New York State Assembly

Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, over her tenure in the Assembly, has been a force for good for the Southern Tier, for New York’s farmers and for families across the state. In her more than two decades here in the People’s House, Donna has been a dedicated...

January 7, 2026Assembly Chamber_____________________________________[as prepared for delivery] Good morning members, staff and guests. I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year and thank you for joining us here in the People’s...

I would like to extend my congratulations to Zohran Mamdani as he begins his service as mayor of New York City. Zohran is a dedicated advocate and trailblazer who will continue to break barriers and deliver change for New Yorkers.  The Assembly has long...

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie alongside a New York delegation of elected officials hosted a humanitarian mission trip to Jamaica following the landfall of the devastating category five Hurricane Melissa. The historic storm was record breaking, becoming...

Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that he is immediately implementing sanctions recommended by the bipartisan Assembly Ethics and Guidance Committee concerning the conduct of Assemblymember Edward Gibbs. The Ethics Committee found that Assemblymember...

The New York State Legislature today released the 2026 legislative calendar. The calendar can be found here.

Today’s ruling that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits must be distributed as soon as possible is a breath of relief for so many New York families and for families across this country. These benefits are funded by our hard-earned...

Deborah Glick has been a strong voice for her constituents in her Manhattan Assembly District and for all of New York. She has dedicated her life and her career to protecting the rights of all New Yorkers and her record of legislative accomplishments...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his statewide tour today with Assemblymember Anna Kelles, visiting the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) and announcing $13 million to renovate and construct a year-round enclosure for the Alex Haley Municipal Pool....

The Trump administration’s never-ending quest to pervert our justice system continues. When career prosecutors declined to pursue charges against N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, President Trump turned to his loyal aid serving as U.S. attorney...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his statewide tour today with Assemblymember Noah Burroughs, visiting the former Harry D. Daniels Elementary School. They met with school and local officials to learn about the needs of the community and potential uses for...

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Didi Barrett today visited Dutchess Community College (DCC) to learn about the achievements the college has made in reducing housing and food insecurity for students. “I was proud to see that DCC goes above and...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Demond Meeks, returning to Baden Street Settlement of Rochester and visiting Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls. Both these organizations provide a variety of vital resources...

Losing the Essential Plan is a devastating blow to hard working New Yorkers brought on due to the draconian measures implemented by the federal government in their Big Terrible Bill. Representatives Elise Stefanik, Mike Lawler, Nick LaLota, Nicole Malliotakis,...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Patrick Burke at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica, announcing $1.2 million to aid in the restoration of the building’s dome. “One of the great parts...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today, touring the Hamburg Youth & Recreation Center with Assemblymember Jonathan D. Rivera and announcing $1.4 million to modernize the facilities. “It’s vital that our communities have spaces...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Bill Conrad, visiting the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, a museum and amusement park dedicated to preserving and teaching visitors the science and art of carousels....

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Erie County, visiting the Amherst Center for Senior Services with Assemblymember Karen McMahon and announcing $250,000 for the senior center. The facility is an important resource for seniors,...

Speaker Heastie today announced the following leadership appointments: Deputy Majority Leader Charles D. Fall Assistant Majority Leader Jen Lunsford Vice Chair, Majority Steering Judy Griffin Chair, Local Governments Michaelle...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Orange County with Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay, announcing $3.3 million in state funding to revitalize the Kleiner Center, making it a destination for the arts and community programming...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Johnson City with Assemblymember Donna Lupardo. They visited the West Family Branch YMCA to announce a $1.2 million grant to fully renovate the branch’s pool to improve activities that...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour, visiting the Saratoga Polo School and attending a polo lesson with Assemblymember Carrie Woerner. “One of the great parts of my annual tour is getting to experience first hand what different...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual tour in Albany where he visited the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute with Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero announcing $1 million to renovate and update the facility. “The Frank Chapman Memorial Institute...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Phil Steck to visit Woodlawn Park in Schenectady, announcing a total of $500,000 in funding to renovate and update the park’s community building and amenities. “I want...

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Aron Wieder, visiting the Community Outreach Center and the Martin Luther King Center, and meeting with rabbis of Kaiser Village and New Square. “I want to thank Assemblymember...

Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay at the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless today, announcing $1 million to support the federation’s capital project goals as they look to improve their ability to provide food and shelter...

Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara today at the Schenectady Light Opera Company (SLOC) to tour the facility, announcing $2.5 million to help support the company’s efforts to make the theatre experience more accommodating...

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Jen Lunsford today visited the Buffalo Bills for training camp at St. John Fisher University to discuss the impact hosting training camp has on the Rochester community. “For over 20 years, the Buffalo Bills have...

Speaker Carl Heastie today visited Abilities First and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, organizations that provide vital resources for families, at the Straus Family Pavilion with Assemblymember Chris Eachus on the next leg of his annual statewide...

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Riverhead with Assemblymember Tommy John Schiavoni, visiting the future site of the Long Island Head Start (LIHS) Riverside Head Start Center. Together they announced $2.25 million to build...

Queens, NY – Today, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris and other Queens elected officials announced $8.5 million in capital funding from New York State for the Queens Museum. This investment includes funding for the...

Speaker Carl Heastie today joined Assemblymember Vivian E. Cook in Rochdale Village in Queens to announce $5 million in funding to help the housing cooperative avoid raising rent on residents by 57 percent. “The COVID-19 pandemic had long lasting and...