Protecting and preserving our environment is critical to our health and well-being, as well as for the future generations of New York State. Every year the Assembly honors Earth Day by introducing legislation that will assist in safeguarding the environment....

It’s tax time again, but this year is very different for seniors and low-income residents who do not normally file tax returns. I want to remind these individuals that filing a 2007 federal income tax return will qualify them for an economic stimulus...

Es tiempo nuevamente de rendir las contribuciones, pero este año es muy diferente para los residentes de edad avanzada y los de ingresos bajos quienes normalmente no tienen que presentar una planilla contributiva. Quiero recordarles a estas personas...

The Assembly Majority’s budget proposal continues our commitment to education, health care, affordable housing and tax relief for working families. To implement these important programs, the Assembly has proposed a temporary surcharge on people earning...

March marks the 21st annual National Women’s History Month. Throughout the month, the history of American women will be highlighted in schools, workplaces and communities across the country. National Women’s History Month began in 1987 when Congress...

El presupuesto propuesto por la Mayoría en la Asamblea continúa nuestro compromiso con el mejoramiento de la educación, servicios médicos, vivienda accesible y reducciones contributivas para las familias trabajadoras. Para implementar estos importantes...

Each year, we celebrate Memorial Day in recognition of our soldiers who have made countless sacrifices in service to their country, and each of us. As we celebrate what has come to be known as the unofficial beginning of summer, we should all take the...

The Assembly passed a package of gun safety legislation this week that gives law enforcement the necessary tools to track down illegal guns, ban weaponry used to kill police officers and keep guns out of the hands of felons and children. Gun violence...

Como ex detective de la policía, he visto directamente como la vida de personas inocentes es desvastada por el abuso sexual. Es algo que las víctimas no olvidan fácilmente. Pero también he visto como las personas que representan diferentes organizaciones...

As a former police detective, I’ve seen firsthand how the lives of innocent people have been devastated by sexual assault. It is something that a person doesn’t easily forget. But I’ve also seen how people representing various organizations come...