Governor Cuomo has signed bill A5137/S6452 into law, which will allow for additional property tax exemptions for residential real property when an improvement has been made to enhance accessibility for a physically disabled homeowner. The bill, sponsored...

Legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and Senator David Carlucci that allows voters the option to provide their email address when registering to vote was signed into law today by Governor Cuomo. The bill, A.1565/S.1718, makes it easier...

Assemblymembers representing Westchester and Rockland Counties gathered today with representatives from the New York State Assessors' Association to call on Governor Cuomo to stop making further changes to the STAR and Enhanced STAR programs in the...

Two bills that promise to reform the Opportunity to Ballot Petition process in New York State elections were recently signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Bill A6714/S5475, sponsored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef (Westchester, Putnam) and Senator...

Bill A.8100/S.652, sponsored by New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and Senator Joe Robach, will be going into effect on November 1, 2019. This law requires that children under two years of age be restrained in a rear-facing car seat in most instances....

In the latest episode of her TV show “Dear Sandy,” Assemblywoman Sandy Galef interviews local Storyteller Jonathan Kruk, a Cold Spring resident who performs throughout the community.The episode begins with a clip of one of Kruk’s performances,...

On the newest edition of “Speak Out,” Assemblywoman Sandy Galef is joined by Leslie Gordon, President and CEO of Feeding Westchester, to discuss the critically important role Feeding Westchester plays in the county. The Assemblywoman visited...

This Saturday, October 19th, 2019 New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef held an event at the Ossining Historical Society to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of women’s right to vote being passed by Congress. She was joined by men and women...

In the latest episode of her TV show “Dear Sandy,” Assemblywoman Sandy Galef interviews Judith Factor, the Executive Director of Friends of Karen. In this episode, the two discuss the work Friends of Karen does as a network dedicated to helping...

On Saturday, October 19th, 1:00 pm outside the Ossining Historical Society, New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef is hosting a reading of the Declaration of Sentiments. Rain date for the event is Sunday, October 20th at 1:00 pm. The event is free;...

On the newest edition of “Speak Out,” Assemblywoman Sandy Galef is joined by mother and daughter pair Antoinette Klatzky and Sheila Klatzky from the Westchester Women’s Agenda. Antoinette currently serves as co-chair of the organization....

Assemblywoman Sandy Galef’s bill, A6571A/S5828A, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Sue Serino, was signed into law on Friday, September 13th. The bill adds Drew Lake in the Town of Kent to the definition of an inland waterway. This designation will...

To the Editor, The New York “Medical Aid in Dying Act,” A2694/S3947, presents New York with an opportunity to join other states in helping to prevent the prolonging of suffering for terminally ill patients. My hope is that drawing...

Ossining, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef’s office has announced upcoming internship openings for the 2019-2020 school year. These unpaid internship opportunities are open to high school and college students who are looking to...

To The Editor,As we take time to relax and enjoy the summer, I think it is important for us to take a moment to think about people who may not be so lucky. In particular, I want to raise awareness of the critical need for organ donations in our state....

Assemblywoman Sandy Galef announces that her 2019 Senior Forum will be held on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019, from 9 am- 12 noon at the Cortlandt Town Hall, located at 1 Heady Street in Cortlandt Manor. The morning will begin with a light breakfast provided...

To The Editor,I want to make all homeowners who receive STAR tax benefits aware of some important changes to the program going into effect this year. While the amount homeowners save may not change, how they see their savings might.The STAR tax credit...

Peekskill, NY – Assemblywoman Galef joined Senator Pete Harckham, 40th Senate District, yesterday to announce two important bills to help protect the workers employed by Indian Point and the surrounding communities that will be impacted by the closure.The...

Ossining – Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, a representative from Senator David Carlucci’s office, local leaders, U.S. Power Squadrons, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary held a press conference on Saturday during a Boating Safety course in order to highlight...

Ossining – Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, Senator David Carlucci, and advocates held a press conference on the Thursday, ahead of Mother’s Day, to call on the Governor to sign and codify Dream’s Law (A.212/S.474). The bill ensures patients...