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Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha raises her hand during her inauguration in the state Assembly chamber in Albany on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.
Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha, center, State Senator Michelle Hinchey, left, and other State lawmakers stand in Albany in support of a measure to provide free meals to school children on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.
Longtime activist and Rosendale resident Penny Coleman conducting the swearing-in of Sarahana Shrestha (Brittany Barnard)
Swearing-in Ceremony of Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha at the Ulster County Courthouse (Brittany Barnard)
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Shrestha Urges Passage of the New York Health Act
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Sherestha Urges Passage of the NY HEAT Act
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Assembly Budget Proposal for 2025-2026
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NYSERDA President Testifies During Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation and Energy
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NYSERDA and Dept. of Public Service Officials Testify During Hearing on NYSERDA’s Spending and Program Effectiveness
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Public Hearing on NYSERDA’s Spending and Program Effectiveness
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"Sojourner Truth Day" Bill Passes in the Assembly
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Shrestha Calls on EPA to Finish Hudson River Cleanup
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Advocates Testify During Budget Hearing on Agriculture, Environmental Conservation and Energy
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NYSERDA President Testifies During Budget Hearing on Agriculture, Environmental Conservation and Energy
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NYS Energy Officials Testify During Budget Hearing on Agriculture, Environmental Conservation and Energy
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Holding Utilities Accountable for Late Billing
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Commemorating the Observance of the 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in NY
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Shrestha Urges Passage of the No Slavery in NY Act
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Assembly Passes Revenue Bill for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
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Shrestha Speaks Out Against Inequities in Budget Bill
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Immigrants Right to Legal Counsel in Court Proceeding
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Changing the Model Contract with Managed Care Providers
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Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation, Agriculture and Energy
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Sarahana Questions PSC Chair on Central Hudson Billing During Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation, Agriculture and Energy
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Right to Refuse Work While in Prison
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Raise the Wage Rally
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Welcome to the Assembly