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Seawright appointed to Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
Seawright (right) with her daughter Haley (left) in Assembly Chambers.
Seawright dropping off toys at the Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center with La Keesha Taylor and her children and Saundra Coleman.
Seawright touring the center with NYCC Medical Director Dr. Katherine Teets Grimm.
Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and Assembly Member Seawright help wrap the toys donated by neighbors.
On Thursday, the Upper East Side welcomed a new Urban Outreach Center location dedicated to feeding and caring for the neighborhood’s residents most in need.
Rebecca speaks to an East Side Middle School student reporter about the new Urban Outreach Center.
Cutting the ribbon on a new community pantry.
In Case You Missed It: Applying for College in the COVID19 Era.
In Case You Missed It: Mental Health Town Hall Tuesday
Roosevelt Islander blogger Rick O'Connor, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Howard Polivy.
RIOC President and CEO Shelton Haynes, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Senator Jose Serrano, Retiring Roosevelt Island Residents Association President Lynne Strong-Shinozaki (dressed in colonial attire), Council Member Ben Kallos, Former Council Member Jessica Lappin, and Roosevelt Island Historical Society President Judith Berdy cut the ribbon on the newly restored Blackwell House.
In Case You Missed It: Roosevelt Island Town Hall Tuesday
Thank you to Howard Teich, pictured above, with Assembly Member Seawright who serves as the Co-Chair of the WWI Committee for his dedication to our community and veterans.
Assembly Member Seawright speaks at the event to honor the women who lost their lives serving in World War One.
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright today presented a New York State Assembly grant in the amount of $500,000 for technology upgrades and renovations. Working with Principal Doreen Esposito, Seawright allocated funding for the needs of the Manhattan New School to have new technology, bottle filling stations, and bathroom renovations.
"Our fight for the right of women is a fight for equity, for opportunity, for human rights for all!" said Assembly Member Seawright.
On the 100th anniversary of a women's right to vote, Dr. Shirley Zussman, a 106-year-old daughter of the Suffragette Movement, recalled growing up in a family where political conversations were the norm.
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): This week's Tuesday Town Hall featured community nonprofit leaders Maggy Siegel Executive Director of Asphalt Green, Gregory Morris President and Executive Director of the Isaacs Center, Warren B. Scharf Executive Director of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Deborah Maher President of Randall's Island Park Alliance, and Bill Dionne Executive Director of the Carter Burden Network.
Michael Arena picks up some no-cost face coverings and hand sanitizer.
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): This Week's Tuesday Town Hall: Homelessness and Eviction Prevention
Seawright co-sponsors Schools Reopening Town Hall with Manhattan Community Board 8 and Council Member Keith Powers.
Seawright discusses new rent relief for tenants with a constituent at the PPE giveaway.
Constituent Liaison Madison Thomas and Assembly Member Seawright hand out no-cost hand sanitizer and face coverings at the district office. The next giveaway is Thursday, July 30 from 12:00-2:00pm.
Constituent Liaison Madison Thomas and Assembly Member Seawright hand out no-cost hand sanitizer and face coverings at the district office. The next giveaway is Thursday, July 30 from 12:00-2:00pm.
Seawright’s community office distributed over 3,000 face coverings and hand sanitizers to date at no-cost to constituents.
Seawright joins Southpoint Park Project Walkthrough to encourage resident feedback.
Seawright discusses the Cat Sanctuary with Wildlife Freedom Foundation's Rossana Ceruzzi.
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright.
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): This week's Tuesday Town Hall: A Roosevelt Island Community Forum
On Thursday, July 9th Assembly Member Seawright handed out face coverings and hand sanitizer at the community office.
On Thursday, July 9th Assembly Member Seawright handed out face coverings and hand sanitizer at the community office.
On Thursday, July 9th Assembly Member Seawright handed out face coverings and hand sanitizer at the community office.
Assembly Member Seawright worked with All Souls Unitarian Church Monday Night Hospitality Director George Collins and volunteer Faith Fraser to provide hand sanitizer, masks and meals to the volunteers and guests.
Assembly Member Seawright worked with All Souls Unitarian Church Monday Night Hospitality Director George Collins and volunteer Faith Fraser to provide hand sanitizer, masks and meals to the volunteers and guests.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Healthy Terminals Act
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Public Hearing On Government Response to COVID 19 Impact on Small Business
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Recognizing the Historic Treatment of LGBT People
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Women's Business Council Introduction
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Education Commissioner Testifies During Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
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Mulgrew Testifies During Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
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2020 Joint Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
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Local Child Service Advocates Visit Assembly
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Rehabilitation Advocates Visit the Assembly
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Students with Disabilities Advocacy Day Press Conference
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Public Hearing on MTA 2020-2024 Capital Program (1)
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Seawright Advocates for Adoptees Birth Certificate Rights
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Seawright Fights to Strengthen Tenants Rights
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Assemblymember Seawright Discusses Sexual Harassment
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Seawright Gives an Update on Legislation She's Working On In Assembly
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Seawright Fights for Transparency in Elections
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Seawright Fights to Keep Students Safe on Their Way to School
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Seawright Fights to Ensure School Zones are Safe
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Seawright Discusses the Importance of the Reproductive Health Act
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Rebecca Seawright's Comments at the Riders Alliance Press Conference in Albany
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Special Guest Introduction
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Reproductive Health Act
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Self-Governance on Roosevelt Island
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Equality Bill
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GENDA Legislation
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Pay Equity Legislation
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Seawright Supports Women's Rights
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Seawright Ensures Seniors Kept Abreast of Verizon's Changes
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First Year in the Assembly
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Deterring Consumer Frauds and Scams
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Assembly Passes Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act
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Assembly Passes New York Health Act
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Studying the Impact of the Proposed Waste Transfer Station
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Welcome to the Assembly