, the results ensure that Long Island can continue moving forward through investments in education, criminal justice reforms and vital funding for water infrastructure....

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Passes Pay Equity Legislation in Fight for Full Women’s Equality

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she passed a series of measures to help ensure women earn equal pay for equal work. The legislation coincides with Equal Pay Day, April 4, which marks how far into the year women have to work...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: State Budget Extender Ensures Funding for Schools, Vital Programs

“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 while...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Assembly Moves to ‘Raise the Age’ in One-House Budget Proposal

“Our justice system has failed our children. It treats teenagers like adults, and it simply isn’t 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 chance...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Assembly Budget Proposal Increases Education Aid by $1.8 Billion and Helps Make College Affordable

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced she helped pass the state Assembly’s 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 higher...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: Assembly Budget Creates Jobs, Moves Long Island Forward

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that the Assembly’s 2017-18 state budget proposal includes tax cuts for small businesses as well as investments in job creation and economic development initiatives. “It’s important...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Honors Local Women of Distinction

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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 Women’s History Month,...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Passes Legislation to Fix STAR Program

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored to reform the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program and streamline the process for homeowners (A.5969). “Long Island families pay some of...