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 SILO’s original...

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 first...

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...

“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 that...

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...

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...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that a National Day of Prayer service was held in Amityville on the evening of Thursday, May 5. She co-hosted the service with the Rev. Dr. Keith Hayward, president of the Ministerial Alliance of...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced the Assembly passage of a series of bills that will provide better assistance, protection and justice to victims of domestic violence. Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre also put forward a resolution declaring...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that the 2016-17 state budget features several measures that will have a lasting impact on Long Island families. These measures include historic investments in education and infrastructure, funding...

“The MTA provides vital transport links in and around the New York City area and into Long Island. With 2.7 billion people riding on its railroads, buses and subways, MTA ridership is currently at an all-time high.[1] Currently, the LIRR is limited...

“Our community has been ravaged by the heartbreaking cycle of addiction, leaving far too many families to cope with the tragic loss of loved ones. In 2015, Suffolk County tallied more than 100 deaths related to heroin and opioid abuse for the third-straight...

“For over 35 years, February has served as African American History Month. As a nation we celebrate the accomplishments of influential people of color such as Shirley Chisholm, who became the first African American woman elected to Congress,...

“To ensure a brighter future for families living on Long Island, workers must be able to care for a newborn or respond to family emergencies without risking their financial or job security. That’s why I voted for paid family leave legislation,...

“The women’s equality laws that go into effect today demonstrate the commitment New York has to women. These measures increase protections from sexual harassment, help ensure equal pay and prevent retaliation for sharing wage information, prohibit...

“We have made great progress in moving our state forward, but there’s more to be done to help working families on Long Island get ahead. Today, the Governor announced a plan to make New York the first state in the nation to enact a $15 minimum wage...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced her support for the recently proposed LIRR Improvement Program to upgrade and expand Long Island’s public transportation infrastructure. “Our families and businesses rely on the LIRR, but...

“With college tuition skyrocketing to new levels, many graduates are struggling to pay off a substantial debt burden as they begin their professional careers. Last year, I helped pass the ‘Get on Your Feet’ student loan forgiveness program that...

“Earlier this year, I fought to include critical funding for wastewater infrastructure improvements in the state budget. I am excited that the Town of Babylon will receive $1.8 million in state grants, to be used for the consolidation and upgrade of...

“I am thrilled that Long Island has been named a ‘Top Performer’ for the fourth time, and will receive a $98.3 million Regional Economic Development Grant. This funding will help build on the excellent progress we’ve already made and will help...

“This is a proud day for the State of New York, one on which we have demonstrated our continued dedication to ensuring that women have equal opportunity to succeed. As an expectant mother, this is especially poignant for me knowing the laws enacted...